The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 is this September, and while host nation Germany is guaranteed a spot, 11 other countries are vying for a chance to compete in the international tournament. This week, 24 nations will compete in 60 qualifying games held around the world to determine who will make it to the competition. This year, Team USA is a who’s who of young talent, with Paige Bueckers, Aliyah Boston, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, and Angel Reese all expected to play. Caitlin Clark, who spent most of the last WNBA season sidelined with injuries, is also expected to make her comeback at this week’s qualifiers.
Every game of the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers will be available to stream in the U.S. with Courtside 1891, which you can subscribe to through DAZN, and you can also tune in to Team USA’s games on truTV and TNT, which will also stream on HBO Max and platforms like DirecTV.
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Here’s what to know about how to catch every Team USA game at this year’s World Cup qualifiers.
How to watch the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifiers:
Dates: March 11-17
Channels: TNT, truTV
Streaming: Courtside 1891 via DAZN, HBO Max, DirecTV
When are Team USA’s games at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifiers?
Team USA will play four round-robin games in San Juan Puerto Rico from March 11-17.
Who does the the U.S. play at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifiers?
Team USA, Puerto Rico, Spain, Italy, Senegal and New Zealand are all in the same pool during this week’s round robin tournament.
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How to watch the 2026 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
In the U.S., every game of the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifiers will stream on Courtside 1891, FIBA’s (the International Basketball Federation) exclusive streaming platform, available through DAZN.
Where to watch the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifiers:
This year’s FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifiers will be available in the U.S. on FIBA’s exclusive streaming platform, Courtside 1891, which is available through DAZN.
For $9.99/month, you can get access to every game of the World Cup Qualifiers tournament live and on-demand after they conclude and cancel at any time, or you can sign up for an annual subscription for $29.99 to get more bang for your buck.
With an HBO Max subscription, you can watch hits including Industry, The Pitt, and films like The Conjuring: Last Rites and loads of live sports, including every Team USA game at the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.
An ad-supported HBO Max basic plan runs $10.99/month or $109.99/year, a standard plan costs $18.49/month or $184.99/year, and a premium plan comes in at a hefty $22.99/month or $229.99/year. Both the standard and premium plans are ad-free, but with premium, you can stream on up to 4 devices and enjoy 4K Ultra HD video quality and Dolby Atmos immersive audio.
Team USA FIBA Women’s FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 game schedule:
All times Eastern
Sunday, March 15
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USA vs. New Zealand, 2 p.m. (truTV, HBO Max, Courtside 1891)
Tuesday, March 17
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USA vs. Spain, 5 p.m. (TNT, HBO Max, Courtside 1891)
Who else is playing in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026?
There are 24 teams competing in the 2026 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. During the group stage, they’ll be divided into four groups of six and play in the cities listed below.
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Wuhan, China
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Lyon-Villeurbanne, France
Istanbul, Turkey
When is the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026?
The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup will be held in Germany this year from Sept. 4-13, 2026.
