The U.S. women’s basketball team is one step closer to an eighth consecutive gold medal.
After securing an 88-74 victory over Nigeria in the quarterfinals, Team USA will next face Australia in the semifinals with a spot in the gold medal game on the line. In the win over Nigeria, A’ja Wilson led Team USA with 20 points and 11 rebounds, and Jackie Young added 15 points in her first start at these Olympic Games.
Australia beat Serbia, 85-67, in the quarterfinals, led by Alanna Smith with 22 points and 13 rebounds. With New York Liberty coach Sandy Brondello at the helm, the Opals are looking for their first Olympic medal since taking bronze in 2012.
Here is everything you need to know about Team USA vs. Australia, including TV and streaming options for Friday’s semifinal matchup.
What channel is USA vs. Australia women’s basketball on today?
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Fubo, Peacock
The Olympic semifinal game between Team USA and Australia will air nationally on NBC. For those without a cable or satellite package, the game can be streamed on Peacock and Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.
What time is USA vs. Australia women’s basketball today?
- Date: Friday, Aug. 9
- Time: 11:30 a.m. ET
Team USA vs. Australia is scheduled to start at 11:30 a.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 9. The semifinal matchup will be played at Bercy Arena in Paris.
Team USA women’s basketball schedule at 2024 Olympics
Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
July 29 | USA 102, Japan 76 | — | — |
Aug. 1 | USA 87, Belgium 74 | — | — |
Aug. 4 | USA 87, Germany 68 | — | — |
Aug. 7 | USA 88, Nigeria 74 | — | — |
Aug. 9 | USA vs. Australia | 11:30 a.m. | NBC, Fubo |
USA Olympic women’s basketball roster
Player | Team |
Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx |
Kahleah Copper | Phoenix Mercury |
Chelsea Gray | Las Vegas Aces |
Brittney Griner | Phoenix Mercury |
Sabrina Ionescu | New York Liberty |
Jewell Loyd | Seattle Storm |
Kelsey Plum | Las Vegas Aces |
Breanna Stewart | New York Liberty |
Diana Taurasi | Phoenix Mercury |
Alyssa Thomas | Connecticut Sun |
A’ja Wilson | Las Vegas Aces |
Jackie Young | Las Vegas Aces |
USA Olympic women’s basketball coaching staff
Coach | Team |
Cheryl Reeve | Minnesota Lynx |
Mike Thibault | Washington Mystics |
Kara Lawson | Duke University |
Joni Taylor | Texas A&M |