U.S. women’s basketball vs. Japan today: Time, TV, streaming info

The U.S. women’s basketball team begins their quest for an eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal on Monday.

Led by stars like Brittney Griner, A’Ja Wilson, and Breanna Stewart, the USA team will face Japan in the opening game of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The United States has a dominant record of 72-3 and has won seven straight gold medals.

The last time the U.S. team lost at the Olympics was in 1992.

Players like Diana Taurasi, Sabrina Ionescu, and Kelsey Plum will feature in the team, with some newcomers making their five-on-five debut. However, notable absence includes Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 draft pick from Indiana Fever.

As the WNBA season reaches its halfway point, the players are expected to be in top form for the 2024 Olympics, showcasing their skills and dominance.

For detailed information on how to watch the U.S. Women’s National Team in the 2024 Paris Olympics against Japan, including start time, TV channel, streaming options, and starting lineup, read on:

MORE: Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics live with Fubo (free trial)

What channel is the U.S. Women’s Basketball Team vs. Japan today?

TV channel: USA Network | Universo Streaming: NBCOlympics.com, NBC app, NBC Olympic app, Peacock, Fubo (free trial)

USA Network will broadcast the USA Women’s Basketball team’s game against Japan in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The game will also be available in Spanish on Universo.

You can watch the game on Peacock or Fubo, both offering free trials for select users. Other streaming options include NBCOlympics.com, the NBC app, or the NBC Olympic app (with a cable login).

U.S. Women’s Basketball Team vs. Japan start time

Date: Monday, July 29 Time: 3 p.m. ET Location: Pierre Mauroy Stadium (Lille, France)

The game between the USA Women’s Basketball team and Japan at the 2024 Paris Olympics will take place on Monday, July 29, at 3 p.m. ET at Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, France.

MORE: Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics live with Peacock

U.S. Women’s Basketball Team Paris Olympics roster

Here is the roster for the USA Women’s National basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics under coach Cheryl Reeve, the head coach of the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx.

Listed are the players in the order of their jersey numbers along with their Olympic appearances in parentheses.

No. 4 Jewell Lloyd, guard (2nd)No. 5 Kelsey Plum, guard (1st)No. 6 Sabrina Ionescu, guard (1st)No. 7 Kahleah Copper, forward (1st)No. 8 Chelsea Gray, guard (2nd)No. 9 A’ja Wilson, forward (2nd)No. 10 Breanna Stewart, forward (3rd)No. 11 Napheesa Collier, forward (2nd)No. 12 Diana Taurasi, guard (6th)No. 13 Jackie Young, guard (1st)No. 14 Alyssa Thomas, forward (2nd)No. 15 Brittney Griner, center (3rd)

U.S. Women’s Basketball Team starting lineup vs. Japan at Paris Olympics

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