2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup: Schedule, Scores, and How to Watch

  • September 3, 2026

Action begins this Friday for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, featuring an exciting lineup of eight games. Supporters can watch all participating nations compete for the first time, marking the initial World Cup appearances of standout athletes such as Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, and Caitlin Clark.

Curious about the structure of the FIBA World Cup and its rule differences compared to the WNBA? Explore all the essential details of the competition right here.

Broadcast coverage of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup is set for TNT and its associated channels. You can catch each matchup live via TNT, truTV, or stream on HBO Max.

5:30 a.m. Eastern Time: Japan taking on Mali (Group A)

5:30 a.m. Eastern Time: Australia going up against Puerto Rico (Group C)

8:15 a.m. Eastern Time: USA competing with China (Group D)

8:30 a.m. Eastern Time: Korea facing Nigeria (Group B)

11:30 a.m. Eastern Time: Belgium matched with Türkiye (Group C)

11:45 a.m. Eastern Time: Spain battling Germany (Group A)

2:15 p.m. Eastern Time: Czechia versus Italy (Group D)

3:00 p.m. Eastern Time: Hungary playing France (Group B)

5:30 a.m. Eastern Time: Mali confronting Spain (Group A)

8:15 a.m. Eastern Time: Nigeria against Hungary (Group B)

12:00 p.m. Eastern Time: Germany playing Japan (Group A)

2:45 p.m. Eastern Time: France going head-to-head with Korea (Group B)

5:30 a.m. Eastern Time: Türkiye meeting Australia (Group C)

8:30 a.m. Eastern Time: China playing Czechia (Group D)

11:45 a.m. Eastern Time: Puerto Rico competing with Belgium (Group C)

2:45 p.m. Eastern Time: Italy challenging USA (Group D)

5:30 a.m. Eastern Time: Belgium facing off with Australia (Group C)

5:30 a.m. Eastern Time: Puerto Rico battling Türkiye (Group C)

8:30 a.m. Eastern Time: Hungary going against Korea (Group B)

8:30 a.m. Eastern Time: Nigeria squaring off with France (Group B)

11:50 a.m. Eastern Time: Japan matching up with Spain (Group A)

11:50 a.m. Eastern Time: Germany playing Mali (Group A)

2:45 p.m. Eastern Time: USA taking on Czechia (Group D)

2:45 p.m. Eastern Time: Italy battling China (Group D)

Playoffs to qualify for Quarterfinals: 2 matchups, to be announced

Playoffs to qualify for Quarterfinals: 2 matchups, details pending

Quarterfinal Round: 4 matchups, to be determined

Semifinal Round: 2 matchups, to be decided

10:30 a.m. Eastern Time: Bronze Medal Game

2:00 p.m. Eastern Time: Championship Final