The NBA season is still a couple of months away, but that doesn't mean there aren't important basketball games going on.
At the end of August, group play will begin for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. A total of 32 teams will compete for seven spots in the 2024 Olympics. The teams that don't qualify will have another opportunity to punch their ticket to the Paris Olympic Games in next year's FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments.
Some of the biggest names in basketball will take the court in the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Spain will be looking to repeat as champions while Team USA will be looking to improve upon a disappointing seventh-place finish in the last tournament.
The Sporting News details how you can watch every game in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup below.
Where to watch FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023: Live streams, TV channels & more
- Dates: Aug. 25 to Sept. 10
- TV channels: ESPN2 | ESPN+
- Live stream: ESPN App | Courtside 1891 | Sling TV
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup will take place between Aug. 25 and Sept. 10, with games being played in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. The tournament will feature a total of 92 games, all of which will be broadcast on ESPN2 or ESPN+ in the United States. FIBA's official streaming service, Courtside 1891, and Sling TV also offer a streaming option.
Courtside 1891 offers two subscriptions. Courtside 1891 Plus is free and gives you access to "extended highlights and a curated feed for your favorite teams and competition." Courtside 1891 Max is a paid subscription that allows you to watch "live game streams and full game replays."
If you just want to watch the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, you can buy a pass for the entire tournament for $9.99. An annual pass, which includes the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup and other international competitions, costs $44.99. Use code TSN10WC to receive a 10 percent discount.
Geo-restrictions may apply to certain regions. Click here to find out which games are available in your region.
Fans in the U.S. can watch the FIBA Basketball World Cup on Sling TV, which is now offering half off your first month! You can stream the sports you love starting at just $20 in your first month with Sling Orange, which includes ESPN2.
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 schedule
The Group Phase of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup will start on Aug. 25 and end on Sept. 3. The quarter-finals will then be played on Sept. 5 and 6, followed by the semi-finals on Sept. 8.
The tournament will conclude on Sept. 10 with the third-place game and final.
| Round | Date(s) |
| Group Phase — 1st Round | Aug. 25-30 |
| Group Phase — 2nd Round | Aug. 31-Sept. 3 |
| Quarter-Finals | Sept. 5-6 |
| Semi-Final | Sept. 8 |
| 3rd Place Game | Sept. 10 |
| Final | Sept. 10 |
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 groups
Group A
| Team | Rank |
| Angola | 28 |
| Dominican Republic | 10 |
| Philippines | 20 |
| Italy | 8 |
Group B
| Team | Rank |
| South Sudan | 25 |
| Serbia | 9 |
| China | 19 |
| Puerto Rico | 18 |
Group C
| Team | Rank |
| USA | 1 |
| Jordan | 27 |
| Greece | 14 |
| New Zealand | 17 |
Group D
| Team | Rank |
| Egypt | 26 |
| Mexico | 15 |
| Montenegro | 21 |
| Lithuania | 12 |
Group E
| Team | Rank |
| Germany | 5 |
| Finland | 11 |
| Australia | 3 |
| Japan | 22 |
Group F
| Team | Rank |
| Slovenia | 4 |
| Cape Verde | 31 |
| Georgia | 23 |
| Venezuela | 24 |
Group G
| Team | Rank |
| Iran | 30 |
| Spain | 6 |
| Cote D'Ivoire | 32 |
| Brazil | 13 |
Group H
| Team | Rank |
| Canada | 7 |
| Latvia | 16 |
| Lebanon | 29 |
| France | 2 |