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The Paris Olympics aren't quite over yet. One of the last events will see the United States and France's women's basketball teams compete for the gold medal before the Closing Ceremony. Below, we've outlined everything you need to know when it comes to how to watch USA vs. France, including free streaming options for the final game.
The US women's basketball team is attempting to get its 10th gold medal (and 12th overall Olympic medal) with today's game. The team has medaled every single year they've participated and hasn't lost a final since 1992, when they were knocked out in the semifinals and won bronze. France, on the other hand, has yet to win a gold medal. They won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics. The US defeated Australia 85-64 in Friday's semifinal, and France defeated Belgium 81-75.
Whether you're hoping to see the US get their 10th gold or you're rooting for France to pull through, we've got you covered. Keep reading to learn all of the ways you can watch the game today, and don't forget to keep an eye on our Olympics streaming guide for details on the remaining events at the Paris 2024 games.
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How to watch USA vs. France in the US
The Olympic women's basketball gold medal game will be available on Peaco*ck and NBC in the United States. You can also catch the closing ceremony through both of the options. Peaco*ck is the cheapest streaming service today, with plans starting at $7.99 a month.
Peaco*ck is a convenient streaming source for hit NBC TV shows, Universal movies, and select sports like Sunday Night Football. Prices start at $8 a month, with additional discounts on annual plans.
If you'd rather explore a month-to-month live TV package, NBC is available through both Sling TV and Fubo. At $40 a month, Sling is the more affordable of the options. Sling Blue offers NBC (in select regions) and over 40 other channels for $40 a month, but you can get your first month for half-off right now. Fubo has broad NBC coverage and more than 180 other channels for $79.99 a month. First-time customers can try out the service in a one-week free trial.
How to watch USA vs. France in the UK
The women's basketball gold medal game will live stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK. This is a free streaming option that just requires viewers to create an account if they don't have one already.
How to watch USA vs. France in Australia
The women's basketball final will live stream for free through 9Now in Australia. Users just need to make an account, and then they're all set to start watching.
How to watch USA vs. France in France
In France, the women's basketball gold medal match-up will be available to watch through France.TV for free. Viewers can make an account if they don't have one, and they'll be ready to watch at tipoff.
How to watch USA vs. France from anywhere
Basketball fans who will be away when the game tips off can still utilize their free options with a VPN. VPNs, short for virtual private networks, allow people to temporarily alter their device's virtual location, enabling them to keep up with their usual websites from anywhere. They're extra popular for people hoping to access their go-to apps while traveling abroad or give their online privacy a boost.
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How to watch USA vs. France with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch the event.
- Turn it on and set it to the location of your streaming service.
- Go to9Now, BBC iPlayer, or France.TVand create a login if you don't already have one.
- Enjoy the game.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
Associate Editor of Streaming
Lillian Brown is the Associate Editor of Streaming for Business Insider. She joined the company in early 2024 as a Fellow before joining us full-time a few months later. She focuses on 'how to watch' guides for streaming services and live events for the Reviews team. She also covers VPN usage.Her entertainment writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including Vulture, TV Guide, Time, Esquire, and The Daily Beast, among others. She specializes in writing about film and television. Previously, she worked in the Living/Arts department of The Boston Globe.When not teaching people how to stream the best live sports and TV shows, Lillian can be found long-distance running, watching the latest season of For All Mankind, or playing through The Last of Us Part II on her PS4 yet again.
