How to Catch USA vs. China in the FIBA Women’s World Cup

If you’re a fan of international women’s basketball, the upcoming USA vs. China matchup is the one you won’t want to miss. The game is set for Saturday, September 17, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and it will be broadcast across a handful of platforms that most households already have access to.

For traditional TV viewers in the United States, the contest will air on NBC. The network has secured the rights to the entire FIBA Women’s World Cup, so you can simply flip to the NBC channel at game time and settle in. If you’re lucky enough to have a digital antenna, you might even catch the broadcast free over the air.

Prefer streaming? NBC’s own streaming service, Peacock, will be carrying the live feed. A free‑tier account can watch the game, though you’ll have to sit through a few ads. If you already have a Peacock Premium subscription, you’ll get an ad‑free experience plus the usual on‑demand extras.

Don’t have a cable subscription or a Peacock account? No problem. The game will also be available on the official FIBA website via its live‑stream page, which streams in most regions worldwide. Just make sure you have a stable internet connection, and you’ll be good to go.

For those who like to keep track of the schedule on the go, the game will be listed in most TV guide apps under “NBC – Women’s Basketball”. The date and time listed there should match the 9 p.m. ET kickoff, but remember to double‑check your local listings for any regional adjustments.

In short, whether you’re a couch‑potato with a satellite dish, a cord‑cutter streaming on your phone, or an overseas fan browsing the FIBA site, you have a clear path to the action. Grab your popcorn, settle in, and enjoy a night of high‑level women’s basketball.