The 2023 edition of the men’s FIBA world cup is gearing up to be one of the most exciting FIBA tournaments this year and Basketball enthusiasts are eager to watch their nation’s star athletes perform under the brightest of lights. Outside of the countries that have qualified this year, many fans in general won’t get the opportunity to watch the world cup live on TV. Thankfully for them, FIBA is offering the option to stream the entire tournament live online.
How to watch the 2023 FIBA World Cup Online?
ESPN
The men’s world cup matches will stream online on the ESPN platform. Thanks to the rights agreement between FIBA and ESPN, all 92 games will be available to stream on the ESPN2 and ESPN+ app. While six games will exclusively air on ESPN2, the rest of the 86 games will be available to stream live on ESPN+.
FIBA, in collaboration with ESPN, will also feature American Basketball experts and commentators to deliver the best quality viewing experience, especially for fans in the USA since a lot of dedicated fan base for the game comes from the USA.
ESPN+ access comes with a subscription service of 9 dollars and 99 cents ($9.99).
Courtside 1891
Courtside 1891 is the official streaming platform of FIBA. The subscription service provides premium access to all FIBA tournament games such as the Men’s and Women’s FIBA Eurobasket, AfroBasket, the AmeriCup, Asia Cup, U19 Men’s and Women’s world cup, and Men’s and Women’s World cup just to name a few.
Subscribers will get to stream games live and also watch games in demand in case they miss the live-action. The app also curates videos such as highlights based on individual preferences, and shares live scores and schedules with fans.
Why watch FIBA World Cup Online?
One of the key benefits for the viewers streaming online is accessibility. In previous years, avid basketball fans had to rely on traditional television broadcasts or attend physical venues to witness these prestigious matches. However, thanks to the progress of internet connectivity, fans can now access games instantly from anywhere in the world with just a few clicks.
Watching global sports events like the FIBA World Cup live online offers flexibility and convenience for viewers. Unlike traditional broadcasting methods that adhere to fixed schedules and time zones, online streaming platforms give users the advantage of streaming live from any corner of the globe.
Such an experience with sporting events creates a sense of global community among basketball enthusiasts worldwide.
FAQs
A. ESPN+ is accessible by downloading the ESPN app on the Google play store and the App Store (Apple).
A. The app is available for download on the Google play store and the App Store.
A. ESPN+ subscription costs $9.99 per month, and $99.99 for an annual subscription
A. All live viewing on Courtside 1891 requires a Courtside 1891 Max subscription. The cost is annually recurring and available at the time of purchasing a subscription.