The USA Women's National Basketball team made it to the finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics after defeating Australia 85-64 in the semi-finals. The A'ja Wilson-led squad is ready to take on the France Women's basketball team in the gold medal game.
The USA Women’s Team has a chance to win eight consecutive gold medals at the Olympics, a feat that has not been matched by any other country's women's basketball team before. That said, here's a look at the Paris Olympics women's basketball Gold Medal game schedule and more.
Paris Olympics basketball women's gold medal match: game details
The gold medal game for the Women's 5x5 basketball game will be held in Paris, unlike the group stage games that were held in Lille. The tip-off for the game is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET and 6:30 a.m. PT.
Paris Olympics basketball women's gold medal match: preview and bracket
The Women's Team USA secured a spot in the gold medal game after they crushed the Opals in the semis. They have a stacked roster full of world-class players who play in the best women's basketball league in the world. Players like A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Napheesa Collier have the potential to turn the tides in their team's favor all by themselves.
However, the French should not be underestimated after they defeated Belgium 81-75. They have made it to the finals of the tournaments and are worthy of recognition. All players on their rosters may not have played in the WNBA but they have the potential to upset the USA on the grandest international stage.
French players like Gabby Williams and Marine Johannes have also played in the WNBA and are experienced veterans of the game making them guiding lights for the younger players on the teams. They displayed great tenacity against the Belgian Women's National Basketball Team which included players like Emma Meesseman and Julie Vanloo who are also experienced WNBA players.
The game between Women's Team USA and Women's Team France in the gold medal game won't be an easy one and the fans can expect to witness some thrilling moments.
How to watch the Paris Olympics basketball women's gold medal match?
The Women's Team USA games will be broadcast on TV through NBC and Telemundo, and available for live streaming on Peacock, nbcolympics.com, and fuboTV.