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The United States women’s basketball team begins its quest for an eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal today, starting with a match-up against Japan. We’ll show you how to watch USA vs. Japan from anywhere, including a free streaming option.
Team USA’s women’s basketball team has won gold every year at the Summer Olympics since their victory in 1996, and it’s currently vying for its eighth consecutive title and 10th overall gold medal. The team features a full slate of WNBA stars, including Diana Taurasi, A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, and Brittney Griner, among others. The USA and Japan last played in the Tokyo Olympics final, which saw the USA win 90-75. Both Japan and the USA will go on to play Germany and Belgium in the next preliminary-round games.
Whether you’re rooting for the USA or Japan, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to learn how to watch today’s game, and don’t forget to bookmark our Olympic streaming guide and basketball hub for info on future match-ups.
- See also: Where to watch Olympic gymnastics | Where to watch Olympic rugby | Where to watch Olympic soccer
How to watch USA vs. Japan in the US
The entirety of the Olympics, including today’s USA vs. Japan game, will be available to live stream on Peacock. Subscriptions start at $7.99 a month and also include the ability to watch games on-demand.
Peacock 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.
Fans seeking a more traditional live TV cable alternative can also catch the game on the USA network through a month-to-month streaming package like Sling TV or Fubo. Sling’s Blue plan will be the cheapest option today at $40 a month. The service carries USA (as well as NBC in select areas). New customers can get their first month for half-off, making it just $20 up-front. Fubo also carries USA (and NBC). At $79.99 a month, it’s the more expensive package, but it comes with more than 180 channels and a one-week free trial for new users.
For just the essentials without any extra fluff, Sling TV is the streaming service you’re looking for. It’s more customizable than other plans, with three options you can choose from, so you pay for only what you need. New members get their first month for $25 off.
Fubo is the streaming service for sports fans. Its huge library of channels includes regional and international sports leagues, setting it apart from the competition. You can also tack on additional programming to your plan, but it’ll cost you extra.
How to watch USA vs. Japan in the UK
The USA vs. Japan game will live stream on Eurosport in the UK, along with complete coverage of the rest of the Olympics. Subscriptions for Discovery+ start at just £3.99 a month. Other select Olympic events will live stream for free through BBC iPlayer, but total British coverage is only available through Eurosport.
How to watch USA vs. Japan in Australia
The USA vs. Japan game, in addition to select other Olympic coverage, will be available to live stream through 9Now in Australia. This is a free option that carries lots of additional Olympic viewing opportunities, and it only requires account creation to use. Australians who are looking for complete Olympic coverage outside of today’s game can subscribe to Stan Sport for $27 a month (a $12 base plan with the $15 Sport Add-on).
How to watch USA vs. Japan from anywhere
If you happen to be away from Australia when the game tips off, you can still tune in to the above free option using a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs let people temporarily change their device’s location so that they use their usual websites from anywhere. They’re especially handy tools for people looking to upgrade their online privacy and keep up with their go-to apps and websites while traveling.
If you’re new to VPNs and are looking to try one out, we recommend ExpressVPN. It’s user-friendly and has a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can find additional info in our ExpressVPN review, and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.
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How to watch USA vs. Japan 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 an Australian location.
- Go to 9Now and 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.
Lillian Brown
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.
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