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what channel is usa women's basketball on

USA women’s basketball (Team USA) FIBA World Cup 2026 qualifying games are airing on truTV and TNT , with streaming available on HBO Max, DIRECTV, and FIBA’s Courtside 1891 platform (via DAZN in the U.S.).

Quick Scoop: What channel is USA women’s basketball on?

For the current FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, Team USA’s games are being carried by the TNT Sports family.

  • TV channels (U.S.):
    • truTV
* TNT (especially for marquee games like USA vs. Spain)
  • Streaming options:
    • HBO Max (with TNT Sports)
* DIRECTV streaming packages that include TNT/TruTV

* **Courtside 1891** , FIBA’s own streaming platform, accessible in the U.S. through DAZN for all qualifiers.

In practical terms: if you get TNT Sports channels (TNT / truTV) on cable or a live-TV streaming bundle, or you have HBO Max or DAZN with Courtside 1891, you’re covered for Team USA’s women’s qualifying games.

Key upcoming Team USA qualifier games (ET)

These are examples from the current qualifying window.

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Date (ET) Matchup Time Channel / Stream
March 11 USA vs. Senegal 4:45 p.m. truTV, HBO Max, Courtside 1891/DAZN
March 12 Puerto Rico vs. USA 7:45 p.m. truTV, HBO Max, Courtside 1891/DAZN
March 14 USA vs. Italy 4:45 p.m. truTV, HBO Max, Courtside 1891/DAZN
March 15 New Zealand vs. USA 1:45 p.m. truTV, HBO Max, Courtside 1891/DAZN
March 17 Spain vs. USA 4:45 p.m. TNT, HBO Max, Courtside 1891/DAZN

Why it’s a big deal right now

  • This qualifying window is drawing extra attention because of stars like Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese being linked with or involved in Team USA.
  • TNT Sports is leaning into that hype by putting games on national cable (TNT / truTV) and pushing coverage through HBO Max.
  • FIBA, meanwhile, is centralizing international access on Courtside 1891 , which is why you’ll see that name pop up a lot alongside DAZN.

Quick check-list before tip-off

  1. If you have cable/satellite in the U.S.:
    • Look for truTV and TNT in your channel guide during USA game times.
  1. If you stream only:
    • Make sure your plan includes TNT/TruTV (e.g., via DIRECTV-type services).
 * Or log in to **HBO Max** , then head to the live sports/TNT Sports section.
  1. If you want the FIBA feed:
    • Sign up for DAZN and access the FIBA Courtside 1891 coverage, which carries all qualifiers.

TL;DR: For “what channel is USA women’s basketball on” during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the answer is truTV and TNT on TV, plus HBO Max, DIRECTV, and Courtside 1891 via DAZN for streaming in the U.S.

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