The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 will be held from September 4 to September 13. Free live streams of the event will be accessible in Spain through RTVE Play, Italy via Rai Play, Belgium through RTBF Auvio, and Germany on ProSieben. Viewers in other countries may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to access these streams, which can help bypass geographic restrictions on online content. In the United States, the tournament will be covered by TNT, TruTV, and HBO Max. HBO Max offers live streaming of every game for $18.49 per month or $184.99 per year. Subscribers can also bundle HBO Max with Disney+ and Hulu for $19.99 per month. Alternatively, 17 of the 36 games will be shown on TNT and TruTV, available through streaming services like Sling, Fubo, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV, which often offer free trials for new users. In the United Kingdom, fans can watch the event through Courtside 1891 on DAZN, with subscription options starting at £3.99 per month or £39.99 per year for a 12-month commitment. In Australia, the tournament will be televised on ESPN via Foxtel and live streamed on Kayo Sports, with subscription options starting at AU$29.99 per month after a 7-day free trial. It will also be available on Disney+ and DAZN. In Canada, viewers can watch the event through Courtside 1891 on DAZN, with subscription options starting at CA$5.99 per month or CA$54.99 per year for a 12-month commitment. The U.S. women's team, which has won the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 11 times, is facing challenges due to the last-minute withdrawal of key players A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum. The team will rely on coach Kara Lawson and veteran Breanna Stewart to guide newcomers like Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese. France, Spain, and Belgium are expected to be strong competitors. France narrowly missed Olympic gold two years ago, while Spain has won silver at three consecutive World Cup editions. Belgium has also made significant progress, winning back-to-back EuroBasket titles. The tournament will begin with group stage matches from September 4 to September 7, followed by knockout rounds from September 8 to September 13. The final game will take place on September 13, determining the champion of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.