Caitlin Clark is set to make her FIBA senior World Cup debut when Team USA begins its title defence against China in Berlin on Friday, September 4, with the game tipping off at 8:15 a.m. ET. Clark will be joined by fellow World Cup debutants Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese, while Breanna Stewart and other established stars add experience to a squad coached by Kara Lawson. The Americans are chasing a fifth consecutive World Cup title and have not lost a game in the competition since 2006, but they will begin the tournament without A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum.
The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup features an expanded 16-team field, divided into four groups. Group winners advance directly to the quarterfinals, while teams finishing second and third must navigate a play-in round, with fourth-placed teams eliminated. Belgium, Australia, Nigeria and China enter as some of the teams capable of challenging the U.S., while host nation Germany will look to make history on home soil. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, including schedule, roster, live-streaming details and more.
FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026 Schedule: Full Fixtures, Dates and Match Timings
Group A
| Date | Time (ET) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Sept. 4 | 5:30 AM | Japan vs. Mali |
| Friday, Sept. 4 | 11:45 AM | Spain vs. Germany |
| Saturday, Sept. 5 | 5:30 AM | Mali vs. Spain |
| Saturday, Sept. 5 | 12:00 PM | Germany vs. Japan |
| Monday, Sept. 7 | 11:50 AM | Japan vs. Spain |
| Monday, Sept. 7 | 11:50 AM | Germany vs. Mali |
Group B
| Date | Time (ET) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Sept. 4 | 3:00 PM | Hungary vs. France |
| Friday, Sept. 4 | 8:30 PM | Korea vs. Nigeria |
| Saturday, Sept. 5 | 2:45 PM | France vs. Korea |
| Saturday, Sept. 5 | 8:15 PM | Nigeria vs. Hungary |
| Monday, Sept. 7 | 8:30 PM | Hungary vs. Korea |
| Monday, Sept. 7 | 8:30 PM | Nigeria vs. France |
Group C
| Date | Time (ET) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Sept. 4 | 5:30 AM | Australia vs. Puerto Rico |
| Friday, Sept. 4 | 11:30 AM | Belgium vs. Turkey |
| Sunday, Sept. 6 | 5:30 AM | Turkey vs. Australia |
| Sunday, Sept. 6 | 11:45 AM | Puerto Rico vs. Belgium |
| Monday, Sept. 7 | 5:30 AM | Belgium vs. Australia |
| Monday, Sept. 7 | 5:30 AM | Puerto Rico vs. Turkey |
Group D
| Date | Time (ET) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Sept. 4 | 8:15 AM | USA vs. China |
| Friday, Sept. 4 | 2:15 PM | Czechia vs. Italy |
| Saturday, Sept. 5 | 8:30 AM | China vs. Czechia |
| Sunday, Sept. 6 | 2:45 PM | Italy vs. USA |
| Monday, Sept. 7 | 2:45 PM | USA vs. Czechia |
| Monday, Sept. 7 | 2:45 PM | Italy vs. China |
Note: All timings above are in US Eastern Time (ET). Qualification-round and knockout-stage matchups will be confirmed once the group-stage results determine the participating teams.
Knockout Rounds & Finals Schedule
| Round | Date | India Time (IST) | US Time (ET) | UK Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter-Final Qualification | Sept 8 & 9 | 9:30 PM | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Quarter-Finals (4 Games) | Sept 10 | 3:00 PM–12:15 AM (Sept 11) | 5:30 AM–2:45 PM | 10:30 AM–7:45 PM |
| Semi-Final 1 | Sept 12 | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Semi-Final 2 | Sept 12 | 11:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Third-Place Game | Sept 13 | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| World Cup Final | Sept 13 | 11:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: How to Watch in India, USA and UK
| Country | Live Streaming | TV / Broadcast |
|---|---|---|
| India | Courtside 1891 | No domestic TV broadcaster currently listed |
| USA | HBO Max | TNT, TBS and truTV for selected games |
| UK | Courtside 1891 | No domestic TV broadcaster currently listed |
Team USA FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Roster: Full Squad and Key Players
Guards: Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings), Caitlin Clark (Indiana Fever), Chelsea Gray (Las Vegas Aces), Rhyne Howard (Atlanta Dream), Sonia Citron (Washington Mystics), Jackie Young (Las Vegas Aces)
Forwards: Kahleah Copper (Phoenix Mercury), Angel Reese (Atlanta Dream), Breanna Stewart (New York Liberty), Kiki Iriafen (Washington Mystics)
Center: Aliyah Boston (Indiana Fever)
