FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 live stream: how to watch matches for free online

Luis Scola #4 of Argentina goes to the basket during the FIBA Basketball World Cup
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The biggest international basketball tournament in the world, the FIBA Basketball World Cup sees 32 teams playing 92 games across 16 days of action. And it's good news for fans in Spain – you can find a FREE 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup live stream on RTVE. Away from Spain? Use a VPN to watch from anywhere.

FIBA BASKETBALL WORLD CUP LIVE STREAM 2023

Dates: Friday, August 25 - Sunday, September 10 (full schedule below)

Hosts: Philippines, Japan and Indonesia

FREE LIVE STREAM: RTVE (Spain)

USA: ESPN+ / ESPN via Sling TV

AUS: Kayo Sports

UK: Courtside 1891 Max

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Taking place in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia, the 19th edition of the FIBA Basketball World Cup will feature 32 teams divided into eight groups, all bidding to be crowned world champions. Heading into the tournament, there are plenty of intriguing storylines, despite the withdrawal of several NBA stars such as Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece), Nikola Jokic (Serbia) and Ricky Rubio (Spain). 

The US are desperate for redemption after finishing seventh four years ago in China and have been in sensational form in their warm-up games. Spain are currently the number one ranked team in the world and are desperate to defend their title, while France are looking to continue their upward trajectory after finishing third in 2019 and then second at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. 

Elsewhere, Serbia are keen to improve on their fourth-place finish last time out, Canada have sent a team loaded with NBA talent and Australia believe they have a chance of going all the way after securing a first-ever podium finish at the Olympics. Co-hosts, Japan and the Philippines (Indonesia failed to qualify) will also hope to deliver in front of home fans and try to make it to the second round. 

As well as the silverware on offer, all countries will also be looking to secure a spot at next year’s Olympics in Paris, with the top Asian, African and Oceania finishers, top two Americas finishers, and top two European finishers (outside of host France) automatically qualifying. 

It’s set to be a hugely entertaining tournament so if you don’t want to miss any of the action then follow the guide below to find out how you can watch a FIBA Basketball World Cup live stream wherever you are in the world.


FREE FIBA Basketball World Cup live stream

RTVE in Spain is showing select 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup games for FREE

But what if you're usually based in Spain but aren't at home to catch the free basketball coverage? Maybe you're on holiday or working overseas?

Don't worry – you can unblock any stream with a VPN. Our favorite VPN service right now is ExpressVPN, but you'll find others in our best VPN list.

How to watch FIBA Basketball World Cup from outside your country

If you've booked a holiday or you're away on business and you want to watch your country's coverage from abroad, then you'll need to use a VPN. This will help you dial in to a location back in your home country to avoid geo-blocks and regain access to the content and services you already pay for back home.

A VPN is generally perfect for this as it allows you to change your IP address so you appear to be in a completely different location when the big game is on. 

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2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup live stream: how to watch in the US

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Coverage of the entire FIBA Basketball World Cup will be shown on ESPN2, with games also streamed on the ESPN App or on ESPN+.

How to watch the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 without cable:

Sling TV is a complete cable replacement service that includes ESPN 2 in its Orange plan, which normally costs $40 per month. 

A costlier alternative is a Fubo, which includes ESPN 2, as well as more than 150 other top channels. Its base-level Pro plan costs $74.99 per month after a 7-day FREE trial.

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2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup live stream: how to watch in Canada

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In Canada, a FIBA Basketball World Cup live stream is being shown on Sportsnet. 

An SN Now subscription costs $14.99 per month or $149.99 per year.

A Sportsnet Now Premium subscription costs $34.99 per month or $199.99 per year, and nets you WWE Network and coverage of the NHL, Bundesliga and FA Cup soccer, United Rugby Championship, Premiership Rugby, National Rugby League, and Super League Rugby.

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2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup live stream: how to watch in the UK 

Basketball fans in the UK can watch the FIBA Basketball World Cup via FIBA’s digital platform, Courtside 1891.

Fans can purchase the FIBA World Cup Pass for £21.99 and watch all of the games from the tournament. The pass also includes extended highlights, as well as being able to watch matches back on-demand. It will only be available for the duration of the World Cup.

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How to watch FIBA Basketball World Cup live streams in Australia

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Fans in Australia can watch 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup live streams on ESPN and Kayo Sports

Kayo is a subscription service, however select games are being shown free of charge. All you need to do is create an account – you don't even need to enter payment details!

If you fancy subscribing, Kayo offers new users a 7-day free trial for both its Basic and Premium plans. The Kayo One package costs $25 per month thereafter, and Kayo Basic is $30.

Outside Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN, such as ExpressVPN, to watch the FIBA Basketball World Cup as if you were back home.

2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup live stream: how to watch in other select countries 

The full list of territories able to get the Courtside 1891 pass through the NBA’s platforms is Angola, Argentina, Cape Verde, Cote D’Ivoire, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, Greece, Indonesia, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Poland, Puerto Rico, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey and the UK. 

2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup: full schedule 

During the group stage of the tournament, the action gets underway at 9.00am BST / 4.00am ET / 1.00am PT, with the final game starting at 2.30pm BST / 9.30am ET / 6.30am PT.

Friday, August 25 - Group Stage 

Angola vs. Italy - Manila (PHI)

Finland vs. Australia - Okinawa (JPN)

Mexico vs. Montenegro - Manila (PHI)

Latvia vs. Lebanon - Jakarta (INA)

Dominican Republic vs. Philippines - Manila (PHI)

Germany vs. Japan - Okinawa (JPN)

Egypt vs. Lithuania - Manila (PHI)

Canada vs. France - Jakarta (INA)

Saturday, August 26 - Group Stage 

South Sudan vs. Puerto Rico - Manila (PHI)

Cape Verde vs. Georgia - Okinawa (JPN)

Jordan vs. Greece - Manila (PHI)

Iran vs. Brazil  - Jarkata (INA)

Slovenia vs. Venezuela - Okinawa (JPA)

Serbia vs. China - Manila (PHI)

United States vs. New Zealand - Manila (PHI)

Spain vs. Cote D’Ivoire - Jakarta (INA)

Sunday, August 27 - Group Stage 

Italy vs. Dominican Republic - Manila (PHI)

Australia vs. Germany - Okinawa (JPN)

Montenegro vs. Egypt - Manila (PHI)

Lebanon vs. Canada - Jakarta (INA)

Philippines vs. Angola - Manila (PHI)

Japan vs. Finland - Okinawa (JPN)

Lithuania vs. Mexico - Manila (PHI)

France vs. Latvia - Jakarta (INA)

Monday, August 28 - Group Stage 

China vs. South Sudan - Manila (PHI)

Venezuela vs. Cape Verde - Okinawa (JPN)

New Zealand vs. Jordan - Manila (PHI)

Cote D’Ivoire vs. Iran - Jakarta (INA)

Georgia vs. Slovenia - Okinawa (JPN)

Puerto Rico vs. Serbia - Manila (PHI)

Greece vs. United States - Manila (PHI)

Brazil vs. Spain - Jakarta (INA)

Tuesday, August 29 - Group Stage 

Germany vs. Finland - Okinawa (JPN)

Angola vs. Dominican Republic - Manila (PHI)

Egypt vs. Mexico - Manila (PHI)

Lebanon vs. France - Jakarta (INA)

Australia vs. Japan - Okinawa (JPN)

Philippines vs. Italy - Manila (PHI)

Montenegro vs. Lithuania - Manila (PHI)

Canada vs. Latvia - Jakarta (INA)

Wednesday, August 30 - Group Stage 

South Sudan vs. Serbia - Manila (PHI)

Georgia vs. Venezuela - Okinawa (JPN)

United States vs. Jordan - Manila (PHI)

Cote D’Ivoire vs. Brazil - Jakarta (INA)

Slovenia vs. Cape Verde - Okinawa (JPN)

China vs. Puerto Rico - Manila (PHI)

Greece vs. New Zealand - Manila (PHI)

Iran vs. Spain - Jakarta (INA)

Friday, September 1 - Second Round 

Group A winner v Group B runner-up TBC Group I - Manila (PHI)

Group B winner v Group A runner-up TBC Group I - Manila (PHI)

Group C winner v Group D runner-up TBC Group J - Manila (PHI)

Group D winner v Group C runner-up TBC Group J - Manila (PHI)

Group E winner v Group F runner-up TBC Group K - Okinawa (JPN)

Group F winner v Group E runner-up TBC Group K - Okinawa (JPN)

Group G winner v Group H runner-up TBC Group L - Jakarta (INA)

Group H winner v Group G runner-up TBC Group L - Jakarta (INA)

Sunday, September 3 - Second Round 

Group A runner-up v Group B runner-up       TBC Group I - Manila (PHI)

Group A winner v Group B winner                TBC Group I - Manila (PHI)

Group C runner-up v Group D runner-up TBC Group J - Manila (PHI)

Group C winner v Group D winner                TBC Group J - Manila (PHI)

Group E runner-up v Group F runner-up TBC Group K - Okinawa (JPN)

Group E winner v Group F winner                TBC Group K - Okinawa (JPN)

Group G runner-up v Group H runner-up TBC Group L - Jakarta (INA)

Group G winner v Group H winner                TBC Group L - Jakarta (INA)

Tuesday, September 5 -  Quarter Finals 

Group I winner v Group J runner-up TBC QF1 - Manila (PHI) 

Group J winner v Group I runner-up TBC QF3 - Manila (PHI) 

Group K winner v Group L runner-up TBC QF2 - Manila (PHI) 

Group L winner v Group K runner-up TBC QF4 - Manila (PHI)

Friday, September 8 - Semi Finals 

QF1 winner v QF2 winner TBC Semi-final 1 - Manila (PHI) 

QF3 winner v QF4 winner TBC Semi-final 2 - Manila (PHI) 

Sunday, September 10 - Finals 

SF1 vs SF2 - Third place play-off - Manila (PHI)

SF1 vs SF21- Final - Manila (PHI) 

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 – VPN disclaimer

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Adrian is a freelance journalist and copywriter based in the UK. He’s written about sport for a vast range of publications including World Soccer Magazine, Newsweek, Yahoo, FourFourTwo and Red Bull. Although he has covered everything from the NBA Finals and French Open, to the London Olympics and Formula 1 in Abu Dhabi, his great passion remains football – a sport he could write and talk about all day long.