Team USA stars prepare for FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Team USA players are gathering in Berlin for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, which runs from September 4 through September 13. The tournament schedule forces a two-week hiatus for the WNBA season as top league stars transition to international play. While individual WNBA rivalries have intensified during the regular season, fans are using social media to encourage unified support for the national roster. Team USA opens its campaign against China on Friday, with additional group stage matchups set against Italy and Czechia. Viewers can access the tournament via HBO Max, with select games also airing on TNT and TruTV throughout the competition.
- •The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup takes place from September 4 to September 13 in Berlin.
- •Team USA opens tournament play on Friday against China.
- •The tournament format includes group stage matchups against Italy and Czechia.
- •Broadcasting rights for the games include HBO Max, TNT, and TruTV.
- •WNBA league play pauses for two weeks to accommodate the international tournament.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — ‘The goal is’ – Fans call for WNBA loyalties to be set aside as Team USA prepares for FIBA WC
- 9:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Fiba World Cup: what to watch as Team USA and WNBA stars chase gold
"Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will be in action as the Americans seek their 12th World Cup title, with France looking like their top competition Sign up for the free WNBA 30 weekly newsletter The WNBA season is coming to a screeching halt for two weeks because of the Fiba Women’s World Cup, which runs from 4-13 September in Berlin. Yes, it’s weird timing this close to the playoffs, but also yes, the World Cup is really important. Maybe you’re reading this thinking about how the Atlanta Dream have won five of their last six games and need to keep riding the momentum, but I personally will never say no to more women’s basketball. You get to watch your favorite W players compete on the world stage, you get to watch Olympic-level competition in a non-Olympic year, and you get a reminder that Dominique Malonga could dunk in a World Cup game while repping France. All of the tournament’s games will stream live on HBO Max, with select games airing on TNT and TruTV. Consider this your all-in primer to get you hyped to keep watching hoops during this WNBA hiatus. Continue reading...
"With Team USA all set for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, fans are calling for individual WNBA loyalties to be set aside till the tournament ends. Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, all have their own passionate fanbases.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 9:08 AM‘The goal is’ – Fans call for WNBA loyalties to be set aside as Team USA prepares for FIBA WC
With Team USA all set for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, fans are calling for individual WNBA loyalties to be set aside till the tournament ends. Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, all have their own passionate fanbases.
- The Guardian SportSep 4, 2026, 9:00 AMFiba World Cup: what to watch as Team USA and WNBA stars chase gold
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will be in action as the Americans seek their 12th World Cup title, with France looking like their top competition Sign up for the free WNBA 30 weekly newsletter The WNBA season is coming to a screeching halt for two weeks because of the Fiba Women’s World Cup, which runs from 4-13 September in Berlin. Yes, it’s weird timing this close to the playoffs, but also yes, the World Cup is really important. Maybe you’re reading this thinking about how the Atlanta Dream have won five of their last six games and need to keep riding the momentum, but I personally will never say no to more women’s basketball. You get to watch your favorite W players compete on the world stage, you get to watch Olympic-level competition in a non-Olympic year, and you get a reminder that Dominique Malonga could dunk in a World Cup game while repping France. All of the tournament’s games will stream live on HBO Max, with select games airing on TNT and TruTV. Consider this your all-in primer to get you hyped to keep watching hoops during this WNBA hiatus. Continue reading...
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