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The 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup begins Friday in Berlin, Germany

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

The 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup begins Friday in Berlin, Germany
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The 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup starts this Friday, September 4, in Berlin, Germany, featuring 16 international teams competing for the championship. The tournament structure begins with a round-robin group stage before advancing to elimination rounds, concluding with the gold medal game on September 13. Team USA enters the competition seeking its fifth consecutive title and tenth overall victory in the last 13 tournaments. The roster includes Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese, coached by Kara Lawson. Games will be available for viewing on TNT, truTV, TBS, HBO Max, and DIRECTV. The field of teams has expanded by four squads compared to the 2022 tournament, returning to the 16-team format used historically since 1990.

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  • •The 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup opens Friday in Berlin, Germany.
  • •The 16-team tournament concludes with the gold medal game on September 13.
  • •Team USA enters the event having won the last four editions of the tournament.
  • •Broadcasting rights are held by TNT Sports, with games airing on TNT, truTV, TBS, HBO Max, and DIRECTV.
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Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup, including TV channel and streaming options for the international tournament.

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