FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019: How to Watch Live Stream, TV Channels, Where to Watch Online in HD?

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FIBA World Cup 2019 is set to begin on Aug. 31 in China. FIBA World cup is the 2nd most important basketball tournament in the world, after the NBA and NCAA Basketball tournaments. We are trying to cover major leagues of Basketball on this website to provide you the complete information about them.

The tournament will take place in China. We have already published all the match details, and fiba world cup schedule. Also, we have shared all FIBA basketball team Rosters on our website. Check them in our Teams category section.

Now, you must be looking for TV Channels and Live stream details for FIBA world cup 2019. Here’s everything you need to know about the FIBA 2019 World Cup.

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Brief details

2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup

2019年FIBA篮球世界杯
Tournament details Official Website: http://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2019
Host country and Venue(s)	China and 8 (in 8 host cities)
Dates and Teams	31 August – 15 September | 32 Teams (from 4 confederations)
Live Stream TV Channels	ESPN+, CCTV, Fox Sports, DAZN, Canal+ & more
Other Online Streaming options	Live Basketball TV, YouTube, Mobile Apps (iOS, Android)

General FAQs related to FIBA Basketball World Cup

When is the FIBA World Cup 2019?

The 18th edition of the basketball world cup tournament begins on Saturday, August 31, and the fiba world cup 2019 final scheduled for Sunday, September 15.

The tournament was originally scheduled for 2018 but was moved to this year, marking the first time since 1967 that the FIBA World Cup has not been played in the same year as the FIFA World Cup.

Where is the FIBA World Cup?

The FIBA World Cup will be hosted by China this year, as the tournament returns to the Far East for the first time since it took place in Japan in 2006.

The 2019 edition of the World Cup will be played across eight venues in

• Beijing
• Shanghai
• Nanjing
• Wuhan
• Dongguan
• Foshan
• Guangzhou
• Shenzhen

Format

• The tournament has been expanded from 24 to 32 teams, which are divided into eight groups of four.
• Each team in a group will play the other three teams once, with the top two teams from each group advancing to a second group stage.
• In the second phase, the 16 remaining teams will be split in four groups of four, with each team playing each other once.
• The top two teams in each group will qualify for the quarterfinals.

From then on, the tournament will follow a traditional knock-out stage format.

• The World Cup will serve as a qualification tournament for the 2020 Olympic Games.
• The top two teams from each of the Americas and Europe, and the top team from each of Africa, Asia and Oceania will qualify for the Olympics.

FIBA World Cup 2019 First round schedule (All times ET)

Saturday, August 31

• Angola vs. Serbia — 3:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Poland vs. Venezuela — 4 a.m., ESPN+
• Russia vs. Nigeria — 4:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Iran vs. Puerto Rico — 4:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Philippines vs. Italy — 7:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Ivory Coast vs. China — 8 a.m., ESPN+
• Argentina vs. South Korea — 8:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Spain vs. Tunisia — 8:30 a.m., ESPN+

Sunday, September 1

• Canada vs. Australia — 3:30 a.m., ESPN+
• New Zealand vs. Brazil — 4 a.m., ESPN+
• Turkey vs. Japan — 4:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Dominican Republic vs. Jordan — 4:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Senegal vs. Lithuania — 7:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Greece vs. Montenegro — 8 a.m., ESPN+
• U.S. vs. Czech Republic — 8:30 a.m., ESPN+
• France vs. Germany — 8:30 a.m., ESPN+

Monday, September 2

• Italy vs. Angola — 3:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Venezuela vs. Ivory Coast — 4 a.m., ESPN+
• Nigeria vs. Argentina — 4:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Tunisia vs. Iran — 4:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Serbia vs. Philippines — 7:30 a.m., ESPN+
• China vs. Poland — 8 a.m., ESPN+
• South Korea vs. Russia — 8:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Puerto Rico vs. Spain — 8:30 a.m., ESPN+

Tuesday, September 3

• Australia vs. Senegal — 3:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Montenegro vs. New Zealand — 4 a.m., ESPN+
• Japan vs. Czech Republic — 4:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Germany vs. Dominican Republic — 4:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Lithuania vs. Canada — 7:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Brazil vs. Greece — 8 a.m., ESPN+
• United States vs. Turkey — 8:30 a.m., ESPN+
  
• Jordan vs. France — 8:30 a.m., ESPN+

Wednesday, September 4

• Angola vs. Philippines — 3:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Ivory Coast vs. Poland — 4 a.m., ESPN+
• South Korea vs. Nigeria — 4:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Puerto Rico vs. Tunisia — 4:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Italy vs. Serbia — 7:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Venezuela vs. China — 8 a.m., ESPN+
• Russia vs. Argentina — 8:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Spain vs. Iran — 8:30 a.m., ESPN+

Thursday, September 5

• Canada vs. Senegal — 3:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Brazil vs. Montenegro — 4 a.m., ESPN+
• Turkey vs. Czech Republic — 4:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Germany vs. Jordan — 4:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Lithuania vs. Australia — 7:30 a.m., ESPN+
• Greece vs. New Zealand — 8 a.m., ESPN+
• United States vs. Japan — 8:30 a.m., ESPN+
  
• Dominican Republic vs. France — 8:30 a.m., ESPN+

FIBA World Cup 2019 Second round schedule (All times ET)

Friday, September 6

• A1 vs. B2
• B1 vs. A2
• C1 vs. D2
• D1 vs. C2
• A3 vs. B4
• B3 vs. A4
• C3 vs. D4
• D3 vs. C4

Saturday, September 7

• E1 vs. F2
• F1 vs. E2
• G1 vs. H2
• H1 vs. G2
• E3 vs. F4
• F3 vs. E4
• G3 vs. H4
• H3 vs. G4

Sunday, September 8

• A2 vs. B2
• A1 vs. B1
• C2 vs. D2
• C1 vs. D1
• A4 vs. B4
• A3 vs. B3
• C4 vs. D4
• C3 vs. D3

Monday, September 9 

• E2 vs. F2
• E1 vs. F1
• G2 vs. H2
• G1 vs. H1
• E4 vs. F4
• E3 vs. F3
• G4 vs. H4
• G3 vs. H3

FIBA World Cup 2019 Quarter-finals schedule (All times ET)

Tuesday, September 10

• I1 vs. J2
• J1 vs. I2

Wednesday, September 11

• K1 vs. L2
• L1 vs. K2

Consolation games schedule (All times ET)

Thursday, September 12

• QF1 loser vs. QF2 loser
• QF3 loser vs. QF4 loser

Semifinals (1/2) schedule (All times ET)

Friday, September 13

• I1/J2 vs. K1/L2
• J1/I2 vs. L1/K2

Bronze-medal game

Saturday, September 14

• SF1 loser vs. SF2 loser

Gold-medal game

Sunday, September 15

• SM1 winner vs. SM2 winner

 

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Live Streaming Broadcasters and TV Channels details

Live stream telecast for every FIBA world cup 2019 game will be available via ESPN+ and different channels mentioned below.

• If you are in the USA then you can watch FIBA world cup 2019 exclusive live on ESPN+.

Country-wise Broadcasters TV Channels list

The television rights holders by country or region are as follows:

Country/Region	Broadcasters TV Channels
China (host)	CCTV, Tencent
African Group	beIN Sports, StarTimes, Canal+
Arab World	beIN Sports
Argentina	TyC Sports
Andorra	Canal+, Cuatro
Angola	TPA
Australia	Fox Sports
Brazil	SporTV
Bangladesh	Bangladesh Television
Balkans	Sportklub
Canada	DAZN
Czech Republic	Ceská Televize
Cambodia	BTV News
Chile	TVN
Cuba	ICRTV
Caribbean	Fox Sports, DirecTV
Europe	EBU
East Timor	RTES
Finland	Yle
France	Canal+
Georgia	GTV
Greece	ERT
Germany	Telekom Deutschland, Magenta
Hong Kong	I-CABLE
Hungary	M4 Sport
Iceland	RUV
India	FanCode
Indonesia	Kompas TV
Iran	IRIB Varzesh, Varzesh TV Farsi
Ireland	Discovery
Israel	Sport 5
Italy	Sky Sport
Ivory Coast	RTI
Japan	Fuji TV, DAZN
Jordan	Jordan Sport TV, beIN Sports
Kazakhstan	Qazaqstan
Kosovo	RTK
Latvia	TV3
Lithuania	TV3
Lebanon	LBC, beIN Sports
Montenegro	RTCG
Macau	TDM
Malaysia	Astro TV
Mongolia	NTV
Netherlands	Ziggo
New Zealand	Māori Television, Sky
Nigeria	NTA
Norway	Viasat Sport
Pakistan	PTV Network
Philippines	ESPN 5, One Sports
Puerto Rico	WAPA-TV
Poland	TVP Sport
Portugal	RTP
Paraguay	TigoStarTV
Pacific Islands	Melania Media
Russia	Match TV
Slovakia	RTVS
Senegal	RTS
Serbia	RTS, Sport Klub
Slovenia	Pop TV
Singapore	StarHub TV
South Korea	SPOTV
Senegal	RTS
Spain	Cuatro, DAZN
Switzerland	Swiss TV, Canal+
Sweden	Viasat Sport
San Marino	SMRTV
Taiwan	Eleven Sports
Turkey	NTV, S Sport
Tunisia	TTV1, beIN Sports
Tajikistan	TV Varzish
Thailand	Workpoint TV
Turkmenistan	Turkmenistan Sport TV
UNASUR	Fox Sports, DirecTV
United States	ESPN
Uruguay	Antel
Ukraine	XSPORT
Uzbekistan	Sport Uzbekistan TV (O’zbekiston)
United Kingdom	Discovery, Eurosport
Vietnam	VTC
Zimbabwe	ZBC

We will try to add Youtube/Ustream/External Links, Before 30 minutes of the match. FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Live Stream, HD TV Channels TV coverage will also give you English commentary & live score.

Where to Watch FIBA World Cup 2019 for the Basketball fans of United States of America?

Every game of the FIBA World Cup will go on air on ESPN+ and Fox Sports TV channels, especially for the USA people.

As we all know, The tournament begins with 32 teams divided into eight groups. There will be total 3 matches around 32 teams. Then qualified teams will play another round.

The FIBA Basketball World cup Final will be held on 15 September at China. Czech Republic will make its first appearance in the FIBA World Cup, while Poland makes its return to the FIBA Basketball World Cup after 1967. So there will be many historical moments in this FIBA world cup 2019.

Other Online Streaming Options which you can try for watching FIBA World Cup 2019 streaming

YouTube TV

YouTube TV is a free and reliable online streaming platform for watching any sporting event. FIBA world cup 2019 will also go on Air on YouTube. You have to purchase a subscription, starting at 49.99 USD per month.

Hulu With Live TV

Hulu is a subscription-based one of the prime premium live streaming service, starting from USD 44.99 per month. You can watch any sporting event online.

PlayStation Vue

Playstation Paid plan Available for USD 44.99 allows users to watch FIBA Basketball world cup China. Of course, you want to hear about the free trial as well. PlayStation offers users a 5-day free trial. Hence, you should check out the service first before you try it.

DirecTV

DirectTV also allows users to watch a live sports event, and the subscription service starts from USD 50 per month.

Sling TV

Sling TV allows having sports streaming options. You have to buy a subscription starting from around 49USD per month. You always have the option to use an external service like SlingTV. If you’re outside the area or wish to watch specific coverage, you will want to use a VPN to enjoy it. Just make sure you use a VPN should you intend to be outside the nation during the tournament. 

You could technically watch a small portion of the FIBA World Cup for free if you sign up for the free trial and then cancel your subscription after you are done watching your content. Currently, Sling TV offers support for the following list of internet-enabled devices such as Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Xbox, Chromecast, Amazon Fire Stick, Android TV, Apple TV, Mac, PC, Android.

Livebasketball.TV

LiveBasketball.tv website is the online platform which provides live and on-demand HD streaming of various basketball Matches whether at the national team or club level to basketball fans throughout the world.

Apart from the live stream, you will also enjoy the FIBA world cup full-game replays, highlights, interviews of Experts with analysis and much more, LiveBasketball.tv also gives access to an ever-expanding video archive.

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