Canada's men's basketball team is set to take the Olympic court for the first time in a quarter-century, led by one of the NBA's brightest stars: point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. While Canada's golden generation boasts an abundance of NBA talent, SGA is the straw that stirs the drink — and the main reason why many consider the Canadians to be medal favorites in Paris. Here's how to watch every one of Gilgeous-Alexander's games at these Olympics.
Men's basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics will air on NBC and USA Network and stream on Peacock and NBC Olympics platforms starting on Saturday, July 27.
Dates: July 27 - Aug. 10
- Venue: Bercy Arena (knockout rounds and finals), Pierre Mauroy Stadium (group phase)
- TV channels: NBC, USA Network
- Streaming: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, NBC app, NBC Olympics app
Visit NBCOlympics.com/FAQ for more information on watching the Paris Olympics, including links to download the NBC, NBC Olympics and Peacock apps.
When will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander play at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
The Canadian men's basketball team has found itself in a group of death, as Group A also features Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece as well as tough Australia and Spain squads. It opened play with a win over Greece on July 27 and will play through its final group-stage game on Friday, Aug. 2. If they advance, Gilgeous-Alexander and Canada will play in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, Aug. 6; the semifinals on Thursday, Aug. 8; and the gold medal final on Saturday, Aug. 10.
How do I watch Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
The complete basketball schedule, including TV listings, is also available on the NBC Olympics schedule page.
All live streams are also available to watch on mobile, tablet and connected TV devices via the Peacock, NBC and NBC Olympics apps.
| DATE/TIME | EVENT | STREAM |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7/30 7:30-9:15a |
Men's Group A: Canada vs. Australia | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Fri, 8/2 11:15a-1p |
Men's Group A: Canada vs. Spain | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Tues, 8/6 5-7a |
Men's Quarterfinal 1 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Tues, 8/6 8:30-10:30a |
Men's Quarterfinal 2 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Tues, 8/6 12-2p |
Men's Quarterfinal 3 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Tues, 8/6 3:30-5:30p |
Men's Quarterfinal 4 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Thurs, 8/8 11:30a-1:30p |
Men's Semifinal 1 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Thurs, 8/8 3-5p |
Men's Semifinal 2 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Sat, 8/10 5-7a |
Men's Bronze Final 🏅 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
| Sat, 8/10 3:30-6p |
Men's Gold Final 🏅 | Peacock, NBCOlympics.com |
How do I watch Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on TV at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Live and tape-delayed coverage of the Canadian men's basketball team will be shown on the following TV channels: CNBC, USA Network.
The full TV listings for basketball can be found on the NBCOlympics.com schedule page by clicking the toggle at the top to “TV Only.”
How can I watch replays of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
If you missed any of the live action, you can catch up by watching the full event replays on the NBCOlympics.com Replay hub. The stream links above will also take you directly to the full replay of each live stream.
How many times has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander competed in the Olympics?
This will be SGA's first-ever Olympic appearance, and Canada's first overall since Sydney 2000. But while the 26-year-old may not have a wealth of international experience to fall back on, he's already proven himself a killer on the biggest stages. Gilgeous-Alexander was among the stars of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, leading Canada to its first-ever medal with a victory over the U.S. in the third-place game.