The NBA regular season is still many weeks away but basketball fans in Australia will be thrilled to know that the FIBA Men’s World Cup is fast approaching, bringing action and anticipation.
This competition only takes place every four years, with Spain as the defending champions. This time around, the Australia Boomers are sending one of their strongest squads ever.
Use this FIBA Basketball World Cup guide to review the options for watching it live on TV, or streaming the games to a mobile device wherever you are in Australia.
How to Watch the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Australia
The 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup is the 19th tournament, featuring 32 teams and is hosted by multiple nations, Indonesia, Philippines and Japan — which makes for prime-time viewing for Australian fans of the sport.
The tournament will officially launch on the 25th of August and will continue until 10th of September, with the Finals at the Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines. Australia is currently the 3rd ranked side in the competition, topped only by the United States (2) and defending champs Spain (1).
The Australia Boomers will play in Group E, alongside host-nation Japan (36), Finland (24) and Germany (11), where the matches will be held in Okinawa Arena, in Okinawa Japan. Anything short of a trip to to the quarter-finals would be considered a disappointment for a team that made the semi-finals last time around.
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup broadcast rights in Australia belong exclusively to ESPN (Foxtel/Kayo), where the majority of the games will be available to watch live as they happen.
ESPN will deliver over 100 hours of LIVE game action including every Boomer’s contest and the biggest games of the tournament, plus a dedicated wrap-up show World Cup Live. The broadcast team will feature Neroli Meadows, Andrew Gaze and Trevor Gleeson, with John Casey, the iconic voice of Australian basketball, calling every Boomers’ game.
Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to watch or stream the FIBA World Cup live on ESPN in Australia, including Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Telstra and Kayo Sports. Best of all, Foxtel Now currently offer new subscribers a free trial which can be used to stream the Basketball World Cup live.
| Provider | FIBA World Cup | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Foxtel Now | Over 100 hours of LIVE game action | Yes – 10-day Free trial |
| Kayo Sports | Over 100 hours of LIVE game action | Yes – with subscription |
| Free to Air | None | N/A |
What time is the Basketball World Cup live on TV today in Australia?
Below are the Australian TV fixtures for the next group of FIBA World Cup matches, with the dates, times and providers who will be carrying these games live. Several of the games will run concurrently, with your choice of watching on either ESPN or ESPN 2.
The Finals round (Sept 5th-10th) includes the fifth-eighth placings, quarter-finals, semis and championship game. New match dates and TV times will be added when the current events conclude, so be sure to check back frequently.
| World Cup Game | Date/Time (AEST) | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| USA v Canada Bronze match | LIVE: Sun, 10 Sept, 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Germany v Serbia Gold match | LIVE: Sun, 10 Sept, 10:30pm – 12:30am | Foxtel / Kayo |
Watch the FIBA Men’s World Cup live online with Foxtel Now
FeaturedOne option to watch the FIBA World Cup in Australia is with Foxtel or Foxtel Now. The Foxtel Now streaming service offers access to all the sport on Foxtel via their Sports Pack. That means that you get access to all the live and on-demand sports Foxtel has to offer, as well as a weekly FIBA World Cup wrap-up show.
This includes over 100 hours of LIVE game action shown live online, the equivalent of 50 contests, as well as “Fox Minis” which are condensed replays of every game on the schedule.
Additionally, Foxtel Now is available on a variety of popular devices including PC, Mac, iOS and Android, as well as Telstra TV, Chromecast, the newest PlayStations, and select Smart TVs.
To start you can check it out with a 10-day free trial, after which you will need to pay for both the Sports Pack and the Essentials Pack, as the two products come as a team.
In addition to being internet-connected, Foxtel Now also includes the option to stream FIBA Men’s World Cup games free using the Foxtel Go app when you’re away from home.
Stream the FIBA Men’s World Cup live with Kayo Sports
With Kayo Sports you will have access to the same sports broadcasts as Foxtel, and can stream the FIBA Men’s World Cup to eligible devices and browsers.
For fans who want to catch up on the late-night or early-morning action, Kayo Minis provide on demand basketball replays after the matches have concluded.
Kayo have the exact same sport programming as Foxtel, but with many built-in features that maximise your viewing experience. Features such as Interactive Graphics, SplitView, No Spoilers and a Key Moments option which provide highlights throughout matches in real-time.
Kayo doesn’t have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you’re no longer using it. If you want to check out Kayo after your trial is over simply choose between the Basic or Premium plans.
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 full fixtures list
| World Cup Game | Date | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Angola v Italy | 25 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Finland v Australia | 25 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Mexico v Montenegro | 25 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Latvia v Lebanon | 25 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Dominican Republic v Philippines | 25 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Germany v Japan | 25 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Egypt v Lithuania | 25 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Canada v France | 25 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| South Sudan v Puerto Rico | 26 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Cape Verde v Georgia | 26 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Jordan v Greece | 26 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Iran v Brazil | 26 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Slovenia v Venezuela | 26 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Serbia v China | 26 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| USA v New Zealand | 26 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Spain v Cote d’Ivoire | 26 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Italy v Dominican Republic | 27 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Australia v Germany | 27 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Montenegro v Egypt | 27 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Lebanon v Canada | 27 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Philippines v Angola | 27 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Japan v Finland | 27 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Lithuania v Mexico | 27 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| France v Latvia | 27 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| China v South Sudan | 28 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Venezuela v Cape Verde | 28 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| New Zealand v Jordan | 28 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Cote d’Ivoire v Iran | 28 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Georgia v Slovenia | 28 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Puerto Rico v Serbia | 28 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Greece v USA | 28 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Brazil v Spain | 28 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Germany v Finland | 29 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Angola v Dominican Republic | 29 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Egypt v Mexico | 29 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Lebanon v France | 29 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Australia v Japan | 29 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Philippines v Italy | 29 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Montenegro v Lithuania | 29 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Canada v Latvia | 29 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| South Sudan v Serbia | 30 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Georgia v Venezuela | 30 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| USA v Jordan | 30 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Cote d’Ivoire v Brazil | 30 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Slovenia v Cape Verde | 30 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| China v Puerto Rico | 30 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Greece v New Zealand | 30 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Iran v Spain | 30 Aug | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group A winner v Group B runner-up | 1 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group B winner v Group A runner-up | 1 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group C winner v Group D runner-up | 1 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group D winner v Group C runner-up | 1 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group E winner v Group F runner-up | 1 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group F winner v Group E runner-up | 1 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group G winner v Group H runner-up | 1 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group H winner v Group G runner-up | 1 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group A runner-up v Group B runner-up | 3 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group A winner v Group B winner | 3 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group C runner-up v Group D runner-up | 3 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group C winner v Group D winner | 3 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group E runner-up v Group F runner-up | 3 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group E winner v Group F winner | 3 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group G runner-up v Group H runner-up | 3 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group G winner v Group H winner | 3 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group I winner v Group J runner-up | 5 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group J winner v Group I runner-up | 5 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group K winner v Group L runner-up | 6 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Group L winner v Group K runner-up | 6 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| QF1 winner v QF2 winner | 8 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
| QF3 winner v QF4 winner | 8 Sep | Foxtel / Kayo |
Streaming Devices for FIBA World Cup
Here is a comprehensive list of sports streaming devices for watching basketball on your home TV or mobile.
Devices supported on Kayo
- PC/Mac: Yes – MacOS 10.12+ (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) & Windows 10 (Chrome, Firefox, Edge); web browser only
- iOS/Android Phones/Tablets: Yes – Via native apps (iOS 15+ and Android 8+)
- Hubbl: Yes – available on both the small device and Hubbl Glass
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, 3rd Generation
and Chromecast with Google TV for optimal streaming. SplitView not available - Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11+, 4th Generation or higher. Casting available to previous models
- Amazon Fire TV Stick – Yes
- Google TV: Yes – OS 8.0+
- Android TV: Yes – Via
app for version 8.0 andup on the following devices: Xiaomi Mi Box, Asus Nexus Player, NVIDIA SHIELD, Sony BRAVIA™ and select models of Hisense, Kogan, Mecool, Panasonic, Philips, Sharpand TCL - Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – 2017 and later models. SplitView not available
- LG TV: Yes – 2018 models or later using WebOS 4 and above. LG Netcast TV’s or via LG TV’s Web Browser Application not available.
- Hisense Smart TV: Select 2019 – 2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 9.35 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
