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The 19th edition of the FIBA World Cup will take place from August 25th to September 10th in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. We’ve already given you a detailed schedule with tip-off time for every game of the tournament. Now we also provide you with various FIBA World Cup TV and live streaming options so you can choose the right channel wherever you are in the world.

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FIBA World Cup on TV coverage and live streaming options
Contents
- 1 FIBA World Cup on TV coverage and live streaming options
- 1.1 Where to watch FIBA World Cup in the UK
- 1.2 Where to watch FIBA World Cup in the USA
- 1.3 Where to watch FIBA World Cup in Canada
- 1.4 Where to watch FIBA World Cup in Australia
- 1.5 Where to watch FIBA World Cup in New Zealand
- 1.6 Where to watch FIBA World Cup in the Philippines
- 1.7 How to watch FIBA World Cup on Courtside 1891
With the 2023 FIBA World Cup upon us, we give all the main options for viewing.
Where to watch FIBA World Cup in the UK
If you are in the UK and wonder where to watch FIBA World Cup here is what you need to know.
FIBA’s Courtside 1891
For UK residents the only way to watch the FIBA World Cup live is via the FIBA’s streaming service called Courtside 1891. Basketball fans in the UK can purchase a FIBA World Cup Pass that costs just £21,99 and with it, they will get access to every game from the competition.
The pass also includes extended highlights and top plays highlights. Also, with this option one can watch matches on-demand if two games of interest happen to be playing at the same time.
Where to watch FIBA World Cup in the USA
ESPN
The only way to watch live on TV or online the 2023 FIBA World Cup if you’re in America is via ESPN or the ESPN+ app. Here you can also choose the option for Spanish commentary. It costs only $25,99 per month to subscribe to ESPN. The network has confirmed that all matches will be available live on the ESPN+ App, while all Team USA games will be shown on ESPN 2.
ESPN 2 will be showing a live match from every time slot of the tournament but when 2 or more games are playing at the same time ESPN 3 will be coming to help too.
Where to watch FIBA World Cup in Canada
If you are in Canada and wonder where to watch FIBA World Cup here is what you need to know.
Sportsnet
This pay-per-view cable network is not free. However, this is the only place that provides coverage of all FIBA World Cup matches with the Sportsnet App helping out when 2 or more games happen at the same time.
Canadians can purchase an early subscription to Sportsnet for one lump sum of $249,99. Alternatively, there is a $28,99 per month option.
Where to watch FIBA World Cup in Australia
If you are in Australia and wonder where to watch FIBA World Cup here is what you need to know.
ESPN Australia
The only way to watch live on TV or online the 2023 FIBA World Cup if you’re in Australia is via ESPN Australia or the ESPN+ app. It costs only $54,99AU per month to subscribe to ESPN Australia. The network has confirmed that all matches will be available live on the ESPN+ App, while all Australia games will be shown on ESPN Main Events and ESPN 1.
ESPN 1 will be showing a live match from every time slot of the tournament but when 2 or more games are playing at the same time ESPN 2 and 3 will be coming to help too.
Where to watch FIBA World Cup in New Zealand
If you are in New Zealand and wonder where to watch FIBA World Cup here is what you need to know.
TVNZ
The place to watch on TV FIBA World Cup in New Zealand is the Freeview channel TVNZ. This free-to-watch TV channel guarantees large viewing numbers from New Zealand with the TVNZ+ App also set to provide coverage of the FIBA World Cup and on-demand options + highlights when matches start at the same time.

Where to watch FIBA World Cup in the Philippines
And finally, if you happen to be in the Philippines and want to watch FIBA World CUP on TV here is how to do that.
Cignal Smart
The rights to show the 2023 FIBA World Cup for one of the home nations the Philippines belong to the Cignal Smart TV channel. Cignal TV is not a free-to-view platform and one needs a subscription to get access to it. The monthly fee averages depending on the plan and the amount of access one wants from the 12 sports channels Cignal Smart offers.
The 2023 FIBA World Cup will be shown on Cignal TV’s channels 3, 4, 5 and 6. A package with a subscription for only those will cost around Php1,990 per month.
How to watch FIBA World Cup on Courtside 1891
Finally, one of the safest ways to watch every piece of the action from any of the above territories is the FIBA-owned Courtside 1891 digital platform. It provides FIBA World Cup Pass for the entire tournament with a cost of only £21,99 or $27,99.
Once obtained the FIBA World Cup Pass allows you to watch every game, as well as highlights and on-demand options for matches that happen to be taking place at the same time.
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