When Is the Olympic Basketball Final? 2024 Date & Time

By Sarah Miller · November 2, 2041

The Olympic basketball final for the 2024 Paris Games is scheduled for August 10, 2024, with the men's gold medal game set for 3:30 PM CEST at the Bercy Arena in Paris. The women's final will take place earlier the same day at 10:30 AM CEST.

Olympic Basketball Final Dates and Times

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will feature both men's and women's basketball finals on August 10, 2024. These marquee events mark the culmination of a two-week tournament involving 12 national teams per gender competing in group stages, quarterfinals, semifinals, and ultimately the medal games.

Key Game Schedule

Women's Gold Medal Game: August 10, 2024 | 10:30 AM CEST (Paris time)
Men's Gold Medal Game: August 10, 2024 | 3:30 PM CEST (Paris time)
Venue: Accor Arena (formerly Bercy Arena), Paris, France
Live Broadcast: NBC (USA), Eurosport (Europe), and various regional broadcasters

How Teams Qualify for the Final

Reaching the Olympic basketball final requires navigating a rigorous competition format. Here’s how teams progress through the tournament:

Tournament Structure Overview

Group Stage: 12 teams divided into 3 groups of 4; top two from each group plus two best third-place teams advance.
Quarterfinals: Eight teams compete in single-elimination matchups.
Semifinals: Winners of quarterfinals determine who plays for gold or bronze.
Finals: Winners of semifinals meet for gold; losers play for bronze.

Historical Context and Past Champions

Basketball has been an Olympic sport since 1936 for men and 1976 for women. The United States dominates both categories, especially in recent decades.

Olympics	Men's Champion	Runner-up (Men)	Women's Champion	Runner-up (Women)
2020 Tokyo	United States	France	United States	Japan
2016 Rio	United States	Serbia	United States	Spain
2012 London	United States	Spain	United States	France
2008 Beijing	United States	Spain	United States	Australia
2004 Athens	Argentina	Italy	United States	Australia

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The data shows the U.S. men's team has won four of the last five Olympic titles, with Argentina's 2004 victory being the only exception. The U.S. women's team remains undefeated in finals since 1996, underscoring their global dominance in international basketball.

Top Contenders for 2024 Olympic Basketball Finals

Several nations are expected to challenge the United States for gold in Paris:

Men's Tournament Watchlist

France: Host nation with strong NBA presence (Rudy Gobert, Evan Fournier).
Canada: Rising program with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Scottie Barnes.
Serbia: Nikola Jokić-led squad known for elite ball movement and shooting.
Australia: Consistently competitive with NBA-experienced players.

Women's Tournament Watchlist

France: Home advantage and deep roster led by Marine Johannes.
Japan: Silver medalists in 2020; fast-paced, high-efficiency offense.
China: Strong frontcourt with Yao Lei and Li Yueru.
Belgium: Emerging power with Ngoye Mabika and Emma Meesseman.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Olympic Basketball Final

When is the 2024 Olympic men's basketball final?

The men's basketball final at the 2024 Paris Olympics is scheduled for August 10, 2024, at 3:30 PM CEST (9:30 AM ET) at the Accor Arena in Paris.

When is the 2024 Olympic women's basketball final?

The women's basketball final will be held on August 10, 2024, starting at 10:30 AM CEST (4:30 AM ET), preceding the men's final at the same venue.

Where will the Olympic basketball final be played?

Both the men's and women's finals will take place at the Accor Arena (Bercy Arena) in Paris, France, which has a seating capacity of over 20,000 for basketball events.

How can I watch the Olympic basketball final live?

In the United States, NBC and its streaming platforms (Peacock, NBCOlympics.com) will broadcast the games. International viewers can access coverage via Eurosport, CBC, Seven Network, or the official Olympics YouTube channel depending on region.

Has the USA ever lost an Olympic basketball final?

The U.S. men's team last lost an Olympic final in 2000 (to France in preliminary round, but gold game was vs France in 2020). They were defeated in the semifinals in 2004 by Argentina, who went on to win gold. The U.S. women's team has not lost a gold medal game since 1992.