How to Watch FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Live Online

After five years of absence, the FIBA Basketball World Cup is back for its 18th edition. I know, you were pretty bummed when you couldn’t see both the FIFA and FIBA World Cups together, but hey, at least it’s here now. Get yourselves ready as China will be hosting the best Alley-oops and Swishes from 31 August 2019 till 15 September 2019. Can’t wait to see it, huh? Well, join the club. The difference is that I know how to watch the 2019 FIBAWC live online. Do you? Don’t worry; you’ll about to find out. Follow my lead.

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 – Official Broadcasters

Are you wondering where you can watch the 18th tournament of the FIBA Basketball World Cup live online? Well, search no more. I’ve provided you with a list of the channels below. However, before we go right into it, you should know that these channels are only available in the countries mentioned next to them. That’s what we call geo-restrictions. A streaming service examines your IP address to determine your location. If you happen to live abroad, it’ll block you on the spot.

Oh, you will know when a channel blocks your access. Let me give you an example on ESPN. The channel is based in the United States and only allows access to viewers in the region. Anyone with a different IP address, i.e., abroad, will get this error message instead of their video:

The good thing is, I can help you unblock every channel on our list no matter where you reside on the map. All you have to do is scroll down a bit further. As for now, here are the top official streaming channels of this year’s FIBA.

• ESPN (USA)
• Fox Sports (Australia)
• CCTV (China)
• DAZN (Canada)
• Canal+ (France)
• Sky Italia (Italy)
• Match TV (Russia)

How to Watch the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup Live with a VPN

Although the channels broadcasting the tournament are only available in their own countries, you don’t have to be physically present in those regions to access them. How? Well, the solution comes in the form of a Virtual Private Network. It alters your online location to make it appear as if you’re browsing the internet from anywhere in the world. All it takes is a few clicks here and there, and you become a resident in a country of your choosing.

A VPN reroutes your traffic through a dedicated server in a chosen country. Once the connection takes place, your IP address changes to that of the region where the server is located. For example, if you connect to an American server, you’ll obtain a US IP address. As a result, you’ll be able to access the likes of ESPN, Hulu, Sling TV, and more. The same can be done for the other channels if you connect to a server in their respective countries.

That’s not all. A VPN does a lot more than circumvent regional restrictions. It’s the ultimate online security tool that adds an extra layer of protection to your browsing activities. It provides military-grade encryptions that can fend off any online threat or cyberattack that might be coming your way. Furthermore, a VPN hides your IP address, which makes it impossible for your ISP or government to monitor what you do online.

Stream FIBAWC – The Steps

You already know what a VPN is capable of. Let’s jump right into how to stream the FIBA World Cup anywhere:

1. Starting the process relies on what VPN you choose to invest in. In my opinion, ExpressVPN‘s is still the best VPN to work with.
2. Sign up with this robust VPN service provider and download their application straight from the website. You can also find their client in your native App Store.
3. Download complete. Now, launch the app and log in with your VPN account.
4. Choose a server according to where your chosen channel is available and hit connect:
   • US server for ESPN.
   • Australian server for Fox Sports.
   • Canadian server for DAZN, etc…
5. Once the connection takes place, launch your channel.
6. Stream the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup live wherever you are.

If you’re looking for a credible VPN that will elevate your online experience, I suggest you go for ExpressVPN‘s. It’s one of the fastest VPNs in the industry. You won’t even notice the speed drop their encryption causes. Not only that, but it also has servers in all the countries above. If it’s privacy that worries you, ExpressVPN adopts a strict no-log policy, which ensures that none of your data is being recorded for further use. However, other top VPNs can do the job just as well. Check them out in the table below.

Cut the Cord in the US

Don’t like long term cable subscriptions? Want an easier way to watch the FIBA World Cup in the US? Here are your best options:

Sling TV

Sling TV – one of my favorites – is the pioneer of the cord-cutting revolution. The first thing that caught users’ attention is its cheap price – 20$. At first, it was very new and unusual since no one was accustomed to such a platform. However, nowadays, it grew into one of the most demanded streaming services on the market. With Sling TV, you can access dozens of channels in the United States, including ESPN if you want to watch the tournament. But please note that the channels you get are based on the subscription you choose to end up with.

You only get ESPN if you sign up for the Orange or Orange+Blue bundles. They cost 25$ and 40$ respectively. If you choose the Blue subscription, ESPN is nowhere to be found.

Now, let’s talk about more of what Sling has to offer:

• Cost: $15/month first month, then $25/month. 40$ for Orange+Blue.
• Free Trial: 7 days
• Compatible Devices: Android, PC, Mac, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Chromecast, Xbox, Samsung Smart TV, and Roku.

PlayStation Vue

PlayStation Vue is a cable-replacement video streaming service that lets you watch live TV channels on a variety of platforms. You have no idea how much content you’ll be able to get once you subscribe to the service. You’ll get the likes of AMC, Animal Planet, BabyFirst, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNBC, CNN, E!, ESPN, ESPN 2, and so many more.

The streaming service has reasonable prices considering what you’ll be getting in return. PS Vue has four plans for you to pick from according to your needs. Here they are:

• Access – 44.99$/Month
• Core – 49.99$/Month
• Elite – 59.99$/Month
• Ultra – 79.99$/Month

By the way, if you have your doubts, you can always take their service for a test drive courtesy of their 5-day free trial. Go ahead, try it out. You can get PS Vue on Amazon Fire Stick. Android TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, iOS, PC, Mac, Android, and of course, PlayStation.

The 18th FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019

You still don’t know you’re way around the 2019 FIBA? Here’s everything you need to know:

Groups

Do you want a small peek at the FIBA World Cup’ 32 teams? Want to check how they’re all distributed in the group stage? Take a look below:

Group A

• Ivory Coast
• Poland
• Venezuela
• China

Group B

• Russia
• Argentina
• South Korea
• Nigeria

Group C

• Spain
• Iran
• Puerto Rico
• Tunisia

Group D

• Angola
• Philippines
• Italy
• Serbia

Group E

• Turkey
• Czech Republic
• United States
• Japan

Group F

• Greece
• New Zealand
• Brazil
• Montenegro

Group G

• Dominican Republic
• France
• Germany
• Jordan

Group H

• Canada
• Senegal
• Lithuania
• Australia

Schedule

Check out the full schedule of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup a bit further to the south.

August 31

• Poland vs. Vebezyeka
• Ivory Coast vs. China
• Russia vs. Nigeria
• Argentina vs. South Korea
• Iran vs. Purto Rico
• Spain vs. Tunisia
• Angola vs. Serbia
• Philippines vs. Italy

September 1st

• Turkey vs. Japan
• The Czech Republic vs. the United States
• New Zealand vs. Brazil
• Greece vs. Montenegro
• The Dominican Republic vs. Jordan
• France vs. Germany
• Canada vs. Australia
• Senegal vs. Lithuania

September 2nd

• Venezuela vs. Ivory Coast
• China vs. Poland
• Nigeria vs. Argentina
• South Korea vs. Russia
• Tunisia vs. Iran
• Puerto Rico vs. Spain
• Italy vs. Angola
• Serbia vs. the Philippines

September 4th

• Ivory Coast vs. Poland
• Venezuela vs. China
• South Kora vs. Nigeria
• Russia vs. Argentina
• Puerto Rico vs. Tunisia
• Spain vs. Iran
• Angola vs. the Philippines
• Italy vs. Serbia

September 5th

• Turkey vs. the Czech Republic
• United States vs. Japan
• Brazil vs. Montenegro
• Greece vs. New Zealand
• Germany vs. Jordan
• Dominican Republic vs. France
• Canada vs. Senegal
• Lithuania vs. Australia

September 10th – 11th

• Quarter-Finals

September 13th

• Semi-Finals

September 15th

• Final

How to Watch FIBA World Cup Live – Final Thoughts

Last FIBA, the United States scored their 5th overall victory. Do you think they’ll be able to accomplish the sixth one? We don’t know for sure until we see how the gameplay goes. However, to do so, you need a VPN to access any of the channels broadcasting the tournament. Get one and stream the 2019 FIBA World Cup live anywhere. If you run into trouble setting up a VPN connection, hit me up in the comments below.