Where to watch USA vs Italy? TV channel and time for Team USA's second game at 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup
The defending champions return to action Sunday after opening with a dominant win over China.
Team USA continues its 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup campaign against Italy on Sunday, September 6, with both teams looking to remain unbeaten in Group D.
The United States opened the tournament with an emphatic 94-61 victory over China , extending its remarkable World Cup winning streak and immediately underlining why it entered Berlin as the favorite.
Italy also began with a victory , defeating Czechia in its opening group game.
What time is USA vs Italy?
USA vs Italy is scheduled to tip off at 8:45 p.m. local time in Berlin on Sunday, September 6.
That means the game begins at 2:45 p.m. ET and 11:45 a.m. PT in the United States. FIBA lists the contest as the third game in Group D and confirms Berlin Arena as the venue.
American viewers can watch the game live on TNT.
The matchup will also be available to stream on HBO Max, giving fans another way to follow Team USA's second appearance of the tournament. Current U.S. television listings also confirm the start on TNT.
Team USA looking to build on dominant opener
The Americans wasted little time making an impression in Berlin.
Caitlin Clark recorded 14 points and 11 assists against China, while Paige Bueckers also scored 14 as the United States cruised to a 33-point victory in its first game.
That result made this Italy matchup another important opportunity for coach Kara Lawson's team to build chemistry before completing the group stage against Czechia.
Italy presents a different challenge after also winning its opener, and FIBA's format makes every group result significant.
The winner of each four-team group advances directly to the quarterfinals, while the teams finishing second and third must go through the qualification round.
Team USA is chasing another world championship after decades of dominance in the competition.
Sunday's game provides the next test, with TNT carrying the action nationally as the Americans look to move to 2-0 in Berlin.
