\The basketball tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris promises to be a highlight of the Games, featuring intense competition and showcasing top international talent. Running from July 27 to August 11, the tournament will take place across multiple venues, including the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille and the Bercy Arena in Paris [[?]](https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/sports/basketball) [[?]](https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/mens-olympic-basketball-tournament-paris-2024/news/olympics-men-2024-news-final-schedule-of-olympic-basketball-tournaments-paris-2024-confirmed).

Men’s Tournament

The men’s basketball tournament will feature 12 teams, divided into three groups of four. The defending champions, Team USA, have been drawn into Group C alongside Serbia, South Sudan, and the winner of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) held in Puerto Rico. Group A is composed of Australia, Canada, and the winners of the OQTs in Greece and Spain. Group B includes the host nation France, Germany, Japan, and the winner of the OQT in Latvia [[?]](https://olympics.com/en/news/paris-2024-olympic-games-basketball-draw-results-men).

The group stage matches will commence on July 27, with knockout rounds beginning in early August and culminating in the gold medal match on August 10. This tournament is expected to be fiercely contested, with powerhouse teams like the USA, Serbia, and France all vying for the top spot. Additionally, the inclusion of South Sudan marks a historic debut for the nation in Olympic basketball [[?]](https://olympics.com/en/news/paris-2024-olympic-games-basketball-draw-results-men) [[?]](https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/mens-olympic-basketball-tournament-paris-2024/news/olympics-men-2024-news-final-schedule-of-olympic-basketball-tournaments-paris-2024-confirmed).

Women’s Tournament

Similarly, the women’s tournament will also see 12 teams competing in a format identical to the men’s, with group stage matches starting on July 27 and the final match scheduled for August 11. The United States women’s team, which has been dominant in past Olympics, is once again the favorite. However, they will face stiff competition from other strong teams such as Australia, Spain, and the host nation France [[?]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball_at_the_2024_Summer_Olympics) [[?]](https://olympics.com/en/news/paris-2024-olympic-games-basketball-draw-results-men).

Qualification and Preparation

Qualification for the tournament has seen intense battles across various continents. The host nation France automatically qualifies, while other spots were decided through the FIBA World Cups and Olympic Qualifying Tournaments held in 2023 and 2024. Notable qualifiers include Germany, Canada, and Japan for the men’s teams, and the USA, Australia, and Serbia for the women’s teams [[?]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball_at_the_2024_Summer_Olympics) [[?]](https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/mens-olympic-basketball-tournament-paris-2024/news/olympics-men-2024-news-final-schedule-of-olympic-basketball-tournaments-paris-2024-confirmed).

Key Storylines

Several compelling storylines are emerging as the tournament approaches. For the men’s teams, the matchup between the USA and Serbia is highly anticipated, given their historical rivalry and the strength of both squads. Additionally, France’s quest for their first Olympic gold on home soil adds an extra layer of excitement [[?]](https://olympics.com/en/news/paris-2024-olympic-games-basketball-draw-results-men).

In the women’s tournament, all eyes will be on the USA as they attempt to continue their Olympic dominance. However, the host nation France, with the advantage of playing at home, is considered a strong contender. Australia’s team, featuring basketball legends like Lauren Jackson and rising stars like Josh Giddey, is also expected to make a deep run [[?]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball_at_the_2024_Summer_Olympics).

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Conclusion

The basketball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics is set to be a thrilling display of athletic prowess and national pride. With top-tier talent, historic rivalries, and the excitement of the Olympic stage, fans around the world can look forward to two weeks of unforgettable basketball action.

For further information, including detailed schedules and ticket purchasing, visit the [official Paris 2024 Olympic website](https://olympics.com/en/) and the [FIBA basketball page](https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/mens-olympic-basketball-tournament-paris-2024/news/olympics-men-2024-news-final-schedule-of-olympic-basketball-tournaments-paris-2024-confirmed) [[?]](https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/sports/basketball) [[?]](https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/mens-olympic-basketball-tournament-paris-2024/news/olympics-men-2024-news-final-schedule-of-olympic-basketball-tournaments-paris-2024-confirmed) [[?]](https://olympics.com/en/news/paris-2024-olympic-games-basketball-draw-results-men).