Where to watch France vs. Canada 2024 Basketball Showcase game? TV schedule, online streams and more (July 19)
In a blockbuster international friendly, France squares off with Canada on Friday. The game provides a golden opportunity for both teams to work on their schemes and strategies ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. France and Canada boasts some of the best players in the world, who have proved their prowess in the NBA.
France is spearheaded by generational talent Victor Wembanyama, the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year. The San Antonio Spurs center's skillset in unrivalled, as he can shoot, defend and handle the basketball at an elite level.
Wembanyama will have four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert alongside him. France is counting on their two superstar big men to deliver the goods at the upcoming quadrennial competition and present a strong challenge to Team USA.
France will also have the services of veteran NBA players like Nicolas Batum and Evan Fournier. The team has won two of their four exhibition games leading up to the blockbuster showdown against Canada.
Meanwhile, Canada's roster is filled with young superstars who are likely to dominate the sport for the next 5-10 years. OKC Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets Jamal Murray form a formidable backcourt that could challenge any team in the world.
Houston Rockets' Dillon Brooks' ability to play lockdown defense is a huge advantage for Canada. Out of the 12 players in its roster, 10 of them are established NBA players.
Canada has played just one exhibition game, which came against Team USA on July 10.
When and where is France vs. Canada basketball game?
The France vs. Canada Basketball Showcase game is scheduled to take place on Friday, July 19, at the CO'Met Arena in Orleans, France.
What time is France vs. Canada basketball game?
The game between France and Canada is scheduled for tip-off at 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT).
Where to watch France vs. Canada basketball game?
Hoops fans can watch the France vs. Canada game on the NBA app, NBA.com and NBA YouTube channel.
France Roster for Paris Olympics
Andrew Albicy (Gran Canaria)
Nicolas Batum (LA Clippers)
Isaïa Cordinier (Virtus Bologna)
Bilal Coulibaly (Washington Wizards)
Nando de Colo (ASVEL)
Evan Fournier (Free Agent)
Rudy Gobert (Minnesota Timberwolves)
Mathias Lessort (Panathinaikos)
Frank Ntilikina (Partizan)
Matthew Strazel (Monaco)
Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
Guerschon Yabusele (Real Madrid)
Canada Roster for Paris Olympics
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Minnesota Timberwolves)
RJ Barrett (Toronto Raptors)
Khem Birch (Bàsquet Girona)
Dillon Brooks (Houston Rockets)
Luguentz Dort (OKC Thunder)
Melvin Ejim (Unicaja)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder)
Trey Lyles (Sacramento Kings)
Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets)
Andrew Nembhard (Indiana Pacers)
Kelly Olynyk (Toronto Raptors)
Dwight Powell (Dallas Mavericks)