How to watch France vs. Canada in the Paris 2024 basketball online for free

Catch all the action from the basketball quarter-finals at Paris 2024.
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Evan Fournier of Team France goes up for a basket
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TL;DR: Live stream France vs. Canada at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


With so much incredible talent on display at Paris 2024, it's hard to keep track of what to watch. And basketball is not one you're going to want to miss. Next up it's host nation France and Canada going head-to-head for a spot in the semi-finals and a chance at a gold medal.

If you want to watch France vs. Canada at Paris 2024 for free from anywhere in the world, keep reading to find out all the information you need.


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When is France vs. Canada at Paris 2024?

France vs. Canada at Paris 2024 takes place at 12:00 p.m. ET on August 6.

How to watch France vs. Canada at Paris 2024 for free

France vs. Canada at Paris 2024 will be available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is a streaming platform that is geo-restricted to the UK, but don't worry, basketball fans from elsewhere in the world can still access this by using a VPN. A VPN is a tool that hides your real IP address (i.e. your digital location) and connects you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock free streaming sites like BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Unblock BBC iPlayer for free by following this simple process:

  1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

  4. Visit BBC iPlayer

  5. Live stream France vs. Canada from anywhere in the world

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$99.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it gives you time to stream select basketball games from Paris 2024 before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best service for streaming live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the UK

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream France vs. Canada at Paris 2024 for free with ExpressVPN.

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Lois Mackenzie

Lois Mackenzie is a freelance reporter at Mashable. Over the years she has written for many publications, covering everything from the local news to the best pair of running shoes. You can find bylines in publications including Fit&Well, Metro, and Coach magazine, usually covering deals on everything from earbuds to TVs, or guides on how to beat your half marathon time.

Lois also holds a Master's degree in Digital Journalism from Strathclyde University and obtained a Master of Arts in English Literature at the University of Aberdeen.

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