Thanks to a straight set win over Poland in the quarterfinals, the U.S. women’s volleyball team will now compete for an Olympic medal.
After their victory over a strong Poland team, the Americans advance to the semifinals for the fifth consecutive Olympics. Now they’ll face a tough opponent in Brazil, who the U.S. is all too familiar with, losing back-to-back gold-medal matches against Brazil in 2008 and 2012.
LIVE: Follow USA vs. Brazil updates from 2024 Olympics volleyball semifinal
Team USA then got its revenge, capturing its first-ever gold medal in Tokyo against the Brazilians, defeating them in straight sets.
A lot is on the line for both teams, as the U.S. will aim to get back to the gold medal match again, while Brazil will look to avenge its Tokyo defeat.
Here is everything you need to know in order to watch Team USA vs. Brazil in the Olympic women’s volleyball semifinals, including TV and streaming options for the match.
What channel is USA vs. Brazil women’s volleyball on today?
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Peacock, Fubo
The Olympic women’s volleyball semifinal match between Team USA and Brazil will air on NBC.
Cord-cutters can stream the match live on Fubo, which offers a free trial. Peacock is another streaming option.
What time is USA vs. Brazil women’s volleyball today?
- Date: Thursday, Aug. 8
- Time: 10 a.m. ET
Team USA vs. Brazil is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 8. The match will be played at South Paris Arena.
USA Olympic women’s volleyball roster
Name | Position | College |
Micha Hancock | Setter | Penn State |
Jordyn Poulter | Setter | Illinois |
Avery Skinner | Outside | Kentucky |
Justine Wong-Orantes | Libero | Nebraska |
Lauren Carlini | Setter | Wisconsin |
Jordan Larson | Outside | Nebraska |
Annie Drews | Opposite | Purdue |
Jordan Thompson | Opposite | Cincinnati |
Haleigh Washington | Middle | Penn State |
Dana Rettke | Middle | Wisconsin |
Kathryn Plummer | Outside | Stanford |
Kelsey Robinson Cook | Outside | Nebraska |
Chiaka Ogbogu | Middle | Texas |
USA Olympic women’s volleyball coaching staff
Name | Position |
Karch Kiraly | Head Coach |
Tama Miyashiro | Assistant Coach |
Erin Virtue | Assistant Coach |
Alfee Reft | Assistant Coach |
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