2020 Olympics Soccer Broadcast Guide: Where to watch the women’s tournament in USA & 70+ countries

For women’s football fans, their wait for a major international competition is nearly finally over. There’s been plenty of action this summer for fans of the men’s game, with the Euro and Copa America competitions recently coming to an end, plus the ongoing Gold Cup. But for those who have a female player they support or a team they’re cheering for, it’s been a long wait since the club season ended.

Well, the seventh edition of the Olympic women’s soccer tournament is set to get underway, and Live Soccer TV has all the info women’s football fans need so as not to miss out on a minute of the action.

Who are the reigning Olympic women’s soccer champions?

Germany are the reigning Olympic champions in women’s soccer. However, die Nationalelf failed to qualify for this summer’s competition after being knocked out in the 2019 Women’s World Cup quarter-finals by Sweden, so won’t have a chance to defend their title.

Who are the most successful women’s soccer team in Olympic history?

Not surprisingly, the USWNT are by far the most succesful women’s soccer team in Olympic history. To date, the Stars and Stripes have won four gold medals and one silver; in fact, the only edition they failed to clinch a medal was the last edition, staged in Brazil in 2016.

When does the 2020 Olympics women’s soccer tournament begin?

The 2020 Olympics women’s soccer tournament will begin on July 21st and end on August 6th.

Where will the 2020 Olympics women’s soccer tournament take place?

The 2020 Olympics women’s soccer tournament will take place in Japan.  

How many venues will host the 2020 Olympics women’s soccer tournament?

A total of seven venues will host the 2020 Olympics women’s soccer tournament. They are:

  • Kashima Stadium, Kashima
  • Miyagi Stadium, Rifu
  • Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama
  • Sapporo Dome, Sapporo
  • National Stadium, Tokyo
  • Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo
  • International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama

What teams are playing in the 2020 Olympics women’s soccer tournament?

There are a total of 12 teams from six different confederations taking part, including hosts Japan. They are:

  • Australia (AFC)
  • Brazil (CONMEBOL)
  • Canada (CONCACAF)
  • Chile (CONMEBOL)
  • China (AFC)
  • Great Britain
  • Japan (AFC)
  • Netherlands (UEFA)
  • New Zealand (OFC)
  • Sweden (UEFA)
  • USA (CONCACAF)
  • Zambia (CAF)

Are there any new sides at the 2020 Olympics women’s soccer tournament?

There will be three debutant sides at the seventh edition of the Olympics women’s soccer tournament. They are Chile, the Netherlands, and Zambia.

When and where will the 2020 Olympics women’s soccer final take place?

The 2020 Olympics women’s soccer final will take place on August 6th at the National Stadium in Tokyo.

Where can I watch 2020 Olympics women’s soccer games live on TV or on demand? And where can I live-stream matches?

Here’s how you can tune into this summer’s 2020 Olympics competition if you live in one of the following countries (or regions) via TV, live-streaming, or on demand:

USA: Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO NOW, Olympic Channel, UNIVERSO, NBC Sports App, NBCOlympics.com, USA Network

UK: BBC Sport Web, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, EuroSport 1 UK, EuroSport Player UK

Australia: 7plus

New Zealand: Sky Sport 8 NZ, SKY Go NZ

If you live outside one of these countries (or regions) listed, no worries.

Simply check out our bespoke 2020 Olympics women’s soccer page tailored with geo-targeted broadcast info for your specific location and updates as the competition progresses. And please note – various channels will show various matches throughout the competition, so make sure you take a look at our page to make sure you locate the correct channel for the match you wish to follow. 


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