What is Courtside 1891? Subscription price, cost & everything to know about FIBA's streaming platform on DAZN

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As the popularity of FIBA basketball continues to rise, so does the collective interest in streaming international games. Fans all over the world looking to catch their home countries or their favorite international stars are in luck thanks to Courtside 1891.

FIBA's exclusive streaming platform runs on DAZN and will feature all of the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (OQTs). Those qualifiers will take place in Greece, Latvia, Puerto Rico and Spain, and they will ultimately determine the remaining four teams that will compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics basketball tournament in Paris.

Interested in streaming FIBA hoops this summer and beyond? Read on to learn more about the Courtside 1891 streaming service on DAZN.

WATCH: Olympic Qualifying Tournaments on Courtside 1891

What is Courtside 1891?

Courtside 1891 is the exclusive home of FIBA action on DAZN, specifically concentrated on international hoops.

The streaming service features a wide array of content, including FIBA World Cups, FIBA qualifiers, FIBA Continental Cup competitions, continental leagues and even Youth World Cups.

How much does Courtside 1891 cost?

Courtside 1891 offers two subscriptions:

  • Courtside 1891 Plus:free subscription which provides access to highlights and curated feeds. Users must create a free account before utilizing the free subscription.
  • Courtside 1891 Max:paid subscription which provides access to live game streams as well as complete game replays. Subscription cost is $29.99 (USD).

How can I watch Courtside 1891?

Courtside 1891 can be found on DAZN, a global distributor of Courtside 1891. Thanks to the partnership, fans can watch Courtside 1891 as a standalone offering on DAZN. Fans can also stream Courtside 1891 through the app, which is available in the app store for both Apple and Android users.

Supported devices and browser types are listed below:

  • Chrome: Android mobile, Windows
  • Safari: iOS mobile, Mac, tablet
  • Firefox: Windows, Mac
  • Edge: Windows
  • Samsung Internet: Android mobile
  • Android Webview: Android mobile

Why is FIBA's app called Courtside 1891?

The digital platform's name was inspired by James Naismith, who invented the game of basketball in 1891. The experience of Courtside 1891 makes users feel like they are courtside at the events they're streaming.

When are the FIBA Basketball Olympic qualifiers?

The FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments in Latvia, Puerto Rico, Greece and Spain will tip off on Tuesday, July 2, and run through Sunday, July 7.

The four tournament champions will go on to compete with the other eight teams that have already qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Event Location Start End
FIBA Olympic Qualifying
Tournament Latvia
Riga, Latvia July 2 July 7
FIBA Olympic Qualifying
Tournament Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico July 2 July 7
FIBA Olympic Qualifying
Tournament Greece
Pireaus, Greece July 2 July 7
FIBA Olympic Qualifying
Tournament Spain
Valencia, Spain July 2 July 7
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Sloan Piva is a content producer at The Sporting News.
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