Team USA plays against Switzerland in women’s beach volleyball at the 2024 Olympic Games this afternoon. The game will be broadcasted on NBC at 3 p.m. CT. Fans can watch this matchup for free online by using the free trials offered by Fubo TV and DirecTV Stream. Alternatively, Peacock will livestream this event.
Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes are the only American team remaining in the competition, as the other duo lost their quarterfinal match yesterday.
Cheng and Hughes have played well throughout the event, as they boast a 4-0 record heading into today’s matchup. The American duo finished atop their group with a 3-0 record, winning all three of their matches in two sets. Their dominance set them up for success in the Round of 16, where they knocked off Italy in three sets to reach the quarterfinal round.
Due to their incredible Olympic run, Cheng and Hughes have improved their world ranking. The duo is currently rated as the fourth-best team in the world, placing them five spots ahead of their quarterfinal opponent. With this in mind, Team USA has a great chance to win today’s matchup.
Switzerland will be represented by Nina Brunner and Tanja Huberli in today’s game. Notably, the Swiss team defeated the American duo earlier this year. The two teams played against each other at Ostrava 2024 in early June, which resulted in a 2-0 victory for Switzerland. However, the American duo has played much better in their recent matches.
Switzerland ended the group stage with a 3-0 record, sweeping their competition in each game. They continued their impressive run during the Round of 16, as they defeated Spain in two sets.
Since both teams are undefeated at the competition, today’s match should be exciting to watch. Fans can livestream this game for free online by using the free trials offered by Fubo TV and DirecTV Stream. Alternatively, Peacock will broadcast the event.