Tokyo Olympics schedule: US women's water polo begins defense of gold; USWNT returns; swimming begins

After suffering a 3-0 loss to Sweden in the opening match of the United States' group stage, the USWNT will look to get back on track against New Zealand Saturday.

The same day will feature the start of 3x3 basketball. The United States women's team will open their schedule against France.

The United States' men's 3x3 team did not qualify to compete at the Tokyo Olympics.

The U.S. women’s water polo team has won every major tournament it has entered in recent years and is favored to win a third straight gold medal in Tokyo. The team will opens group play against Japan.

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How to watch

All times are Eastern

NBC Sports Network: 24-hour coverage

Olympic Channel: 2 a.m. to 10 p.m.

USA: 2 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Live streams are also available – with a cable subscription – on NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app.

Biggest Events

All times are Eastern

7:30 p.m.: Opening ceremony replay (NBC)

10 p.m. ET: Cycling -- Men's road race (USA)

1 a.m.: Women's water polo -- USA vs. Japan (NBCSN)

2:10 a.m.: Softball -- USA vs. Mexico (NBCSN)

6 a.m.: Swimming -- Qualifying heats (USA)

6:30 a.m.: Men's gymnastics -- U.S. qualifying group (streaming on NBCOlympics.com and NBC Sports app)

7:30 a.m.: Women’s soccer – USA vs. New Zealand (NBCSN)

9 a.m.: Men's volleyball -- USA vs. France (NBC)

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Olympics 2021 schedule: How to watch Saturday's biggest events