World Baseball Classic 2026 Schedule and Broadcast Channels
The World Baseball Classic 2026 (WBC 2026) is one of the most anticipated international baseball tournaments, bringing together the best national teams from around the world. The event will run from March 5 to March 17, 2026, featuring 20 teams competing for the global championship. This will be the sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic, organized by Major League Baseball (MLB) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation.
Fans across the globe are excited to watch top MLB stars represent their countries in this prestigious tournament. With games scheduled across multiple international venues and extensive broadcasting coverage, the 2026 edition promises to be one of the biggest events in international baseball.
World Baseball Classic 2026 – Games on TV Today
Date
Game
Time (ET)
TV / Stream
Wednesday, March 4
Australia vs. Chinese Taipei
10:00 PM
FS1, Fubo
Thursday, March 5
Korea vs. Czechia
5:00 AM
FS1, Fubo
Thursday, March 5
Czechia vs. Australia
10:00 PM
FS1, Fubo
Where to Watch World Baseball Classic 2026
Platform Type
Channels / Services
TV Channels
Fox, FS1, FS2
Live Streaming
Fubo, Tubi, Fox App, Fox One
World Baseball Classic 2026 Schedule & TV Channels
Friday, March 6
Game
Time (ET)
TV / Stream
Chinese Taipei vs. Japan
5:00 AM
FS1
Panama vs. Cuba
11:00 AM
FS2
Venezuela vs. Netherlands
12:00 PM
Tubi
Great Britain vs. Mexico
1:00 PM
FS1
Colombia vs. Puerto Rico
6:00 PM
FS1
Dominican Republic vs. Nicaragua
7:00 PM
FS2
Brazil vs. USA
8:00 PM
Fox
Czechia vs. Chinese Taipei
10:00 PM
FS2
Saturday, March 7
Game
Time (ET)
TV / Stream
Japan vs. Korea
5:00 AM
FS1
Canada vs. Colombia
11:00 AM
FS2
Netherlands vs. Nicaragua
12:00 PM
Tubi
Italy vs. Brazil
1:00 PM
Fox App
Puerto Rico vs. Panama
6:00 PM
FS1
Venezuela vs. Israel
7:00 PM
FS2
USA vs. Great Britain
8:00 PM
Fox
Korea vs. Chinese Taipei
10:00 PM
FS2
Sunday, March 8
Game
Time (ET)
TV / Stream
Japan vs. Australia
6:00 AM
FS1
Cuba vs. Colombia
12:00 PM
FS2
Dominican Republic vs. Netherlands
12:00 PM
Fox
Italy vs. Great Britain
1:00 PM
Tubi
Israel vs. Nicaragua
7:00 PM
Tubi
Canada vs. Panama
7:00 PM
FS2
Mexico vs. Brazil
8:00 PM
FS1
Monday, March 9
Game
Time (ET)
TV / Stream
Australia vs. Korea
6:00 AM
FS1
Israel vs. Dominican Republic
12:00 PM
FS1
Panama vs. Colombia
12:00 PM
FS2
Great Britain vs. Brazil
1:00 PM
Tubi
Puerto Rico vs. Cuba
7:00 PM
FS1
Nicaragua vs. Venezuela
7:00 PM
FS2
USA vs. Mexico
8:00 PM
Fox
Tuesday, March 10
Game
Time (ET)
TV / Stream
Japan vs. Czechia
6:00 AM
FS1
Netherlands vs. Israel
7:00 PM
Fox App
Puerto Rico vs. Canada
7:00 PM
Tubi
USA vs. Italy
9:00 PM
FS1
Wednesday, March 11
Game
Time (ET)
TV / Stream
Cuba vs. Canada
3:00 PM
FS2
Mexico vs. Italy
7:00 PM
Tubi
Venezuela vs. Dominican Republic
8:00 PM
FS1
These pool games will determine which teams advance to the elimination rounds as the competition intensifies.
How to Watch World Baseball Classic 2026 Live
The World Baseball Classic 2026 will be widely broadcast through television networks and streaming platforms across different regions. Fans can follow the action through official broadcasters listed below.
United States
FOX Sports
FOX Deportes (Spanish coverage)
FS1 / FS2
FOX Sports App (live streaming)
Canada
Sportsnet (English)
TVA Sports (French)
Japan
Netflix (live streaming)
Nippon Hoso (radio coverage)
Latin America
ESPN
Disney+
United Kingdom
TNT Sports UK
Mexico
TelevisaUnivision
South Korea
TVING
KBS
SBS
MBC
In the United States, FOX Sports will broadcast the tournament across its networks, including the championship game on March 17, while additional games will be available via streaming platforms.
Final Thoughts
The World Baseball Classic 2026 will showcase the world’s best baseball talent, featuring powerhouse teams like the United States, Japan, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Venezuela. With exciting matchups, international rivalries, and global broadcast coverage, the tournament is expected to attract millions of viewers worldwide.
As the tournament progresses from pool play to the championship game in Miami, baseball fans will witness thrilling performances and unforgettable moments. Whether watching on television or streaming online, the 2026 WBC promises to be a spectacular celebration of international baseball. ⚾🌍
