2026 World Baseball Classic TV schedule, full list of WBC games

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The entire 2026 World Baseball Classic TV schedule has been revealed as reigning champions Japan, Team USA and other top countries compete in the March tournament.

Shohei Ohtani and the Japanese team are going for an unprecedented fourth World Baseball Classic title after winning the most recent edition in 2023. Meanwhile, the MLB-heavy American squad hasn’t won the WBC since 2017.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic TV schedule features the opening game on March 4 as Chinese Taipei takes on Australia. Meanwhile, the following days open up a full slate of WBC action with 10 games on March 5 and 6.

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The two-week tournament returns to four locations as the World Baseball Classic leads into the 2026 MLB season.

Countries from around the globe will compete in Japan, Puerto Rico and the United States, including locations in Houston and Miami. Meanwhile, many MLB stars will use the tournament not only for national pride but to also prepare for the return to the diamond.

Team USA features countless stars like Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes and Bryce Harper. The U.S. squad boasts the top odds to win the tournament despite Japan and Dominican Republic having strong teams as well.

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Below is the full schedule for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, including pool play.

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USA manager Mark DeRosa high-fives Paul Goldschmidt (46) during the World Baseball Classic.

2026 World Baseball Classic TV schedule​

March 4 – Pool Play​

Chinese Taipei at Australia – 10 pm ET on FS1

March 5 – Pool Play​

Czech Republic at South Korea – 5 am ET on FS1
Australia at Czech Republic – 10 pm ET on FS1

March 6 – Pool Play​

Japan at Chinese Taipei – 5 am ET on FS1
Cuba at Panama – 11 am ET on FS2
Netherlands at Venezuela – 12 pm ET on Tubi
Mexico at Great Britain – 1 pm ET on FS1
Puerto Rico at Colombia 6 pm ET on FS1
Nicaragua at Dominican Republic – 7 pm ET on FS2
United States at Brazil – 8 pm ET on Fox
Chinese Taipei at Czech Republic – 10 pm ET on FS2

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Toronto Blue Jays infielder Vlad Guerrero, Jr. takes batting practice during spring training. Mandatory Credit: Toronto Blue Jays/Handout Photo via Imagn Images

March 7 – Pool Play​

South Korea at Japan – 5 am ET on FS1
Colombia at Canada – 11 am ET on FS2
Nicaragua at Netherlands – 12 pm ET on Tubi
Brazil at Italy – 1 pm ET on Fox Sports App
Panama at Puerto Rico – 6 pm ET on FS1
Israel at Venezuela – 7 pm ET on FS2
Great Britain at United States – 8 pm ET on Fox
Chinese Taipei at South Korea – 10 pm ET on FS2

March 8 – Pool Play​

Australia at Japan – 6 am ET on FS1
Colombia at Cuba – 12 pm ET on FS2
Netherlands at Dominican Republic – 12 pm ET on Fox
Great Britain at Italy – 1 pm ET on Tubi
Panama at Canada – 7 pm ET on FS2
Nicaragua at Israel – 7 pm ET on Tubi
Brazil at Mexico – 8 pm ET on FS1

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Team USA outfielder Aaron Judge against the San Francisco Giants during a spring training game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

March 9 – Pool Play​

South Korea at Australia – 6 am ET on FS1
Colombia at Panama – 12 pm ET on FS2
Dominican Republic at Israel – 12 pm ET on FS1
Brazil at Great Britain – 1 pm ET on Tubi
Venezuela at Nicaragua – 7 pm ET on FS2
Cuba at Puerto Rico – 7 pm ET on FS1
Mexico at United States – 8 pm ET on Fox

March 10 – Pool Play​

Czech Republic at Japan – 6 am ET on FS1
Israel at Netherlands – 7 pm ET on Fox Sports App
Canada at Puerto Rico – 7 pm ET on Tubi
Italy at United States – 9 pm ET on FS1

March 11 – Pool Play​

Canada at Cuba – 3 pm ET on FS2
Italy at Mexico – 7 pm ET on Tubi
Dominican Republic at Venezuela – 8 pm ET on FS1

March 13 – Quarterfinals​

Quarterfinal #1 – 6:30 pm ET on FS2
Quarterfinal #2 – 8 pm ET on Fox

March 14 – Quarterfinals​

Quarterfinal #3 – 3 pm ET on FS1
Quarterfinal #4 – 9 pm ET on Fox

March 15 – Semifinals​

Semifinal #1 – 8 pm ET on FS1

March 16 – Semifinals​

Semifinal #2 – 8 pm ET on FS1

March 17 – Final​

Championship Game – 8 pm ET on Fox

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