Where can I watch the WBC? World Baseball Classic schedule, format

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Team USA is looking sharp as it seeks to crown for the World Baseball Classic.

In a tune up against the San Francisco Giants on March 3, the stacked US lineup scored in bunches in a 15-1 victory.

The offense was led by Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper, who had two hits, two RBI and a run scored in the lopsided victory. Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh each added to hits a piece.

The United States will look to keep the scoring going as it gets set to play its first WBC game on March 6 against Brazil.

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The US will look to avenge its loss to Japan in those finals in 2023. The US team, along with Japan, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela are favorites to win the international tournament.

This year's competition has an added twist, with the top two finishers automatically qualified for the 2028 Olympics.

Here's a look at rosters, schedules and other WBC details:

"It's about us. ... There's no greater feeling than going out there listening to your national anthem blare over the speakers knowing what you represent."

—Bryce Harper on the importance of representing Team USA

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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 2, 2026

When does WBC baseball start?​

The 2026 World Baseball Classic begins March 5 and lasts through March 17.

The action begins with a pool play round-robin portion that gets underway March 4. Taiwan will play Australian in Tokyo at 10 p.m. ET to kick off the tournament.

Where to watch WBC 2026​

The World Baseball Classic will air in the United States on FOX, FS1, FS2, the FOX Sports App, FOX One and Tubi.

Stream 2026 World Baseball Classic live on Fubo

World Baseball Classic format​

Once pool play begins, each five-team group will duke it out for a week, and the top two teams in each pool by the end of the round-robin stage move on to the quarterfinals. The knockout round will last a little less than one week with the WBC final closing out the tournament on March 17 in Miami.

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World Baseball Classic pools​

Pool A​

• Canada
• Colombia
• Cuba
• Panama
• Puerto Rico

Pool B​

• Brazil
• Great Britain
• Italy
• Mexico
• USA

Pool C​

• Australia
• Chinese Taipei
• Czechia
• Japan
• Korea

Pool D​

• Dominican Republic
• Israel
• Netherlands
• Nicaragua
• Venezuela

World Baseball Classic 2026 schedule​

March 4​

• 10 p.m. ET: Taiwan vs. Australia (Tokyo)

March 5​

• 5 a.m.: Czechia vs. South Korea (Tokyo)
• 10 p.m.: Australia vs. Czechia (Tokyo)

March 6​

• 5 a.m.: Japan vs. Taiwan (Tokyo)
• 11 a.m.: Cuba vs. Panama (San Juan)
• Noon: Netherlands vs. Venezuela (Miami)
• 1 p.m.: Mexico vs. Great Britain (Houston)
• 6 p.m.: Puerto Rico vs. Colombia (San Juan)
• 7 p.m.: Nicaragua vs. Dominican Republic (Miami)
• 8 p.m.: USA vs. Brazil (Houston)
• 10 p.m.: Taiwan vs. Czechia (Tokyo)

March 7​

• 5 a.m.: South Korea vs. Japan (Tokyo)
• 11 a.m.: Colombia vs. Canada (San Juan)
• Noon: Nicaragua vs. Netherlands (Miami)
• 1 p.m.: Brazil vs. Italy (Houston)
• 6 p.m.: Panama vs. Puerto Rico (San Juan)
• 7 p.m.: Israel vs. Venezuela (Miami)
• 8 p.m.: Great Britain vs. USA (Houston)
• 10 p.m.: Taiwan vs. South Korea (Tokyo)

March 8​

• 6 a.m.: Australia vs. Japan (Tokyo)
• Noon: Colombia vs. Cuba (San Juan)
• Noon: Netherlands vs. Dominican Republic (Miami)
• 1 p.m.: Great Britain vs. Italy (Houston)
• 7 p.m.: Panama vs. Canada (San Juan)
• 7 p.m.: Nicaragua vs. Israel (Miami)
• 8 p.m.: Brazil vs. Mexico (Houston)

March 9​

• 6 a.m.: South Korea vs. Australia (Tokyo)
• Noon: Dominican Republic vs. Israel (Miami)
• Noon: Colombia vs. Panama (San Juan)
• 1 p.m.: Brazil vs. Great Britain (Houston)
• 7 p.m.: Cuba vs. Puerto Rico (San Juan)
• 7 p.m.: Venezuela vs. Nicaragua (Miami)
• 8 p.m.: Mexico vs. USA (Houston)

March 10​

• 6 a.m.: Czechia vs. Japan (Tokyo)
• 7 p.m.: Canada vs. Puerto Rico (San Juan)
• 7 p.m.: Israel vs. Netherlands (Miami)
• 9 p.m.: Italy vs. USA (Houston)

March 11​

• 3 p.m.: Canada vs. Cuba (San Juan)
• 7 p.m.: Italy vs. Mexico (Houston)
• 8 p.m.: Dominican Republic vs. Venezuela (Miami)

Quarterfinals (Houston and Miami)​

March 13​

• 6:30 p.m. (FS2): Runner-up Pool C vs. Winner Pool D – Miami
• 8 p.m. (FOX): Runner-up Pool B vs. Winner Pool A – Houston

Saturday, March 14​

• 3 p.m. (FS1): Runner-up Pool A vs. Winner Pool B – Houston
• 9 p.m. (FOX): Runner-up Pool D vs. Winner Pool C – Miami

Semifinals (Miami)​

• March 15 (8 p.m. ET): Winner QF1 vs. Winner QF2
• March 16 (8 p.m. ET): Winner QF3 vs. Winner QF4

World Baseball Classic Final (Miami)​

• March 17 (8 p.m. ET): Winner SF1 vs. Winner SF2

USA World Baseball Classic roster​

Team USA WBC roster 2026​

Catchers​

• Cal Raleigh – Mariners
• Will Smith – Dodgers

Infielders​

• Alex Bregman (3B) – Red Sox
• Ernie Clement (UTIL) – Blue Jays
• Paul Goldschmidt (1B) – Yankees
• Bryce Harper (1B) – Phillies
• Gunnar Henderson (SS) – Orioles
• Brice Turang (2B) – Brewers
• Bobby Witt Jr. (SS) – Royals

Outfielders / DH​

• Roman Anthony – Red Sox (replacement for Corbin Carroll)
• Byron Buxton – Twins
• Pete Crow-Armstrong – Cubs
• Aaron Judge – Yankees
• Kyle Schwarber – Phillies

Pitchers​

• David Bednar – Yankees
• Matthew Boyd – Cubs
• Garrett Cleavinger – Rays
• Clay Holmes – Mets
• Griffin Jax – Rays
• Brad Keller – Phillies
• Clayton Kershaw – Retired/Dodgers
• Nolan McLean – Mets
• Mason Miller – Padres
• Joe Ryan – Twins
• Paul Skenes – Pirates
• Tarik Skubal – Tigers
• Gabe Speier – Mariners
• Michael Wacha – Royals
• Logan Webb – Giants
• Garrett Whitlock – Red Sox

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