Canada World Baseball Classic schedule: Dates, times, channels, live streams to watch every 2026 WBC game
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Canada has historically struggled in the World Baseball Classic.
Team Canada was invited to participate in the inaugural World Baseball Classic that was held in 2006. The Canadians have entered the tournament every year that it was played, but have yet to make it out of the pool play stage.
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Canada finished 2-1 in their first appearance in 2006, but finished ninth overall in the final standings. Team Canada went 0-2 in 2009 when their pool was held in Canada, and they finished 13th.
Over the last three World Baseball Classics, the Canadian team has finished 12th, 15th and 14th, respectively. This year, the deck is stacked against them as they are in a group with Colombia, Panama, Cuba and Puerto Rico, with the latter hosting the group stage.
Here's everything you need to know about Canada's World Baseball Classic roster and all the details for watching every game.
Canada World Baseball Classic schedule 2026
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Sat., March 7 | Canada vs. Colombia | 11 a.m. | Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ |
| Sun., March 8 | Canada vs. Panama | 7 p.m. | Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ |
| Tues., March 10 | Canada vs. Puerto Rico | 7 p.m. | Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ |
| Wed., March 11 | Canada vs. Cuba | 3 p.m. | Sportsnet, Sportsnet+ |
| March 13 or 14 | Quarterfinals | TBD | SN TBD |
| March 15 or 16 | Semifinals | 8 p.m. | SN TBD |
| March 17 | Championship | 8 p.m. | SN TBD |
Where to watch World Baseball Classic 2026
- TV channels: Sportsnet
- Live stream: Sportsnet+
The 2026 World Baseball Classic will be broadcast exclusively by the various Sportsnet networks.
Fans can stream the games live on Sportsnet+.
World Baseball Classic radio coverage 2026
- Radio station:SiriusXM
Fans can listen to every 2026 World Baseball Classic game live on SiriusXM.
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Canada World Baseball Classic roster 2026
Manager: Ernie Whitt
| No. | Name | Position | B/T | Team |
| 22 | Logan Allen | LHP | R/L | -- |
| 57 | Micah Ashman | LHP | L/L | Orioles |
| 37 | Phillippe Aumont | RHP | L/R | -- |
| 16 | Jordan Balazovic | RHP | R/R | -- |
| 87 | Eric Carantola | RHP | R/R | Royals |
| 52 | Indigo Diaz | RHP | R/R | Diamondbacks |
| 14 | Antoine Jean | LHP | R/L | Rockies |
| 44 | Carter Loewen | RHP | R/R | Padres |
| 64 | Adam Macko | LHP | L/L | Blue Jays |
| 65 | James Paxton | LHP | L/L | -- |
| 47 | Cal Quantrill | RHP | L/R | Rangers |
| 25 | Noah Skirrow | RHP | R/R | -- |
| 40 | Mike Soroka | RHP | R/R | Diamondbacks |
| 50 | Jameson Taillon | RHP | R/R | Cubs |
| 35 | Matt Wilkinson | LHP | R/L | Guardians |
| 58 | Rob Zastryzny | LHP | R/L | Brewers |
| 34 | Liam Hicks | C | L/R | Marlins |
| 23 | Bo Naylor | C | L/R | Guardians |
| 7 | Tyler Black | INF | L/R | Brewers |
| 24 | Matt Davidson | INF | R/R | -- |
| 2 | Adam Hall | INF | R/R | -- |
| 15 | Edouard Julien | INF | L/R | Rockies |
| 6 | Otto Lopez | INF | R/R | Marlins |
| 12 | Josh Naylor | INF | L/L | Mariners |
| 31 | Abraham Toro | INF | S/R | Royals |
| 21 | Owen Caissie | OF | L/R | Marlins |
| 1 | Denzel Clarke | OF | R/R | Athletics |
| 9 | Tyler O'Neill | OF | R/R | Orioles |
| 8 | Jacob Robson | OF | L/R | -- |
| 29 | Jared Young | OF | L/R | Nationals |
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