World Baseball Classic Schedule 2026: Dates, Channels, Live Streams to Watch Red Sox Players

World Baseball Classic Schedule 2026: Dates, Channels, Live Streams to Watch Red Sox Players
Red Sox in 2026 World Baseball Classic

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Three years after Japan defeated Team USA in a thrilling championship game, the World Baseball Classic is back.

This year's edition of the international tournament will feature several MLB superstars, including AL MVP Aaron Judge (United States) and NL MVP Shohei Ohtani (Japan).

There will also be plenty of Red Sox representation, as Boston players like Wilyer Abreu (Venezuela), Roman Anthony (United States) and Jarren Duran (Mexico) are ready to put on the uniforms of their respective countries.

Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 World Baseball Classic, including TV and streaming options for games.

World Baseball Classic schedule 2026

Wednesday, March 4

Game
Australia 3, Chinese Taipei 0

Thursday, March 5

Game
Korea 11, Czechia 4
Australia 5, Czechia 1

Friday, March 6

Game
Japan 13, Chinese Taipei 0
Cuba 3, Panama 1
Venezuela 6, Netherlands 2
Mexico 8, Great Britain 2
Puerto Rico 5, Colombia 0
Dominican Republic 12, Nicaragua 3
USA 15, Brazil 5
Chinese Taipei 14, Czechia 0

Saturday, March 7

Game
Japan 8, Korea 6
Canada 8, Colombia 2
Netherlands 4, Nicaragua 3
Italy 8, Brazil 0
Puerto Rico 4, Panama 3
Venezuela 11, Israel 3
USA 9, Great Britain 1
Chinese Taipei 5, Korea 4

Sunday, March 8

Game
Japan 4, Australia 3
Cuba 7, Colombia 4
Dominican Republic 12, Netherlands 1
Italy 7, Great Britain 4
Israel 5, Nicaragua 0
Panama 4, Canada 3
Mexico 16, Brazil 0

Monday, March 9

Game
Korea 7, Australia 2
Dominican Republic 10, Israel 1
Colombia 4, Panama 3
Great Britain 8, Brazil 1
Puerto Rico 4, Cuba 1
Venezuela 4, Nicaragua 0
USA 5, Mexico 3

Tuesday, March 10

Game
Japan 9, Czechia 0
Israel 6, Netherlands 2
Canada 3, Puerto Rico 2
Italy 8, USA 6

Wednesday, March 11

Game
Canada 7, Cuba 2
Italy 9, Mexico 1
Dominican Republic 7, Venezuela 5

Friday, March 13 (Quarterfinals)

GameTime (ET)TV/Live Stream
Korea vs. Dominican Republic6:30 p.m.FS2, Fubo
USA vs. Canada8 p.m.Fox, Fubo

Saturday, March 14 (Quarterfinals)

GameTime (ET)TV/Live Stream
Puerto Rico vs. Italy3 p.m.FS1, Fubo
Venezuela vs. Japan9 p.m.Fox, Fubo

Sunday, March 15 (Semifinals)

Semifinals and championship will be played in Miami

GameTime (ET)TV/Live Stream
Friday quarterfinal winners8 p.m.FS1, Fubo

Monday, March 16 (Semifinals)

GameTime (ET)TV/Live Stream
Saturday quarterfinal winners8 p.m.FS1, Fubo

Tuesday, March 17 (Championship)

GameTime (ET)TV/Live Stream
Semifinal winners8 p.m.Fox, Fubo

How to watch World Baseball Classic games: TV channels, live streams

  • TV channels: Fox, FS1, FS2
  • Live streams:Fubo, Tubi

The 2026 World Baseball Classic will be available to watch live on the Fox Sports family of networks (Fox, FS1 and FS2). Games that air on those networks can also be streamed on Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.

Select games will also be available to stream on Tubi.

World Baseball Classic pools 2026

Pool A (San Juan, Puerto Rico)

  • Puerto Rico
  • Cuba
  • Canada
  • Panama
  • Colombia

Pool B (Houston, Texas)

  • USA
  • Mexico
  • Italy
  • Great Britain
  • Brazil

Pool C (Tokyo, Japan)

  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Korea
  • Czechia
  • Chinese Taipei

Pool D (Miami, Florida)

  • Venezuela
  • Dominican Republic
  • Netherlands
  • Israel
  • Nicaragua

Red Sox players in World Baseball Classic 2026

Here is the full list of Red Sox players who will participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic:

  • Wilyer Abreu (Venezuela)
  • Jack Anderson (Great Britain)
  • Roman Anthony (United States)
  • Brayan Bello (Dominican Republic)
  • Willson Contreras (Venezuela)
  • Jarren Duran (Mexico)
  • Nate Eaton (Great Britain)
  • Tayron Guerrero (Colombia)
  • Jovani Moran (Puerto Rico)
  • Ceddanne Rafaela (Netherlands)
  • Eduardo Rivera (Puerto Rico)
  • Ranger Suarez (Venezuela)
  • Greg Weissert (Italy)
  • Garrett Whitlock (United States)
  • Masataka Yoshida (Japan)

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