The 2026 World Baseball Classic begins next week, with Team USA opening pool play on March 6 in Houston. If you’re looking for the full TV schedule, start times and how to watch Team USA and every WBC game live on FOX, FS1 or FS2, here’s the complete U.S. broadcast listing.
Below you’ll find the complete Team USA schedule followed by the full tournament TV listing.
When Does the 2026 World Baseball Classic Start?
- Tournament begins: March 5, 2026
- Team USA opener: March 6 vs. Brazil (8 PM ET, FOX)
- Championship game: March 17 at loanDepot park in Miami
Team USA Schedule in the 2026 World Baseball Classic (All Times ET)
Team USA will compete in Pool B at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. With first pitch just days away, here’s a full breakdown of when and where to watch Team USA and every other game during the tournament.
- Friday, March 6 — 8:00 PM ET
USA vs. Brazil (FOX/FOX Deportes) - Saturday, March 7 — 8:00 PM ET
Great Britain vs. USA (FOX) - Monday, March 9 — 8:00 PM ET
Mexico vs. USA (FOX/FOX Deportes) - Tuesday, March 10 — 9:00 PM ET
Italy vs. USA (FS1/FOX Deportes)
The top two teams from Pool B advance to the Quarterfinals (March 13–14). The semifinals (March 15–16) and championship game (March 17) will be held at loanDepot park in Miami.
2026 World Baseball Classic U.S. TV Schedule (All Games, Times & Channels)
With the tournament just days away, fans can now plan exactly when and where to watch every matchup.
Bookmark this page for the complete daily TV schedule throughout the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
First Round (Pool Play) – March 5–11
Pool A (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
- March 6 — 11:00 AM ET — Cuba vs. Panama (FS2/FOX Deportes)
- March 6 — 6:00 PM ET — Puerto Rico vs. Colombia (FS1/FOX Deportes)
- March 7 — 11:00 AM ET — Colombia vs. Canada (FS2/FOX Deportes)
- March 7 — 6:00 PM ET — Panama vs. Puerto Rico (FS1/FOX Deportes)
- March 8 — 12:00 PM ET — Colombia vs. Cuba (FS2)
- March 8 — 7:00 PM ET — Panama vs. Canada (FS2)
- March 9 — 12:00 PM ET — Colombia vs. Panama (FS2)
- March 9 — 7:00 PM ET — Cuba vs. Puerto Rico (FS1)
- March 10 — 7:00 PM ET — Canada vs. Puerto Rico (Tubi)
- March 11 — 3:00 PM ET — Canada vs. Cuba (FS2/FOX Deportes)
Pool B (Houston, Texas)
- March 6 — 1:00 PM ET — Mexico vs. Great Britain (FS1/FOX Deportes)
- March 6 — 8:00 PM ET — USA vs. Brazil (FOX/FOX Deportes)
- March 7 — 1:00 PM ET — Brazil vs. Italy (FOX Sports App)
- March 7 — 8:00 PM ET — Great Britain vs. USA (FOX)
- March 8 — 1:00 PM ET — Great Britain vs. Italy (Tubi)
- March 8 — 8:00 PM ET — Brazil vs. Mexico (FS1/FOX Deportes)
- March 9 — 1:00 PM ET — Brazil vs. Great Britain (Tubi)
- March 9 — 8:00 PM ET — Mexico vs. USA (FOX/FOX Deportes)
- March 10 — 9:00 PM ET — Italy vs. USA (FS1/FOX Deportes)
- March 11 — 7:00 PM ET — Italy vs. Mexico (Tubi)
Pool C (Tokyo, Japan – ET Listed)
- March 5 — 10:00 PM ET — Chinese Taipei vs. Australia (FS1/FOX Deportes)
- March 6 — 5:00 AM ET — Czechia vs. Korea (FS1/FOX Deportes)
- March 6 — 10:00 PM ET — Australia vs. Czechia (FS1/FOX Deportes)
- March 7 — 5:00 AM ET — Japan vs. Chinese Taipei (FS1/FOX Deportes)
- March 7 — 10:00 PM ET — Chinese Taipei vs. Czechia (FS2)
- March 8 — 5:00 AM ET — Korea vs. Japan (FS1/FOX Deportes)
- March 8 — 6:00 AM ET — Chinese Taipei vs. Korea (FS2)
- March 9 — 6:00 AM ET — Australia vs. Japan (FS1/FOX Deportes)
- March 10 — 6:00 AM ET — Czechia vs. Japan (FS1/FOX Deportes)
Pool D (Miami, Florida)
- March 6 — 12:00 PM ET — Netherlands vs. Venezuela (Tubi)
- March 6 — 7:00 PM ET — Nicaragua vs. Dominican Republic (FS2)
- March 7 — 12:00 PM ET — Nicaragua vs. Netherlands (Tubi)
- March 7 — 7:00 PM ET — Israel vs. Venezuela (FS2)
- March 8 — 12:00 PM ET — Netherlands vs. Dominican Republic (FOX/FOX Deportes)
- March 8 — 7:00 PM ET — Nicaragua vs. Israel (Tubi)
- March 9 — 12:00 PM ET — Dominican Republic vs. Israel (FS1/FOX Deportes)
- March 9 — 7:00 PM ET — Venezuela vs. Nicaragua (FS2)
- March 10 — 7:00 PM ET — Israel vs. Netherlands (FOX Sports App/FOX Deportes)
- March 11 — 8:00 PM ET — Dominican Republic vs. Venezuela (FS1/FOX Deportes)
Quarterfinals – March 13–14
- March 13 — 6:30 PM ET — QF1 (FS2/FOX Deportes)
- March 13 — 8:00 PM ET — QF2 (FOX/FOX Deportes)
- March 14 — 3:00 PM ET — QF3 (FS1/FOX Deportes)
- March 14 — 9:00 PM ET — QF4 (FOX/FOX Deportes)
Semifinals – March 15–16 (Miami)
- March 15 — 8:00 PM ET — Semifinal 1 (FS1/FOX Deportes)
- March 16 — 8:00 PM ET — Semifinal 2 (FS1/FOX Deportes)
Championship Game – March 17 (Miami)
- March 17 — 8:00 PM ET — Championship Game (FOX/FOX Deportes)
How to Watch the 2026 World Baseball Classic Live
Fans can watch the 2026 World Baseball Classic live on FOX, FS1 and FS2. Spanish-language coverage will air on FOX Deportes, with select games streaming on the FOX Sports App and Tubi.
2026 World Baseball Classic TV Schedule FAQ
What date does the 2026 World Baseball Classic start?
The tournament begins March 5, 2026 with first-round pool play.
When does Team USA play its first game?
Team USA opens play on March 6 at 8:00 PM ET against Brazil on FOX.
What channel is the 2026 World Baseball Classic on?
Games will air on FOX, FS1 and FS2, with Spanish-language coverage on FOX Deportes. Select games will stream on the FOX Sports App and Tubi.
Where is the championship game?
The championship game will be played March 17 at 8:00 PM ET at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida.
