The U.S. broadcast plan for the highly anticipated 2026 World Baseball Classic has been officially revealed by FOX Sports and World Baseball Classic, Inc. (WBCI), guaranteeing that baseball fans across the nation will have unprecedented access to all tournament games. Scheduled to kick off with Pool C play in Tokyo, Japan, on March 4 (Eastern Time), the tournament will feature several host locations, including San Juan, Puerto Rico, Houston, and Miami, with matches starting on March 6.
An impressive total of 47 games will be aired across the FOX Sports family of networks, which includes FOX, FS1, FS2, and FOX Deportes. All the matches will also be available for live streaming on the FOX Sports App and Tubi, ensuring fans can catch every moment conveniently. Additionally, 41 of these games will be broadcasted in Spanish through various channels, expanding accessibility for a diverse audience.
FOX Sports will take the lead by showcasing seven key games, beginning with the opening game featuring Team USA against Brazil at Daikin Park in Houston on March 6. Fans can also look forward to two crucial quarterfinal matchups on March 13 and 14, along with the championship game on March 17, all crucial milestones in the tournament.
FS1 will present coverage of 19 games, including significant semifinal matches on March 15 and March 16. Noteworthy pool play matchups such as the anticipated clash between Korea and Japan, as well as matches featuring Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela, promise to be thrilling events.
For baseball aficionados eager to attend, single-game tickets for all tournament venues are available through WorldBaseballClassic.com/tickets. As the World Baseball Classic earns its reputation as the official National Team World Championship, fans are excitedly awaiting the festivities that celebrate the sport on an international scale. For more details about the tournament, the official website WorldBaseballClassic.com provides comprehensive information, supporting the event’s inclusive global spirit.