The 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) is officially underway, bringing together 20 national teams in baseball’s biggest international tournament. Often described as the “World Cup of baseball,” the event runs from March 5 through March 17, with games played in four host cities across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Japan.
Fans can watch matchups daily during pool play before the tournament moves into the knockout rounds later in March.
Games Today in the 2026 World Baseball Classic
Here’s the full schedule for March 6 WBC games (all times Eastern).
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 6 | Japan vs. Chinese Taipei | 5:00 AM | FS1 |
| March 6 | Cuba vs. Panama | 11:00 AM | FS2 |
| March 6 | Netherlands vs. Venezuela | 12:00 PM | TUBI |
| March 6 | Mexico vs. Great Britain | 1:00 PM | FS1 |
| March 6 | Puerto Rico vs. Colombia | 6:00 PM | FS1 |
| March 6 | Nicaragua vs. Dominican Republic | 7:00 PM | FS2 |
| March 6 | United States vs. Brazil | 8:00 PM | FOX |
| March 6 | Chinese Taipei vs. Czechia | 10:00 PM | FS2 |
The opening round features a packed slate of games as teams begin pool play across four host venues.
Upcoming WBC Schedule (March 7)
Here are some of the key games scheduled for March 7:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 7 | Korea vs. Japan | 5:00 AM | FS1 |
| March 7 | Colombia vs. Canada | 11:00 AM | FS2 |
| March 7 | Nicaragua vs. Netherlands | 12:00 PM | TUBI |
| March 7 | Brazil vs. Italy | 1:00 PM | FOX Sports App |
| March 7 | Panama vs. Puerto Rico | 6:00 PM | FS1 |
| March 7 | Israel vs. Venezuela | 7:00 PM | FS2 |
| March 7 | Great Britain vs. United States | 8:00 PM | FOX |
| March 7 | Chinese Taipei vs. Korea | 10:00 PM | FS2 |
Pool play continues through the first half of March before the tournament shifts to the elimination rounds.
When Does the 2026 World Baseball Classic Start and End?
The 2026 WBC began on March 5 and will conclude with the championship game on March 17.
Key tournament stages:
- Pool Play: March 5–11
- Quarterfinals: March 13–14
- Semifinals: March 15–16
- Championship Game: March 17
The final will be played at loanDepot Park in Miami, home of the Miami Marlins.
How to Watch the 2026 World Baseball Classic
Fans in the United States can watch WBC games on the FOX family of networks.
Broadcast options include:
- FOX
- FS1
- FS2
- FOX Deportes (Spanish broadcast)
- TUBI (select streaming games)
- FOX Sports App
These networks will air all tournament games from pool play through the championship.
2026 World Baseball Classic Pools
The 20 teams in the tournament are divided into four pools, with the top two teams from each advancing to the quarterfinals.
| Pool A | Pool B | Pool C | Pool D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Brazil | Australia | Dominican Republic |
| Colombia | Great Britain | Chinese Taipei | Israel |
| Cuba | Italy | Czechia | Netherlands |
| Panama | Mexico | Japan | Nicaragua |
| Puerto Rico | United States | Korea | Venezuela |
This round-robin stage determines which teams advance to the knockout rounds.
Where WBC Games Are Being Played
Pool games are hosted in four international venues:
| Pool | Location | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Pool A | San Juan, Puerto Rico | Hiram Bithorn Stadium |
| Pool B | Houston, Texas | Daikin Park |
| Pool C | Tokyo, Japan | Tokyo Dome |
| Pool D | Miami, Florida | loanDepot Park |
The semifinals and championship game will also take place in Miami.
