Play ball! The 2026 World Baseball Classic is underway, and baseball fans around the globe are bracing for 14 days of high-stakes competition. From March 4th to March 17th, the 20 best national teams will battle it out, beginning in Tokyo and culminating in the championship final in Miami.
20 teams, 1 world stage. 🌎
The 2026 #WorldBaseballClassic is HERE! pic.twitter.com/ALBYXYnJAy
— World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) March 4, 2026
Fans will have access to comprehensive coverage thanks to a partnership between WBC Inc. And FOX Sports: 47 games will be broadcast on digital platforms and television, with dedicated coverage for Spanish-speaking audiences featuring 41 games with full Spanish-language commentary. From the iconic Tokyo Dome to the electric atmosphere of loanDepot park, this tournament promises to crown a recent world champion.
Don’t miss a single inning! Here’s a complete guide to the tournament, including schedules, locations, and broadcast channels.
El calendario del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2026: dÃas, horarios y todo el fixture completo del torneo
Below is the complete schedule for the group stage and final rounds (all times are Eastern Time in the U.S.):
El calendario, los grupos y los escenarios están listos. ✅
El #WorldBaseballClassic regresa en el 2026 y el campeón se conocerá el 17 de marzo en el loanDepot park en Miami. ⚾ pic.twitter.com/oOYLfGEjjs
— MLB Español (@mlbespanol) April 9, 2025
The schedule is designed to ensure that baseball’s biggest stars clash at peak viewing times. Here are the matchups that will shape the tournament’s contenders:
Following the group stage, the tournament will transition to a single-elimination bracket. The Quarterfinals will be played on March 13th and 14th in Houston and Miami. The Semifinals are scheduled for March 15th and 16th, leading up to the Championship Game on Tuesday, March 17th at 8:00 p.m. (ET) at the Miami Marlins’ loanDepot Park.
Notably, the final will be held on St. Patrick’s Day, capping off what is shaping up to be a 14-day feast for baseball fans worldwide.
In the United States, exclusive coverage will be provided by the FOX Sports family of networks (FOX, FS1, FS2 and FOX Deportes). For digital access, the action will be streamed on the FOX Sports App, with additional free and on-demand options available on Tubi and FOX One.
🔊 ¡Hoy comienza la fiesta del #WorldBaseballClassic 2026! 🎉 ¿Cuál paÃs es tu favorito para ganar el tÃtulo? pic.twitter.com/A61Wac5pHE
— MLB Español (@mlbespanol) March 4, 2026
For Latin America and the Caribbean, ESPN will be the primary broadcaster through its various channels and the Disney+ platform, alongside local broadcasters in countries with strong baseball traditions such as Venezuela (Televen), the Dominican Republic (Teleantillas), and Puerto Rico (WAPA Deportes).
