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The World Baseball Classic is back for its sixth meeting. 20 national teams are in the running for the world championship, including last year’s winner Japan and the runner-up, Team USA. The 2026 WBC will be played across Miami, Houston, San Juan, and Tokyo, with the semifinals and final taking place in Miami.
At a Glance: How to Watch the 2026 World Baseball Classic
Stream: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV
TV channels: FS1, FS2, Fox
Dates: March 4–17
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As always, many of the MLB’s top players will be representing their home nations in the tournament. Shohei Ohtani is back to lead Japan’s effort toward a fourth championship. Team USA has a very good shot at a second title with Aaron Judge, Kyle Schwarber, and Paul Skenes. But the Dominican Republic could also grab a second championship with a team that includes superstars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, and Manny Machado.
Looking to watch the 2026 WBC? Read on for our quick guide on how to stream the World Baseball Classic online, including a couple of ways to watch WBC games for free.
How to Watch the 2026 World Baseball Classic Online
The 2026 World Baseball Classic will be broadcast primarily on the Fox family of networks, including FS1, FS2, and Fox. A few games will only be available to stream on Tubi and the Fox app.
The best way to watch the WBC online without cable is with a live TV streaming service that carries FS1, FS2, and Fox. Here are four such streaming services:
DirecTV
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➤ Five-day free trial➤ Fox, FS1, & FS2 in MySports, Ultimate, and Premier plans➤ $39.99 a month after trial
DirecTV — our favorite cable streaming solution for cord-cutters — carries FS1, FS2, and Fox in its MySports, Ultimate, and Premier packages. These plans start at $39.99 a month, with the MySports package being the most affordable, but all plans start with a five-day free trial.
Fubo
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➤ Five-day free trial➤ FS1, FS2, and Fox in all plans➤ $55.99 a month after trial
Another one of the best overall live TV streaming services is Fubo, which carries FS1, FS2, and Fox in all of its packages. You get a five-day free trial and a discount on your first month. After that, packages start at $55.99 a month.
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Hulu + Live TV
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➤ Three-day free trial➤ $89.99 a month after trial
Hulu + Live TV also carries FS1, FS2, and Fox in its large lineup of 90+ channels. It costs $89.99 a month, but you get a three-day free trial to start. The service also includes Disney+, Hulu’s on-demand library, and ESPN at no additional cost.
Stream WBC Games for Free
Looking for a way to watch WBC games for free? Take advantage of the free trial offered by DirecTV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV. String them together and you can watch the World Baseball Classic for free for 13 days — the exact length of the tournament.
2026 World Baseball Classic Schedule
The 2026 World Baseball Classic starts on Wednesday, March 4 with a game between Chinese Taipei and Australia. The tournament concludes with the championship game on March 17.
March 4Chinese Taipei vs. Australia — 10 p.m. on FS1
March 5Czechia vs. Korea — 5 a.m. on FS1Australia vs. Czechia — 10 p.m. on FS1
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March 6Japan vs. Chinese Taipei — 5 a.m. on FS1Cuba vs. Panama — 11 a.m. on FS2Netherlands vs. Venezuela — 12 p.m. on TubiMexico vs. Great Britain — 1 p.m. on FS1Puerto Rico vs. Colombia — 6 p.m. on FS1Nicaragua vs. Dominican Republic — 7 p.m. on FS2USA vs. Brazil — 8 p.m. on FOXChinese Taipei vs. Czechia — 10 p.m. on FS2
March 7Korea vs. Japan — 5 a.m. on FS1Colombia vs. Canada — 11 a.m. on FS2Nicaragua vs. Netherlands — 12 p.m. on TubiBrazil vs. Italy — 1 p.m. on FOX Sports AppPanama vs. Puerto Rico — 6 p.m. on FS1Israel vs. Venezuela — 7 p.m. on FS2Great Britain vs. USA — 8 p.m. on FOXChinese Taipei vs. Korea — 10 p.m. on FS2
March 8Australia vs. Japan — 6 a.m. on FS1Colombia vs. Cuba — 12 p.m. on FS2Netherlands vs. Dominican Republic — 12 p.m. on FOXGreat Britain vs. Italy — 1 p.m. on TubiNicaragua vs. Israel — 7 p.m. on TubiPanama vs. Canada — 7 p.m. on FS2Brazil vs. Mexico — 8 p.m. on FS1
March 9Korea vs. Australia — 6 a.m. on FS1Dominican Republic vs. Israel — 12 p.m. on FS1Colombia vs. Panama — 12 p.m. on FS2Brazil vs. Great Britain — 1 p.m. on TubiCuba vs. Puerto Rico — 7 p.m. on FS1Venezuela vs. Nicaragua — 7 p.m. on FS2Mexico vs. USA — 8 p.m. on FOX
March 10Czechia vs. Japan — 6 a.m. on FS1Israel vs. Netherlands — 7 p.m. on FOX Sports AppCanada vs. Puerto Rico — 7 p.m. on TubiItaly vs. USA — 9 p.m. on FS1
March 11Canada vs. Cuba — 3 p.m. on FS2Italy vs. Mexico — 7 p.m. on TubiDominican Republic vs. Venezuela — 8 p.m. on FS1
March 12No games scheduled
March 13: QuarterfinalsQuarterfinal 1 — 6:30 p.m. on FS2Quarterfinal 2 — 8 p.m. on FOX
March 14: QuarterfinalsQuarterfinal 3 — 3 p.m. on FS1Quarterfinal 4 — 9 p.m. on FOX
March 15: SemifinalsSemifinal 1 — 8 p.m. on FS1
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March 16: SemifinalsSemifinal 2 — 8 p.m. on FS1
March 17: FinalChampionship Game — 8 p.m. on FOX
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