Fox to Air Seven Games from 2026 World Baseball Classic, Including the Championship.
Fox Sports will once again bring global baseball to American audiences, announcing it has secured U.S. English and Spanish broadcast rights for the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC).
Fox Expands Its WBC Coverage
Seven games from next year’s tournament including the championship game will air on the main Fox network, the company confirmed Tuesday.
In the 2023 edition, Fox carried the U.S. opener against Britain and the final between the United States and Japan, which aired on FS1 and Fox Deportes.
Key Broadcasts and Tournament Schedule
Among the seven Fox broadcasts will be:
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Three Pool B games featuring the United States team
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Two quarterfinals
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The championship game on March 17 from loanDepot Park in Miami
All other matchups will appear across FS1, FS2, the Fox Sports app, Fox One, or Tubi.
Meanwhile, Fox Deportes will air 28 games in Spanish, including the quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship.
Global Access and Streaming Partnerships
In Japan, Netflix has obtained rights to stream WBC games, marking a growing international presence for the tournament.
Tournament Format and Locations
The sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic will feature 20 teams divided into four first-round pools.
Games will take place in Tokyo, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Houston, and Miami, beginning on March 4–5, 2026.
Fox Sports’ Statement
“The World Baseball Classic embodies everything we love about the game — passion, pride and world-class talent,”
said Bill Wanger, Fox Sports executive vice president.
“Following the tournament’s widespread excitement and unforgettable finish in 2023, we’re honored to once again deliver this premier global event to fans across the country.”
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