Great Britain 2026 World Baseball Classic Roster, Full Squad, Schedule

Great Britain at the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Great Britain returns for its second straight WBC appearance (March 6-11, Pool B in Houston vs. USA, Mexico, Italy, Brazil). After a memorable 2023 debut—highlighted by a 7-5 upset over Colombia that secured automatic qualification—they boast a talented, MLB-heavy roster with strong up-the-middle defense and athleticism. Manager Bradley Marcelino leads the squad, which includes 11 returnees from 2023 and 13 senior-level debuts. They aim to build on past momentum and grow baseball in the UK.

Top Players

Jazz Chisholm Jr. (2B, New York Yankees) — Co-captain and the team's star. Returning after a 2016 qualifier debut (at age 18), the dynamic infielder brings elite power (31 HRs in 2025), speed (31 SBs), and energy to anchor the lineup.

Harry Ford (C, Washington Nationals) — Co-captain and rising prospect (MLB Pipeline top-100). The 22-year-old British star shone in 2023 (strong OPS in limited play) and provides elite receiving, athleticism, and offensive upside as the future of GB baseball.

Supporting standouts include outfielders Trayce Thompson (veteran), Kristian Robinson (D-backs AAA), and Matt Koperniak (Cardinals AAA), plus pitchers like Tristan Beck (Giants) and Michael Petersen (Marlins). With Chisholm and Ford leading, GB has real competitiveness beyond just the USA matchup. Rosters subject to change.

Great Britain 2026 World Baseball Classic Roster

Pitchers

Jack Anderson (Boston Red Sox)

Brendan Beck (New York Yankees)

Tristan Beck (San Francisco Giants)

Donovan Benoit

Chavez Fernander

Gary Gill Hill (Tampa Bay Rays)

Antonio Knowles (Los Angeles Dodgers)

Miles Langhorne (Milwaukee Brewers)

Ryan Long (Baltimore Orioles)

Michael Petersen (Miami Marlins)

Jack Seppings (Milwaukee Brewers)

Graham Spraker

Najer Victor (Los Angeles Angels)

Tyler Viza

Nick Wells (LHP)

Owen Wild (Tampa Bay Rays)

Vance Worley

Catchers

Willis Cresswell (Toronto Blue Jays)

Harry Ford (Washington Nationals) – Co-captain, top prospect (MLB Pipeline #71)

Infielders

Jazz Chisholm Jr. (New York Yankees) – 2B, co-captain

Nate Eaton (Boston Red Sox) – 3B

Lucius Fox – SS

Ivan Johnson (Cincinnati Reds) – 2B

Ian Lewis Jr. (Miami Marlins) – SS

BJ Murray (Chicago Cubs) – 1B

Nick Ward – SS

Outfielders

Matt Koperniak (St. Louis Cardinals) – RF

Kristian Robinson (Arizona Diamondbacks) – CF

Trayce Thompson – RF

Justin Wylie – OF

2026 World Baseball Classic Schedule for Great Britain

Great Britain competes in Pool B at Daikin Park, Houston, Texas (March 6-11, 2026). All times are local Central Time (CT); add 1 hour for ET or 6 hours for GMT.Pool B Opponents: United States, Mexico, Italy, Brazil.Great Britain's Pool Schedule (confirmed from MLB.com, Astros site, and official sources):

Friday, March 6 – vs. Mexico at 12:00 PM CT (1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM GMT) – Opening game.

Saturday, March 7 – vs. United States at 7:00 PM CT (8:00 PM ET / 1:00 AM GMT next day).

Sunday, March 8 – vs. Italy at 12:00 PM CT (1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM GMT).

Monday, March 9 – vs. Brazil at 12:00 PM CT (1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM GMT).

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