Where To Watch the 2026 World Baseball Classic: TV Channel, Live Stream.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) features varying broadcast and streaming options by country/region due to regional rights deals. All 47 games are covered globally through official partners, with the tournament running from March 4 (Pool C in Tokyo, ET-adjusted) to the Championship on March 17 in Miami.The most comprehensive list comes from MLB's official "Where to Watch" page, supplemented by other sources. Here's a country/region-wise breakdown (focusing on participating nations and major areas; check local listings or mlb.com/world-baseball-classic/where-to-watch for updates, as some may include streaming apps or pay-TV providers):

Where To Watch 2026 World Baseball Classic In United States?

Broadcaster: FOX Sports exclusive rights (all 47 games).

TV: FOX (7 key games, including 3 Team USA pool games, 2 quarterfinals, Championship), FS1 (most games, including semifinals), FS2 (additional pool games).

Spanish: FOX Deportes (41 games, including quarterfinals, semifinals, final).

Streaming: FOX One (subscription, live/on-demand for all games), FOX Sports app, Tubi (free, ad-supported for select games), live TV services like YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV (for channels).

Notes: Free English audio stream available for every game.

Where To Watch 2026 World Baseball Classic In Canada?

English: Sportsnet (TV and likely streaming via Sportsnet+ or app).

French: TVA Sports.

Notes: Covers the full tournament; check Sportsnet for specific game schedules.

Where To Watch 2026 World Baseball Classic In Puerto Rico?

Broadcaster: WAPA Deportes (Spanish primary; some English).

Notes: Local coverage for Pool A games in San Juan; widely available on cable/TV.

Where To Watch 2026 World Baseball Classic In Mexico?

Broadcaster: TelevisaUnivision (Spanish).

Streaming: Likely VIX (their platform) and TUDN channels.

Notes: Strong focus on Mexico's Pool B games in Houston.

Where To Watch 2026 World Baseball Classic In Dominican Republic?

Broadcasters: VTV32, Teleantillas 10, Coral 39 (all Spanish).

Notes: Local channels for Dominican games in Pool D (Miami).

How To Watch 2026 World Baseball Classic In Japan?

Broadcaster/Streaming: Netflix (exclusive; all 47 games live and on-demand).

Languages: Japanese primary; English audio available.

Notes: First time Netflix streams live WBC in Japan; requires a Netflix subscription (no free over-the-air TV broadcast).

Other Key Regions/Countries

Korea (South Korea): tvN, tvN Sports, TVING, KBS, SBS, MBC (Korean).

Chinese Taipei (Taiwan): ELTA, EBC, Videoland, TTV (Chinese).

Australia, New Zealand, Oceania: ESPN (English; likely ESPN Australia or streaming).

China: BesTV, Douyin, MIGU, Tencent Video, Fujian TV, Youku (Mandarin).

Brazil: ESPN Brasil and Disney+.

Panama: RPC, TV Max (Spanish).

Pan-Latin America / Pan-Caribbean: ESPN (regional coverage).

In-flight/Cruise Ships (international): Sport24.

For countries not listed (e.g., Cuba, Italy, Netherlands, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Israel, Colombia, Great Britain, Czechia), coverage may fall under regional deals like ESPN Latin America or local broadcasters—check MLB's where-to-watch page or official team sites. VPNs can sometimes help access geo-restricted streams, but respect local rights and terms.The U.S. remains a top contender, but international stars like Shohei Ohtani (Japan) and others make this a global showcase. For the latest schedule or blackouts, visit mlb.com or worldbaseball.com. Enjoy the action!