The 2026 World Baseball Classic is a week away, and figuring out where to actually watch it isn't as straightforward as it should be. The broadcasting rights are split across Fox, FS1, FS2, Tubi, and the FOX Sports app in the US alone, with completely different broadcasters in every other country. In Japan, Netflix scooped up exclusive rights for the first time ever. In Canada, it's Sportsnet. In Latin America, it's ESPN. And if you're in a region that doesn't have a dedicated deal, you might be out of luck entirely.

This guide sorts through all of it. Every streaming option, every country, the full 47-game schedule, free options, paid options, and how to use a VPN to access streams that are geo-blocked in your region. Updated for February 2026 with confirmed broadcast schedules from MLB.com and FOX Sports.

2026 World Baseball Classic: Format and Schedule

Twenty national teams. Four pools. Forty-seven games over 13 days. The tournament kicks off on March 5 at the Tokyo Dome and wraps up with the championship game on March 17 at loanDepot Park in Miami.

The Four Pools

Pool A at Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico (March 6-11):

• Puerto Rico, Cuba, Colombia, Panama, Canada

Pool B at Daikin Park, Houston, Texas (March 6-11):

• United States, Mexico, Italy, Brazil, Great Britain

Pool C at Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan (March 5-10):

• Japan, Chinese Taipei, South Korea, Australia, Czech Republic

Pool D at loanDepot Park, Miami, Florida (March 6-11):

• Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Israel, Netherlands

Knockout Round Schedule

• Quarterfinals: March 13-14 at Daikin Park (Houston) and loanDepot Park (Miami). The top two teams from each pool advance.
• Semifinals: March 15-16 at loanDepot Park (Miami).
• Championship Game: March 17 at 8 PM ET at loanDepot Park (Miami). Broadcast live on FOX.

Pool A and B winners play their quarterfinals in Houston. Pool C and D winners play theirs in Miami. Everything from the semis onward happens in Miami.

Where to Watch the World Baseball Classic in the USA

Fox Sports holds the exclusive US broadcast rights for the 2026 WBC. The games are spread across three channels plus a free streaming platform:

• FOX (broadcast): The marquee games. Team USA's opener against Brazil (March 6, 8 PM ET), USA vs. Mexico (March 9, 8 PM ET), both weekend quarterfinals, and the championship game on March 17 are all on the main FOX channel.
• FS1: The primary cable channel for most pool play games, including South Korea vs. Japan (March 7, 5 AM ET), multiple Pool A and D matchups, both semifinals, and Italy vs. USA (March 10, 9 PM ET).
• FS2: Carries the overflow games, mostly early-round pool play that overlaps with bigger matchups on FS1 and FOX.
• Tubi (FREE): Several games are streaming completely free on Tubi, Fox's ad-supported streaming platform. No subscription needed. You just need a free Tubi account.

Games Confirmed Free on Tubi

These specific games are scheduled for Tubi with no paywall:

• March 7: Great Britain vs. Italy, 1 PM ET
• March 7: Nicaragua vs. Israel, 7 PM ET
• March 8: Great Britain vs. Italy, 1 PM ET
• March 8: Nicaragua vs. Israel, 7 PM ET
• March 9: Brazil vs. Great Britain, 1 PM ET
• March 10: Canada vs. Puerto Rico, 7 PM ET
• March 11: Italy vs. Mexico, 7 PM ET

Tubi is only available in the US. If you're outside the country and want to access these free streams, you'll need to connect to a US VPN server first. Download VPN Super, connect to a US server, go to tubi.tv, and create a free account. The streams will work just like they do for someone sitting in New York.

US Cable and Live TV Streaming Options

If you want access to every game across FOX, FS1, and FS2, you'll need one of these:

• YouTube TV: Carries FOX, FS1, and FS2. $82.99/month. Free trial often available.
• Fubo: Carries all Fox channels. $79.99/month. Sports-focused.
• Hulu + Live TV: Carries FOX and FS1. $82.99/month. FS2 availability varies.
• Sling TV (Blue): Carries FOX and FS1. $50/month. Cheapest option that gets you the main games.
• FOX Sports App: If you have a cable or live TV login, the FOX Sports app streams every WBC game for free with your credentials.

Where to Watch the World Baseball Classic in Japan

This is a big deal for a couple of reasons. First, it means Japan's defending champion team (led by Shohei Ohtani) playing their pool games at the Tokyo Dome will be streaming live on a platform that millions of people worldwide already pay for. Second, since Netflix offers English commentary as an option, this is one of the best ways for English-speaking fans anywhere to watch the entire tournament.

The catch: Netflix's WBC coverage is geo-locked to Japan. Open Netflix from the UK, the US, or anywhere else and you won't see it. But if you connect to a Japanese server through VPN Super first, Netflix thinks you're in Japan and the WBC content unlocks.

How to access Netflix Japan's WBC coverage:

1. Download VPN Super and connect to a Japan server.
2. Open Netflix in your browser or app. You need an active Netflix subscription (any tier works).
3. Look for the World Baseball Classic section on the homepage, or search "WBC" or "World Baseball Classic."
4. Select the live game or a completed game for on-demand replay.
5. Switch audio tracks to English if you prefer English commentary.

Netflix Japan also launched a special limited-time offer in February 2026 for new subscribers, specifically timed around the WBC. Worth checking if you don't already have an account.

Where to Watch the WBC in Every Other Region

Broadcasting rights for the WBC are different in nearly every country. Here's the confirmed broadcaster list, pulled directly from MLB.com's official broadcast guide:

Americas

• Canada (English): Sportsnet
• Canada (French): TVA Sports
• Puerto Rico: WAPA Deportes (Spanish and English)
• Mexico: TelevisaUnivision
• Dominican Republic: VTV32, Teleantillas 10, Coral 39
• Panama: RPC, TV Max
• Nicaragua: Viva 13
• Cuba: Tele Rebelde
• Venezuela: Televen, Venevision
• Pan Latin America and Caribbean: ESPN
• Pan Latin America (excluding Mexico): 1 Baseball Network

Asia-Pacific

• Japan: Netflix (exclusive, all 47 games)
• South Korea: tvN, tvN Sports, TVING, KBS, SBS, MBC
• Taiwan: ELTA, EBC, Videoland, TTV
• China: BesTV, Douyin, MIGU, Tencent Video, Fujian TV, Youku
• Malaysia: Astro
• Southeast Asia: SpoTV
• Oceania: ESPN

Europe

• United Kingdom: TNT UK
• Netherlands: ESPN
• France: beIN Sport
• Italy: Sky Italia
• Germany: SportDigital+
• Czech Republic: Ceska Televize
• Israel: Sport5
• Hungary: Sport 1
• Turkey: S Sport Plus

Middle East and Africa

• MENA region: beIN Sport
• Sub-Saharan Africa: ESPN

If your country isn't on this list, or if the local broadcaster requires a paid subscription you'd rather avoid, the Tubi/VPN method or Netflix Japan method described above will get you in.

Free Streaming Options: The Complete Breakdown

There are really only two genuinely free ways to watch the 2026 World Baseball Classic without a cable subscription or paid streaming service.

Option 1: Tubi (US)

• Cost: Completely free. Ad-supported.
• What it covers: Select games (not all 47). Mostly smaller pool play matchups.
• Account needed: Yes, free registration.
• Geo-restriction: US only. Requires a US VPN server if you're outside the country.
• Quality: HD.

Tubi won't have every game, but it gives you free access to a solid handful of pool play matchups without paying anything. Fox did the same thing with the Super Bowl, so they know how to make ad-supported sports streaming work. The experience is smooth, the ads are tolerable, and you don't need to enter any payment information.

Option 2: Netflix Japan

• Cost: Requires an active Netflix subscription (any tier). No additional charge for WBC.
• What it covers: All 47 games, live and on-demand.
• Account needed: Yes, existing Netflix account.
• Geo-restriction: Japan only. Requires a Japan VPN server if you're outside the country.
• Quality: Up to 4K depending on your Netflix plan.
• Commentary: Japanese and English audio options.

If you already pay for Netflix, this is arguably the best deal in the entire tournament. You're not paying anything extra, you get every single game, the stream quality is Netflix-grade, and you can switch to English commentary. The only thing you need is a VPN connection to Japan.

How to Watch the WBC with a VPN: Step by Step

For Tubi (Free, US)

1. Download VPN Super on your phone, laptop, or tablet.
2. Open the app and connect to a US server. VPN Super has multiple US VPN server locations to choose from.
3. Go to tubi.tv in your browser or open the Tubi app.
4. Create a free account (email address only, no credit card).
5. Search "World Baseball Classic" or browse the Sports section during game days.
6. Hit play. Expect a few ad breaks, but otherwise full HD streaming.

For Netflix Japan (All 47 Games)

1. Open VPN Super and connect to a Japan server.
2. Open Netflix in your browser or app. Log in with your existing Netflix account.
3. The WBC content should appear on your homepage. If not, search "World Baseball Classic" or "WBC."
4. Select the live game or an on-demand replay.
5. To switch to English commentary, click the audio icon during playback and select English.

For the FOX Sports App (US Cable Login Required)

1. If you're outside the US, connect to a US server through VPN Super.
2. Download the FOX Sports app or go to foxsports.com.
3. Sign in with your US cable, YouTube TV, Fubo, or Hulu + Live TV credentials.
4. All 47 games are available through the app with a valid login.

The Key Pool C Games in Tokyo (For Local Fans)

If you're based in Tokyo or anywhere in Japan, Pool C at the Tokyo Dome is the centrepiece of the opening week. Japan enters as the defending champion, having beaten the USA in the 2023 final in one of the most-watched baseball games in Japanese television history.

Here are the Pool C games at the Tokyo Dome, with local Japan Standard Time (JST):

• March 5: Chinese Taipei vs. Australia, 12:00 PM JST. Czech Republic vs. South Korea, 7:00 PM JST.
• March 6: Australia vs. Czech Republic, 12:00 PM JST. Japan vs. Chinese Taipei, 7:00 PM JST.
• March 7: Chinese Taipei vs. Czech Republic, 12:00 PM JST. South Korea vs. Japan, 7:00 PM JST.
• March 8: Chinese Taipei vs. South Korea, 12:00 PM JST. Australia vs. Japan, 8:00 PM JST.
• March 9: South Korea vs. Australia, 8:00 PM JST.
• March 10: Czech Republic vs. Japan, 8:00 PM JST.

All of these are available live on Netflix Japan. If you're in Tokyo, you can watch at home on Netflix or grab tickets to the Tokyo Dome and see it in person. Tickets are available at mlb.com/world-baseball-classic.

For international viewers, these Tokyo games happen overnight or very early morning in US and European time zones. Netflix Japan's on-demand replays are a lifesaver here. Watch the live game if you can, but if South Korea vs. Japan at 5 AM Eastern is too brutal, the full replay will be on Netflix within minutes of the final out.

Can You Watch the World Baseball Classic on MLB.TV?

No. MLB.TV does not carry the World Baseball Classic. This is a common point of confusion since MLB.TV is the go-to for regular season baseball, but WBC rights are sold separately. In the US, Fox Sports holds the exclusive broadcast deal, and MLB.TV is not part of that package.

If you have an MLB.TV subscription hoping to catch WBC games, you'll need to use one of the options listed above instead.

Tips for the Best WBC Streaming Experience

• Test your VPN connection before game day. Don't discover a problem five minutes before first pitch. Try accessing Tubi or Netflix Japan a day ahead to make sure everything works.
• Connect to the VPN before opening the streaming app. If you open Tubi or Netflix first and then connect the VPN, the app might cache your real location and block the content anyway.
• Use Ethernet if you can. A wired connection is more stable for live sports, especially for games running 3+ hours.
• Keep a backup option ready. If Tubi is having issues, try the Netflix Japan route (or vice versa). Having two paths to the stream means you're covered.
• Check time zones carefully. The Tokyo Dome games start at 5 or 6 AM Eastern. The Houston and Miami games run on normal US evening schedules. The championship game on March 17 is at 8 PM ET.
• Use Netflix's on-demand replays for Tokyo games. Unless you're a night owl on the US East Coast, the Pool C games from Tokyo will be easier to watch as replays. Netflix Japan keeps them available on-demand after the live broadcast.

Why a VPN Is Essential for Watching the WBC

The WBC broadcasting map is a patchwork. Forty-seven games spread across dozens of regional broadcasters, each locked to their own country. If you're an American expat in London, you can't access Tubi or the FOX Sports app. If you're a Japanese baseball fan living in Dubai, Netflix won't show you the WBC. If you're a Dominican fan studying in Germany, none of the Caribbean broadcasters work. A streaming VPN is the simplest way to cut through all of these geographic restrictions and watch from wherever you happen to be.

A VPN solves all of this by changing your IP address to match whichever country's stream you want to access. Connect to the US and Tubi works. Connect to Japan and Netflix unlocks the WBC. Connect to Canada and Sportsnet opens up.

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