The World Baseball Classic is back and promises to once again become one of the must-see events on the sporting calendar. The 2026 edition brings together the best teams in the world in a tournament that combines rivalry, Major League talent and national pride.
The tournament features 20 teams divided into four groups. Teams such as United States, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Venezuela and Puerto Rico will be looking to lift the trophy currently held by the powerful Japan, champions of the previous edition in 2023.
This event is a unique opportunity for fans to enjoy the highest level of international competition and experience the passion of baseball represented by the best players from their countries.
2026 World Baseball Classic Group Stage – Standings
Group A
- Canada (0-0) .000
- Colombia (0-0) .000
- Cuba (0-0) .000
- Panama (0-0) .000
- Puerto Rico (0-0) .000
Group B
- Brazil (0-0) .000
- Great Britain (0-0) .000
- Italy (0-0) .000
- Mexico (0-0) .000
- United States (0-0) .000
Group C
- Australia (1-0) 1.000
- Czechia (0-0) .000
- Japan (0-0) .000
- South Korea (0-0) .000
- Chinese Taipei (0-1) .000
Group D
- Dominican Republic (0-0) .000
- Israel (0-0) .000
- Netherlands (0-0) .000
- Nicaragua (0-0) .000
- Venezuela (0-0) .000
2026 World Baseball Classic – Group Stage Schedule and Results
All times in Eastern Time (ET)
Wednesday, March 4
- Australia 3 -0 Chinese Taipei
Thursday, March 5
- 5 a.m.: South Korea vs. Czechia (FS1)
- 10 p.m.: Czechia vs. Australia (FS1)
Friday, March 6
- 5 a.m.: Chinese Taipei vs. Japan (FS1)
- 11 a.m.: Panama vs. Cuba (FS2)
- 12 p.m.: Venezuela vs. Netherlands (Tubi)
- 1 p.m.: Great Britain vs. Mexico (FS1)
- 6 p.m.: Colombia vs. Puerto Rico (FS1)
- 7 p.m.: Dominican Republic vs. Nicaragua (FS2)
- 8 p.m.: Brazil vs. United States (Fox)
- 10 p.m.: Czechia vs. Chinese Taipei (FS2)
Saturday March 7
- 5 a.m.: Japan vs. South Korea (FS1)
- 11 a.m.: Canada vs. Colombia (FS2)
- 12 p.m.: Netherlands vs. Nicaragua (Tubi)
- 1 p.m.: Italy vs. Brazil (Fox app only)
- 6 p.m.: Puerto Rico vs. Panama (FS1)
- 7 p.m.: Venezuela vs. Israel (FS1)
- 8 p.m.: United States vs. Great Britain (Fox)
- 10 p.m.: South Korea vs. Chinese Taipei (FS2)
Sunday, March 8
- 6 a.m.: Japan vs. Australia (FS1)
- 12 p.m.: Cuba vs. Colombia (FS2)
- 12 p.m.: Dominican Republic vs. Netherlands (Fox)
- 1 p.m.: Italy vs. Great Britain (Tubi)
- 7 p.m.: Israel vs. Nicaragua (Tubi)
- 7 p.m.: Canada vs. Panama (FS2)
- 8 p.m.: Mexico vs. Brazil (FS1)
Monday, March 9
- 6 a.m.: Australia vs. South Korea (FS1)
- 12 p.m.: Israel vs. Dominican Republic (FS1)
- 12 p.m.: Panama vs. Colombia (FS2)
- 1 p.m.: Great Britain vs. Brazil (Tubi)
- 7 p.m.: Puerto Rico vs. Cuba (FS1)
- 7 p.m.: Nicaragua vs. Venezuela (FS2)
- 8 p.m.: United States vs. Mexico (Fox)
Tuesday, March 10
- 6 a.m.: Japan vs. Czechia (FS1)
- 7 p.m.: Netherlands vs. Israel (Fox app only)
- 7 p.m.: Puerto Rico vs. Canada (Tubi)
- 9 p.m.: United States vs. Italy (FS1)
Wednesday, March 11
- 3 p.m.: Cuba vs. Canada (FS1)
- 7 p.m.: Mexico vs. Italy (Tubi)
- 8 p.m.: Venezuela vs. Dominican Republic (FS1)
2026 World Baseball Classic – Quarterfinal Schedule and Results
Friday, March 13
- 6:30 p.m.: TBD vs. To be defined (FS1)
- 8 p.m.: TBD vs. TBD (Fox)
Saturday March 14
- 3 p.m.: TBD vs. To be defined (FS1)
- 9 p.m.: TBD vs. TBD (Fox)
2026 World Baseball Classic – Semifinals Schedule and Results
Sunday, March 15
- 8 p.m.: TBD vs. To be defined (FS1)
Monday, March 16
- 8 p.m.: TBD vs. To be defined (FS1)
2026 World Baseball Classic – Schedule and Final Result
Tuesday, March 17
- 8 p.m.: TBD vs. TBD (FS1) – loanDepot Park
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