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
- Puerto Rico* (3-0) 1.000
- Cuba (2-1) .667
- Canada (1-1) .500
- Colombia (1-3) .250
- Panama (1-3) .250
Group B
- United States (3-0) 1.000
- Italy (2-0) 1.000
- Mexico (2-1) .667
- Great Britain (1-3) .250
- Brazil (0-4) .000
Group C
- Japan* (3-0) 1.000
- South Korea* (2-2) .500
- Australia (2-2) .500
- Chinese Taipei (2-2) .500
- Czechia (0-3) .000
Group D
- Venezuela* (3-0) 1.000
- Dominican Republic* (3-0) 1.000
- Israel (1-2) .333
- Netherlands (1-2) .333
- Nicaragua (0-4) .000
*Advanced to quarterfinals
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
- South Korea 11 – 4 Czechia
- Czechia 1 – 5 Australia
Friday, March 6
- Chinese Taipei 0 – 13 Japan
- Panama 1 – 3 Cuba
- Venezuela 6 – 2 Netherlands
- Great Britain 2 – 8 Mexico
- Colombia 0 – 5 Puerto Rico
- Dominican Republic 12 – 3 Nicaragua
- Brazil 5 – 15 United States
- Czechia 0 – 14 Chinese Taipei
Saturday March 7
- Japan 8 – 6 South Korea
- Canada 8 – 2 Colombia
- Netherlands 4 – 1 Nicaragua
- Italy 8 – 0 Brazil
- Puerto Rico 4 – 3 Panama
- Venezuela 11 – 3 Israel
- United States 9 – 1 Great Britain
- South Korea 4 -5 Chinese Taipei
Sunday, March 8
- Japan 4 – 3 Australia
- Cuba 7 – 4 Colombia
- Dominican Republic 12 – 1 Netherlands
- Italy 7 – 4 Great Britain
- Israel 0 -5 Nicaragua
- Canada 3 -4 Panama
- Mexico 16 – 0 Brazil
Monday, March 9
- Australia 2 – 7 South Korea
- Israel 1 – 10 Dominican Republic
- Panama 3 – 4 Colombia
- Great Britain 8 – 1 Brazil
- Puerto Rico 4 – 1 Cuba
- Nicaragua 0 – 4 Venezuela
- United States 5 – 3 Mexico
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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