The 2026 World Baseball Classic broadcast schedule was unveiled by FOX Sports on February 12, 2026, promising comprehensive coverage of all 47 games across its family of networks and streaming platforms. The tournament begins Wednesday, March 4, with Pool C play in Tokyo and culminates with the Championship Game at loanDepot Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 17.
In the United States, FOX Sports holds exclusive broadcast rights. Games will air on FOX, FS1, and FS2 in English, with 41 of the 47 contests also available in Spanish on FOX Deportes. Viewers can also stream games live and on-demand through the FOX Sports App and Tubi, ensuring broad accessibility. FOX will broadcast seven games in total, including both quarterfinal matchups on March 13 and 14, and the Championship Game.
Mexico will have a split broadcast arrangement. TelevisaUnivision will air all games featuring the Mexican National Team, including crucial matchups against the United States and Great Britain, on open television. Other international games will be available through streaming platforms and paid television channels.
Dominican Republic and Venezuela will have extensive access to their national teams’ games via local broadcasters. In Venezuela, all games from Group D will be shown on open television. The Dominican Republic will feature coverage across VTV32, Teleantillas, and Coral 39, guaranteeing nationwide viewing options. For the remainder of the region, ESPN and Disney+ will serve as the primary broadcast partners.
A notable innovation for the 2026 tournament is Netflix’s exclusive broadcast rights in Japan, offering all games with commentary in both Japanese and English. Free audio broadcasts will be available worldwide for fans who prefer to follow the action via radio.
FOX Sports has announced its broadcast team, with Joe Davis and John Smoltz calling games involving Team USA, as well as both semifinals and the Championship Game. They will be joined by reporter Ken Rosenthal. Other play-by-play announcers include Adam Amin and Kevin Kugler, with analysts A.J. Pierzynski and Adam Wainwright. Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci will also contribute to reporting. Studio coverage will be hosted by Kevin Burkhardt, alongside Derek Jeter, David Ortiz, and Alex Rodriguez for the semifinals and finals in Miami.
FOX Deportes will feature Adrian Garcia-Marquez, Carlos Alvarez, and Rolando Nichols as announcers, with Edgar Gonzalez and Jaime Motta providing analysis in Spanish.
