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Hosts and erstwhile champions USA face first-time finalists Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic championship game today, 10 weeks after the US Armed Forces bombed the South American country and kidnapped its president and his wife, Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores. The tournament finale is taking place at LoanDepot Park in Miami, which is home to more Venezuelans than any other American city.
You can watch World Baseball Classic 2026 live streams from anywhere with a VPN.
The 2026 World Baseball Classic championship game takes place on Tuesday, March 17.
► Time — 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT / 12 a.m. GMT (Wed.) / 11 a.m. AEDT (Wed.)
• U.S. — FOX via Sling TV
• Japan — Netflix
• Mexico — Disney+
• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk free
It's a surprise matchup for multiple reasons. Mark DeRosa's men came within a whisker of elimination at the pool stage, before scraping past Canada and — thanks in part to an incorrect umpiring call — the Dominican Republic. No.5-ranked Venezuela, meanwhile, had the toughest route through the tournament, and needed to eliminate reigning champions Japan and WBC Cinderella Italy.
And things haven't got any easier for Omar Lopez. Since USA last played on Sunday, they've had an extra day of rest, which means that all of their pitchers are eligible to line up in the championship game. Venezuela, meanwhile, only played Italy last night, so are dealing with fatigue and back-to-back restrictions.
Left-handed former Cy Young contender Eduardo Rodriguez will take to the mound, opposite up and coming right-hander Nolan McLean.
Here's how to watch World Baseball Classic online and on TV. We’ve also listed the full schedule below so you won't miss a moment.
World Baseball Classic schedule 2026
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QUARTER-FINALS
Friday, March 13
South Korea 0-10 Dominican Republic | FS2
USA 5-3 Canada | FOX
Saturday, March 14
Puerto Rico 6-8 Italy | FS1
Venezuela 8-5 Japan | FOX
SEMI-FINALS
Sunday, March 15
USA 2-1 Dominican Republic | FS1
Monday, March 16
Venezuela 4-2 Italy | FS1
FINAL
Tuesday, March 17
8 p.m. — Venezuela vs USA | FOX
(All times ET)
How to watch World Baseball Classic 2026 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the baseball on your usual subscription?
You can still tune into the World Baseball Classic live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Watch World Baseball Classic 2026 in the U.S. without cable
In the U.S., the World Baseball Classic is split between FOX, FS1 and FS2.
If you've already cut the cord and don't have a cable package, you can watch every game live via an OTT cable TV alternative.
Sling Blue carries FS1, as well as FOX in select cities. Prices start at $46/month, but you'll get 50% off your first month. You can add FS2 via the $11/month Sports Extra add-on.
FOX, FS1 and FS2 are also simulcasting their coverage on FOX One, which costs $19.99/month after a 7-day FREE trial.
YouTube TV, Hulu With Live TV and the DirecTV Stream MySports Genre Pack will also get you comprehensive World Baseball Classic coverage.
How to watch World Baseball Classic 2026 in the U.K.
In the U.K., TNT Sports has the rights to the World Baseball Classic (and MLB).
You can get TNT by subscribing to the Discovery Plus Premium plan for £30.99/month. Subscriptions for TNT Sports start at £18/month through Virgin Media or £25/month on Sky TV.
If you're not in the U.K. right now but already subscribe to TNT Sports and Discovery Plus, try using NordVPN to watch baseball as if you were back at home.
How to watch World Baseball Classic 2026 in Canada
In Canada, World Baseball Classic (and MLB) rights belong to Sportsnet.
You can stream games live on Sportsnet Plus, which costs from CA$29.99/month or CA$249.99/year and provides access to a whole host of other sports. Both Standard and Premium plans let you tune in.
If you live in Canada but aren't at home right now, you can still watch WBC live streams by using a quality VPN like NordVPN to unlock your usual service.
How to watch World Baseball Classic 2026 in Australia
Aussies will find World Baseball Classic live streams on ESPN via Foxtel.
Don't have Foxtel and don't want to subscribe? Games are also shown on Kayo Sports, with its affordable, commitment-free plans starting from just AU$30/month, and hosting plenty of NBA, NHL, NFL, cricket, AFL, rugby, F1 and more.
Anybody who hasn't used the service before can choose between a 7-day FREE trial and 1 month for AU$1.
ESPN's World Baseball Classic coverage is available to live stream via Disney Plus too. A subscription starts at AU$15.99/month or AU$159.99/year.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on your account as if you were back home.
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