Led by global superstar Shohei Ohtani, Japan will attempt to retain its title in the 2026 World Baseball Classic starting on Friday.
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March 21, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japanese third baseman Munetaka Murakami (55) hits a home run in the second inning against the United States at Loan Depot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
How to watch Japan games in the 2026 World Baseball Classic
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date: Friday, March 6, 2026 (First Game) (Full TV schedule below)
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TV channel: FOX, FS1, FS2, FOX Destroyers
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Japan once again enters the World Baseball Classic as tournament favorites, continuing a tradition that has made them one of the most successful teams in the tournament’s history.
Japan’s roster is expected to include Nippon Professional Baseball’s elite stars and Major League Baseball’s standout Japanese players, giving the team depth and star power as they compete for another championship on the global stage.
Watch WBC Japan 2026 on Fubo –
Leading the way are some of the biggest names in international baseball, including two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, star outfielder Seiya Suzuki and dominant pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
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Japan, whose lineup traditionally combines power hitting, elite pitching and disciplined fundamentals, enters the 2026 tournament expected to make great strides again and remain one of the teams to beat.
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Billiards game schedule
Friday, March 6 – Japan vs Chinese Taipei
5:00 AM ET — FS1
Saturday, March 7 – Japan vs South Korea
5:00 AM ET — FS1
Monday, March 9 – Japan vs. Australia
6:00 AM ET — FS1
Wednesday, March 11 — Japan vs. Czech Republic
6:00 AM ET — FS1
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