When is the World Baseball Classic championship? Time, TV schedule, channel, live stream for 2026 WBC final
The latest edition of the World Baseball Classic has lived up to expectations, but who will be crowned champion to close it out? Here's everything you need to know to tune in to the final.
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The twists and turns of the 2026 World Baseball Classic already have produced numerous memorable moments, with more still to come as a champion is crowned. One thing we already know is a new team will lift the trophy this year after reigning champion Japan fell to Venezuela in the quarterfinals. Japan won three of the previous five WBCs, so its failure to even reach the semis was a shock.
The only other nations with a title to their credit are the United States and the Dominican Republic, and Team USA will try to add a second title to go with its 2017 crown after squeaking past the D. R. in the first semifinal.
With upstart Italy and Venezuela meeting in the other semi, that guarantees one newcomer to the championship game this year. But when is that final matchup? Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 WBC finale.