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FOX Sports to Exclusively Air 2026 World Baseball Classic

10/8/2025

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Summary

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FOX Sports will exclusively broadcast the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with 47 games, including seven on the main network.
The tournament runs March 4-17, 2026, with 20 teams in Tokyo, San Juan, Houston, and Miami.
The championship game will be played at loanDepot Park in Miami.
FOX Deportes will cover 28 games in Spanish; Netflix has rights in Japan.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural World Baseball Classic in 2006, organized by Major League Baseball and the International Baseball Federation, featured 16 teams and attracted over 737,000 fans. This tournament marked a shift in international baseball, allowing professional players to compete globally. The upcoming 2026 edition, expanding to 20 teams, highlights the sport's growing popularity and strategic partnerships with networks like FOX Sports and Netflix.

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Story summary

FOX Sports will exclusively broadcast the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with 47 games, including seven on the main network.
The tournament runs March 4-17, 2026, with 20 teams in Tokyo, San Juan, Houston, and Miami.
The championship game will be played at loanDepot Park in Miami.
FOX Deportes will cover 28 games in Spanish; Netflix has rights in Japan.

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