Where can I watch the World Baseball Classic? TV, streaming guide to the WBC championship
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The best baseball players are convening on South Florida to conclude a World Cup style tournament that has spanned the globe.
The World Baseball Classic is back for the first time since 2017 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2023 edition also marks the first time powerhouse Cuba is fielding major-league players and the first time Miami will host the championship game.
The WBC has already has its share of incredible moments. Shohei Ohtani has been throwing heat and hitting bombs for Japan. Puerto Rico eliminated tournament favorite Dominican Republic only for closer Edwin Diaz to tear a tendon in his knee in the postgame celebration, likely ending his season before the New York Mets could get to Opening Day.
Puerto Rico still has a host of MLB players on its roster, and Francisco Lindor and Javier Baez can lead the team to the semifinals with a win over Julio Urias, Randy Arozarena and Mexico.
Oh right, and there's the star-studded Team USA, led by Mike Trout, Mookie Betts and reigning NL MVP Paul Goldschmidt. They will bat first in their quarterfinal against Venezuela because Jose Altuve, Ronald Acuña and company have yet to lose in the tournament.
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When is the World Baseball Classic?
The quarterfinal games in Miami are Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18.
7 p.m. Friday: Puerto Rico vs. Mexico
7 p.m. Saturday: United States vs. Venezuela
The semifinals will be Sunday, March 19 and Monday, March 20.
7 p.m. Sunday: Cuba vs. USA
7 p.m. Monday: Japan vs. Mexico
The winners of the two semifinals will play in the WBC championship game will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 21.
Where is World Baseball Classic 2023 being played?
The early rounds of the WBC were played in Taichung, Taiwan; Tokyo, Japan; Phoenix; and Miami. The quarterfinals were played at the Tokyo Dome and LoanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins.
The semifinals and championship game will be played at LoanDepot Park.
What channel is the World Baseball Classic on?
FS1 (Channel 219 on DirecTV, Channel 150 on Dish)
How can I watch the World Baseball Classic on live stream?
FoxSports.com (TV provider required) and the Fox Sports app, YouTube TV (2-week free trial), Hulu + Live TV (7-day free trial), fuboTV (7-day free trial)
When is USA vs Japan?
The United States takes on Japan in the World Baseball Classic championship at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 21. The game will air on FS1.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: World Baseball Classic 2023 TV schedule, how to watch on live stream
