During pool play, games will take place between Tokyo, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Miami and Houston. That pool stage runs through March 11, followed by the quarterfinals (March 13 and 14) and semifinals (March 15 and 16). It all culminates with the WBC final on March 17, which will be played at LoanDepot Park in Miami.<\/p>\n
Games will air across Fox, FS1, FS2 and Fox Deportes<\/a>, with streaming for all games available with a Fox One subscription.<\/p>\n Follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest news and updates coming out of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.<\/p>\n Live5 updates Chris Cwik<\/p>\n Team USA will play in its final exhibition game Wednesday ahead of Friday\u2019s World Baseball Classic opener against Brazil.<\/p>\n In their final tuneup, the U.S. will take on the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday at 3:10 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how they will line up for that contest:<\/p>\n That\u2019s the same top five Team USA used in Tuesday\u2019s contest. The bottom of the lineup, however, features four different players, all of who are probably trying to get some more at-bats ahead of Friday\u2019s first official game.<\/p>\n Wed, March 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM PST<\/p>\n Yahoo Sports Staff<\/p>\n Pool D is set to begin play on March 6 in Miami. Among the teams in Pool D are:<\/p>\n Read more on each of the teams in Pool D<\/a> \u2026 including tournament history, key players to watch (including ones you don\u2019t know yet, but should), strengths and weaknesses.<\/p>\n Chris Cwik<\/p>\n If Bobby Witt Jr. is anxious about the next couple of months, he’s not showing it. Why should he? Since his major-league debut in 2022, Witt has developed into one of the game’s most complete superstars, a true five-tool player capable of clubbing 30 home runs, stealing 30 bases, winning a batting title and playing exceptional defense at arguably the game’s toughest position every single season.<\/p>\n So when Witt takes the field for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic<\/a>, he won’t carry any nerves with him. Sure, there’s a lot at stake. Team USA is looking for revenge after a close, crushing loss to Japan in the 2023 WBC championship. Combine that with the U.S. Olympic team’s success at the Winter Olympics, and there’s a ton of pressure on Team USA to put those 2023 demons to rest and win the 2026 WBC.<\/p>\n To Witt, though, those heightened expectations only motivate him further to go out there and dominate.<\/p>\n “Pressure is a privilege,” he told Yahoo Sports. “It\u2019s an honor to have that.”<\/p>\n![\"Chris](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1772654950_607_dims.jpeg\"\/)
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