World Baseball Classic 2023 TV Schedule, Teams, Preview

After a six-year hiatus, the World Baseball Classic is once again taking place. Moreover, the field has increased from 16 to 20 teams. The Taichung International Baseball Stadium in Taiwan, the Tokyo Dome in Japan, Chase Field in Phoenix, and LoanDepot Park in Miami all host games from March 7 to 21. All games are covered live by Fox Sports on Fox, FS1, FS2, Fox Deportes, and through streaming on Tubi. With a lineup that includes 21 All-Stars and four MVPs, the United States, champions of the 2017 championships, is one of the favourites.

United States 2023 World Baseball Classic roster

Catchers: Kyle Higashioka (Yankees), J.T. Realmuto (Phillies), Will Smith (Dodgers)

Infielders: Pete Alonso (Mets), Tim Anderson (White Sox), Nolan Arenado (Cardinals), Paul Goldschmidt (Cardinals), Trea Turner (Phillies), Bobby Witt Jr. (Royals)

Outfielders: Mookie Betts (Dodgers), Jeff McNeil (Mets), Cedric Mullins (Orioles), Kyle Schwarber (Phillies), Mike Trout (Angels), Kyle Tucker (Astros)

Pitchers:Jason Adam (Rays), Daniel Bard (Rockies), David Bednar (Pirates), Nestor Cortes (Yankees), Kendall Graveman (White Sox), Merrill Kelly (D-backs), Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers), Lance Lynn (White Sox), Miles Mikolas (Cardinals), Adam Ottavino (Mets), Ryan Pressly (Astros), Brooks Raley (Mets), Brady Singer (Royals), Adam Wainwright (Cardinals), Devin Williams (Brewers)

2023 World Baseball Classic Pools

POOL A

• Chinese Taipei
• Cuba
• Italy
• Netherlands
• Panama

POOL B

• Australia
• China
• Czech Republic
• Japan
• Korea

POOL C

• Canada
• Colombia
• Great Britain
• Mexico
• United States

POOL D

• Dominican Republic
• Israel
• Nicaragua
• Puerto Rico
• Venezuela 

Schedule for the 2023 World Baseball Classic:  All times are Eastern/Central. Days begin at 6 a.m.

Tuesday, March 7
11/10c: Pool A: Cuba at the Netherlands (Taiwan), FS1

Wednesday, March 8
6/5/c: Pool A: Panama at Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), FS2
10/9 c: Pool B: Australia at Korea (Tokyo), FS1
11/10c: Pool A: Panama at the Netherlands (Taiwan), FS2
5/4a, c: Pool B: China at Japan (Tokyo), FS1

Thursday, March 9
6/5a c: Pool A: Italy at Cuba (Taiwan), Tubi
10/9 c: Pool B: Czech Republic at China (Tokyo), Tubi
11:30/10:30c: Pool A: Cuba at Panama (Taiwan), FS1
5/4a, c: Pool B: Korea at Japan (Tokyo), FS1

Friday, March 10
6/5a c: Pool A: Italy at Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), Tubi
10/9 c: Pool B: China at Australia (Tokyo), FS2
11/10c: Pool A: Panama at Italy (Taiwan), FS1
5/4a, c: Pool B: Czech Republic at Japan (Tokyo), FS1

Saturday, March 11
6/5/c: Pool A: Netherlands at Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), FS2
Noon/11 a.m.: Pool D: Nicaragua at Puerto Rico (Miami), FS2.
2:30/1:30 c: Pool C: Colombia at Mexico (Phoenix), FOX
7/6c: Pool D: Dominican Republic at Venezuela (Miami), FS1
9/8c: Pool C: Great Britain at the United States (Phoenix), Fox
10/9 c: Pool B: Czech Republic at Korea (Tokyo), FS1
11/10c: Pool A: Chinese Taipei at Cuba (Taiwan), FS2

Sunday, March 12
6/5a c: Pool B: Japan at Australia (Tokyo), FS1
7/6a c: Pool A: Netherlands at Italy (Taiwan), FS2
Noon/11 a.m.: Pool D: Nicaragua at Israel (Miami), FS2.
3/2c: Pool C: Great Britain at Canada (Phoenix), FS1
7/6c: Pool D: Venezuela at Puerto Rico (Miami), FS1
10/9 c: Pool C: Mexico at the United States (Phoenix), FS1
11/10c: Pool B: Australia at the Czech Republic (Tokyo), FS2

Monday, March 13
6/5a c: Pool B: Korea at China (Tokyo), FS2
Noon/11 a.m.: Pool D: Dominican Republic at Nicaragua (Miami), FS2.
3/2c: Pool C: Colombia at Great Britain (Phoenix); FS2
7/6c: Pool D: Israel at Puerto Rico (Miami), FS1
10/9 c: Pool C: Canada at the United States (Phoenix), FS1

Tuesday, March 14
Noon/11 a.m.: Pool D: Nicaragua at Venezuela (Miami), FS2.
3/2c: Pool C: Canada at Colombia (Phoenix), FS2
7/6c: Pool D: Israel at Dominican Republic (Miami), FS1
10/9 c: Pool C: Great Britain at Mexico (Phoenix), FS1

Wednesday, March 15

6/5/C: Quarterfinal 1: Pool A Runner-Up at Pool B TBD (Tokyo), FS2
Noon/11 a.m.: Pool D: Venezuela at Israel (Miami), FS2.
3/2c: Pool C: Mexico at Canada (Phoenix), FS2
7/6c: Pool D: Puerto Rico at the Dominican Republic (Miami), FS1
10/9 c: Pool C: United States at Colombia (Phoenix), FS1

Thursday, March 16
6/5a c: Quarterfinal 2: Pool B TBD at Pool A Winner (Tokyo), FS2

Friday, March 17
7/6c: Quarterfinal 3: Pool C TBD at Pool D Winner (Miami), FS1

Saturday, March 18
7/6c: Quarterfinal 4: Pool D Runner-Up at Pool C TBD (Miami), Fox

Sunday, March 19
7/6c: Semifinal 1: Q1 Winner at Q3 Winner (Miami), FS1

Monday, March 20
7/6c: Semifinal 2: Q2 Winner at Q4 Winner (Miami), FS1.

Tuesday, March 21
7/6c: Final: Semifinal 1 Winner at Semifinal 2 Winner (Miami), FS1.