What channel is Japan vs. Australia on? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch 2026 World Baseball Classic game

On Sunday morning, Japan will play its second-to-last game in the group stage against Australia. The Japanese are looking to keep the momentum moving en route to their second straight World Baseball Classic title.

After a 3-0 opening game win against Chinese Taipei, the Aussies are hoping to keep their defense prowess alive and keep this game against one of the world's best international baseball teams tight. Japan's star-studded lineup would like to say otherwise, but crazy things happen in the WBC.

Japan will be Australia's biggest test, as the reigning WBC champions feature a lineup that boasts Shohei Ohtani, Seiya Suzuki, Munetaka Murakami, and NPB Central League MVP Teruaki Soto. Japan will look to continue leaning into their home-field advantage, as they have during the group stage at the Tokyo Dome.

Australia's top of the order with Travis Bazzana and Curtis Mead will look to continue getting on base for the Land Down Under in hopes of pulling off one of the bigger upsets in WBC history. If Australia can keep this game contained, they might just have a shot.

Here's how you can watch Japan take on Australia in the WBC.

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 What channel is Japan vs. Australia on? 

• TV channel: FS1
• Live stream: Fubo

Japan and Australia's matchup will air on FS1 in the U.S. Spanish speakers can follow along with the coverage on Fox Deportes, while cord-cutters can find the action on Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Japan vs. Australia start time

• Date: Sunday, March 8
• Time: 6 a.m. ET

The first pitch from Japan and Australia's clash will take place at 6 a.m. ET (8 p.m. local time). The game will be contested at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan.

Japan vs. Australia radio coverage

• Radio channel: SiriusXM 

Those hoping to listen to the Japan and Australia game can do so on SiriusXM via channel 83.

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Japan WBC schedule 2026

Here's a look at Japan's remaining schedule during the pool stage.

Australia WBC schedule 2026

Here's a look at Australia's remaining schedule during the pool stage.