What channel is Japan vs. Venezuela on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch 2026 WBC baseball quarterfinal

The defending World Baseball Classic champions are back in the United States for the 2026 knockout stages.

Japan, the only country to win the heralded tournament more than one time, comes to Miami, Florida — where it famously beat the United States in the 2023 finals — to face Venezuela in the knockout stages. After a dominating 4-0 group stage at the Tokyo Dome, Shohei Ohtani and co. look to win back-to-back titles for the second time in their history.

The opponent is not an easy one: Venezuela, who will have a large contingent of fans at loanDepot Park. Finishing second in Group D, the star power the Venezuelans boast is undeniable, from 2023 NL MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. to stars in Jackson Chourio, Luis Arraez and Salvador Perez.

As Japan looks to take one step closer to a second consecutive World Baseball Classic final, the high-energy Venezuelans are the first team it needs to beat.

Here's the complete information you need to know for the game, from television channel to streaming options.

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What channel is Japan vs. Venezuela on? 

• TV channel: Fox
• Live stream: Fubo

Japan and Venezuela will be aired nationally on Fox in the U.S., with Spanish speakers able to follow along on Fox Deportes. Fans who want to stream the game can tune into Fubo, which offers new users a free trial.

Japan vs. Venezuela start time

• Date: Saturday, Mar. 14
• Time: 9 p.m. ET

Japan and Venezuela will face off in the final of four World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, starting at 9:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Mar. 14.

The game will be played at loanDepot Park in Miami, where Venezuela played its Group D games.

Japan vs. Venezuela radio coverage

• Radio channel: SiriusXM 

Japan vs. Venezuela will can be listened to on SiriusXM via channel 83 (Fox Sports) or 89 (MLB Network Radio).

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World Baseball Classic knockout schedule

Here is how the WBC's knockout schedule will play out, up until the championship game on March 17.

Friday, March 13 - Quarterfinals

Saturday, March 14 - Quarterfinals

Sunday, March 15 - Semifinals

Semifinals and championship will be played in Miami

Monday, March 16 - Semifinals

Tuesday, March 17 - Championship