Italy plays Mexico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with first pitch at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time (which is 11:00 p.m. UTC).

Quick Scoop

  • Matchup: Italy vs Mexico, World Baseball Classic Pool B.
  • Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT / 11:00 p.m. UTC.
  • Ballpark: Daikin Park, Houston, Texas.
  • Broadcast (US): FS1, Fox Sports App, and Tubi.

Why this game matters

  • It’s a Pool B game in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with group standings and tiebreakers on the line.
  • Coverage notes mention that Team USA’s path to advancing is affected by the Italy–Mexico result, so the matchup has knock-on implications for the rest of the group.

At-a-glance schedule table

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Fixture Competition Date Local venue time ET UTC Venue
Italy vs Mexico 2026 World Baseball Classic, Pool B March 11, 2026 (Wednesday) 7:00 p.m. (Houston) 7:00 p.m. ET 11:00 p.m. UTC Daikin Park, Houston, TX

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