when does usa baseball play
USA Baseball's Next Games in the 2026 World Baseball Classic Team USA Baseball is currently competing in the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC), the premier international tournament where they represent the United States against top global teams. As of March 11, 2026, they've wrapped up pool play in Pool B at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, facing Brazil, Great Britain, Mexico, and Italy—with their final pool game against Italy on March 10.
Pool Play Schedule (Completed)
Here's the full slate for Team USA's group stage, all at 8-9 p.m. ET:
Date| Opponent| Time (ET)| Network| Notes 38
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Fri, March 6| at Brazil| 8 p.m.| Fox| Pool opener; Logan Webb started.
Sat, March 7| Great Britain| 8 p.m.| Fox| Strong early win expected.
Mon, March 9| Mexico| 8 p.m.| Fox| High-stakes rivalry matchup.
Tue, March 10| Italy| 9 p.m.| FS1| Final pool game; USA trailed per latest
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Team USA entered as heavy favorites after a 2023 runner-up finish to Japan, boasting MLB stars like Logan Webb and aiming for their second WBC title.
Upcoming Playoff Matches (If Qualified)
If Team USA advances from Pool B (likely as a top-2 finisher), next stages are:
- Quarterfinals : March 13 or 14 at Daikin Park, Houston (opponent TBD).
- Semifinals : March 15 or 16 at loanDepot Park, Miami (8 p.m. ET).
- Final : March 17 at loanDepot Park, Miami (8 p.m. ET).
Advances depend on pool standings—check USA Baseball's site or ESPN for live results, as the tournament runs through mid-March before MLB's regular season starts March 25-26.
Quick Context on USA Baseball
USA Baseball governs amateur and national teams, organizing the WBC roster from MLB talent. The 2026 event builds hype post-2023's dramatic Japan final (3-2 loss). No MLB games yet, as spring training ends soon.
TL;DR : Pool play done (last vs. Italy March 10); playoffs start March 13 if they advance—all in Houston/Miami.
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