Team USA is back in action at the 2026 World Baseball Classic tonight.
In their second of four pool stage games, they’ll face Team Great Britain, who are looking for the first win of the tournament.
Team USA kicked off the WBC last night in a huge win over Brazil. In the 15-5 victory, the team had 10 hits and 17 walks, five of which came in the ninth inning where Team USA scored seven runs. New York Yankees and Team USA captain Aaron Judge opened scoring in the top of the first inning.
2026 world baseball classic: what to know
- Who: Team USA vs. Team Great Britain
- When: March 7, 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Daikin Park (Houston, Texas)
- Channel: FOX
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
Great Britain lost their tournament-opener 8-2 to Mexico, but the game was closer than the score would suggest as it was tied going into the eighth inning.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will be on the mound for Team USA tonight. The reigning AL Cy Young winner is set to return to Detroit’s spring training following today’s matchup.
Team USA vs. Great Britain WBC start time
Tonight’s (March 7) World Baseball Classic matchup between USA and Great Britain is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch USA vs. Great Britain for free
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the World Baseball Classic for free. Our favorite is DIRECTV, which you can learn more about below.
World Baseball Classic 2026: Team USA roster
- Pitchers: David Bednar (Yankees), Matthew Boyd (Cubs), Garrett Cleavinger (Rays), Clay Holmes (Mets), Griffin Jax (Rays), Brad Keller (Phillies), Clayton Kershaw, Nolan McLean (Mets), Mason Miller (Padres), Joe Ryan (Twins), Paul Skenes (Pirates), Tarik Skubal (Tigers), Gabe Speier (Mariners), Michael Wacha (Royals), Logan Webb (Giants), Garrett Whitlock (Red Sox)
- Catchers: Cal Raleigh (Mariners), Will Smith (Dodgers)
- Infielders: Alex Bregman (Cubs), Ernie Clement (Blue Jays), Paul Goldschmidt (Yankees), Bryce Harper (Phillies), Gunnar Henderson (Orioles), Brice Turang (Brewers), Bobby Witt Jr. (Royals)
- Outfielders: Roman Anthony (Red Sox), Byron Buxton (Twins), Pete Crow-Armstrong (Cubs), Aaron Judge (Yankees)
- Designated hitter: Kyle Schwarber (Phillies)
World Baseball Classic 2026: Team USA schedule
- USA (15) vs. Brazil (5), March 6
- vs. Great Britain, March 7 at 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
- vs. Mexico, March 9 at 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
- vs. Italy, March 10 at 9 p.m. ET (FS1)
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