The quarterfinals for the 2026 World Baseball Classic kick off this afternoon, with South Korea (2-2) set to take on the Dominican Republic (4-0).
The Dominican Republic is among the few teams yet to lose in the tournament, sharing that status with Japan and Italy. Their offense has been impressive, racking up 13 home runs spread across four games, with several players contributing two each.
On the other side, South Korea achieved a crucial 7-2 win against Australia, pushing them through the pool stage for the first time since 2009. It was a pivotal match—they needed to clear a five-point hurdle to continue in the competition.
This matchup marks the first time South Korea and the Dominican Republic are squaring off in the World Baseball Classic.
- Who: Korea vs Dominican Republic
- When: March 13th at 6:30pm ET
- Where: Lawn Depot Park (Miami, Florida)
- Channel: FS2
- Streaming: DIRECTV (with a free trial)
The victor of today’s game will move on to the semifinals, facing either Team USA or Team Canada. Those who lose will be out of the tournament.
Japan vs. Korea WBC Start Time
The match between Japan and South Korea is scheduled to start today, March 13th at 6:30pm ET.
How to Watch Japan vs. South Korea for Free
If cable isn’t your thing, you can watch the World Baseball Classic via a live TV streaming service. Personally, I find DIRECTV to be a great option for watching live sports without cost at first. They offer a five-day free trial that includes FS2, and afterward, the plan starts at $69.99 per month for access to more than 90 channels.
South Korea vs. Dominican Republic Pitchers
Ryu Hyun-jin will take the mound for South Korea, while the Dominican Republic will start left-handed pitcher Christopher Sanchez.
Main Dates for the World Baseball Classic 2026
- QF 1: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic – March 13, 6:30pm ET (FS2)
- QF 2: USA vs. Canada – March 13, 8:00 PM ET (FOX)
- QF 3: Pool B Runners-Up vs. Pool A Winners – March 14th at 3:00 PM ET (FS1)
- QF 4: Pool D Runners-Up vs. Pool C Winners – March 14th at 9:00 PM ET (FOX)
- SF 1: QF1 Winner vs. QF2 Winner – March 15th at 8pm ET (FS1)
- SF 2: QF3 Winner vs. QF4 Winner – March 16th at 8pm ET (FS1)
- Championship – March 17th at 8pm ET (FOX)
