World Baseball Classic 2023: How to watch Team USA vs Colombia tonight from anywhere
World Baseball Classic 2023: How to watch Team USA vs Colombia tonight from anywhere
The United States takes on Colombia tonight at Chase Field in Phoenix in the final pool night of the World Baseball Classic. With wins over Great Britain and Canada but a loss to Mexico, Team USA needs a win over Colombia to keep their hopes of repeating as WBC champions alive. The first pitch of the United States-Colombia game is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) on FS1.
The United States-Colombia contest is preceded by a high-stakes game between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico in Miami that begins in 7pm ET (4 p.m. PT) on FS1. The winner qualifies for the quarter-finals; the loser goes home.
The tournament started on March 7 and will run until March 21. The games are broadcast on Fox, FS1, FS2 and Fox Deportes. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the WBC, with or without cable.
Mike Trout and Team USA need a win tonight to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.
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What is the schedule and format of the WBC?
Twenty teams are participating in this year’s tournament, up from 16 teams in previous years. There are four different pools of five teams each. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals, at which point it will become an eight-team, single-elimination tournament.
- Quarter-finals: March 15-18
- Semi-finals: March 19 and 20
Where are the WBC games played?
The tournament will take place at four venues, two in the United States and two in Asia:
- LoanDepot Park (home of the Miami Marlins) in Miami
- Chase Field (home of the Arizona Diamondbacks) in Phoenix
- Tokyo Dome in Tokyo
- Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium in Taichung, Taiwan
Which countries participate in the World Baseball Classic?
Here is the current ranking before the last day of pool (the teams in bold have qualified for the quarter-finals):
Pool A
- Cuba 2-2
- Italy 2-2
- Netherlands 2-2
- Chinese Taipei 2-2
- Panama 2-2
Pool B
- Japan 4-0
- Australia 3-1
- South Korea 2-2
- Czech Republic 1-3
- China 0-4
Pool C
- United States 2-1
- Mexico 2-1
- Canada 2-1
- Colombia 1-2
- Great Britain 1-3
Pool D
- Venezuela 4-0
- Dominican Republic 2-1
- Puerto Rico 2-1
- Israel 1-3
- Nicaragua 0-4
The quarter-finals of pools A and B will be played in Japan. The quarter-finals of pools C and D will be played in Miami. The semi-finals and the championship match will be played in Miami.
Who are the biggest MLB stars playing in the WBC?
UNITED STATES: Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, Trea Turner, Pete Alonso, Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado
Dominican Republic: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Manny Machado, Rafael Devers, Juan Soto, Wander Franco, Julio Rodríguez, Sandy Alcantara
Japan: Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish
Venezuela: Ronald Acuña Jr., José Altuve
The Netherlands: Xander Bogaerts
Porto Rico:Francisco Lindor
You can see the full list of every WBC team here.
Here are the scores and schedule for Team USA’s four games in Pool C:
- Game 1 against Great Britain: won 6-2
- Game 2 against Mexico: lost 11-5
- Game 3 against Canada: won 12-1
- Game 4 v Colombia: March 15 at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET) on FS1
You can see the full WBC schedule here.
How can I watch the World Baseball Classic?
You can watch the WBC on Fox, FS1, FS2 and Fox Deportes with a live TV streaming service, but keep in mind that not all services carry all local networks, so check each using the links below. below to make sure it carries Fox to your area. The WBC’s key channel is FS1, which will not only show three of Team USA’s first four matches, but will also show the semi-finals and the title match.
Games can also be streamed live online via FoxSports.com or the Fox Sports app, but you’ll need to authenticate with a cable, streaming, or satellite connection. You don’t need an account to watch all three games on the free, ad-supported Tubi streaming service.
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You can watch WBC games live on FoxSports.com or the Fox Sports app, but you must authenticate with a cable, streaming, or satellite connection. Fox Sports has apps for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, and Xbox.
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Sling’s $40 per month blue plan includes Fox and FS1, but it only carries Fox in a handful of areas. It does not offer Fox Deportes. You can add FS2 for an additional $11 per month. Read our Sling TV review.
YouTube TV costs $65 per month and includes Fox, FS1 and FS2 but not Fox Deportes. Plug your zip code into its home page to see what local networks are available in your area. Read our YouTube TV review.
Fubo TV
FuboTV’s basic package costs $75 per month and includes Fox, FS1, and FS2. To watch Spanish language shows on Fox Deportes, you’ll need to choose FuboTV’s $86 per month plan. Click here to see which local channels you get. Read our FuboTV review.
Directv stream
DirecTV Stream’s basic $75 per month package includes Fox and FS1. You need to spend $110 to get FS2 as well. Fox Deportes is not offered. You can use its channel finder to see what local channels are available where you live. Read our DirecTV Stream review.
How to Use a VPN to Watch the WBC from Anywhere
If you’re traveling outside your home country and want to watch the WBC, or just want an extra layer of streaming privacy, there’s an option that doesn’t require searching the internet for a sketchy website: you can use a VPN, or virtual private network.
With a VPN, you can virtually change your location on your phone, tablet, or laptop to access WBC broadcasts, which is handy if you’re unable to view the games locally. A VPN is the best way to prevent your ISP from throttling your speeds by encrypting your traffic. Using a VPN is also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and connections.
If you can’t find a convenient opportunity to watch the WBC where you live, using a VPN with a US-based server should provide access to some or all of the streaming options listed below. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make this very easy to do.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You need to make sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even when VPNs are legal, the streaming service can terminate the account of anyone it believes is circumventing properly applied blackout restrictions. Check out our list of the best VPNs to learn more, and check out other great VPN deals going on right now.
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ExpressVPN is our current best VPN for people who want a reliable and secure VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It’s normally $13 a month, and you can sign up for ExpressVPN and save 49% and get three months of free access – the equivalent of $6.67 a month – if you get an annual subscription. Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Quick tips for streaming the WBC using a VPN
- With four variables in play – your ISP, browser, video streaming provider, and VPN – experience and success can vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as the default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for a city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after turning on your VPN and setting it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure that the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address registered in your account. Second, some smart TVs – like Roku – don’t have VPN apps that you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll need to install the VPN on your router or whatever mobile hotspot you use (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network will now appear in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with Smart TV services, after installing a cable network’s sports app, you will be asked to verify a numeric code or click on a link sent to your registered email address for your Smart TV . This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, as both devices will appear in the correct place.
- And remember, browsers can often give away location despite using a VPN, so make sure you’re using a privacy-focused browser to connect to your services. We normally recommend Brave.
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