The World Baseball Classic is back in 2026. Here's how to tune in to Friday's Japan vs. Chinese Taipei matchup.

Here's a look at the broadcasting information for Japan and Chinese Taipei's WBC tilt.

It will go down as one of the most memorable World Baseball Classic games in Tokyo Dome’s storied history. Chinese Taipei – which had never defeated Korea in the tournament before – needed a victory to keep its slim hopes of advancing alive.

Pool C host and defending World Baseball Classic champion Japan is scheduled to face off against Chinese Taipei on Friday, 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

South Korea will turn to former major league All-Star Ryu Hyun-jin in a crucial opening round game against Chinese Taipei at the World Baseball Classic (WBC). Ryu, the 2019 ERA champion in Major League Baseball now back in South Korea,

Masataka Yoshida's late home run triggered a comeback win for Samurai Japan over Australia on Sunday at the Tokyo Dome, where Emperor Naruhito ​made a rare appearance to watch the World Baseball Classic Pool C ‌match-up.

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and Princess Aiko arrived at the Tokyo Dome for Japan’s critical game against Australia and the World Baseball Classic