Team USA and Japan may like their chances for a rematch in this year’s World Baseball Classic final, but the Dominican Republic would love to spoil the party after a subpar showing in 2023.
Baseball fans get their first look at a loaded D.R. roster with a pair of exhibition games this week against the Detroit Tigers. Unlike the rest of the tune-up games between WBC and MLB teams, this one won’t happen at a spring training stadium. The Dominicans will be on home turf in Santo Domingo, which figures to make these games a bit more intense — and entertaining — than those taking place in Florida and Arizona.
Manager Albert Pujols has an embarrassment of riches as he writes out his lineup card, with the likes of Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Julio Rodriguez at his disposal. The pitching staff isn’t quite as stacked, but Phillies lefty Cristopher Sanchez leads a group with plenty of major league experience.
The Tigers still have Grapefruit League games to play at home but A.J. Hinch’s travel roster includes Javier Baez, Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson and elite prospects Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark.
It should be a fun couple of days of baseball in the D.R. Here’s everything you need to know to watch.
Where to watch Dominican Republic vs. Tigers today
- TV channel: MLB Network
- Live streams: Fubo
Both of this week’s D.R. vs. Tigers exhibition games will be broadcast by MLB Network.
Fans can stream the games on Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers so you can try before you buy.
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What time is Dominican Republic vs. Tigers today?
The Dominican Republic and the Tigers will face off over two days. Here’s the schedule for each game:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue., March 3 | Dominican Republic vs. Tigers | 6:05 p.m. | MLB Network, Fubo |
| Wed., March 4 | Dominican Republic vs. Tigers | 2:05 p.m. | MLB Network, Fubo |
Both games will be played at Estadio Quisqueya Juan Marichal, the primary stadium in the D.R.’s capital city of Santo Domingo.
When does the 2026 World Baseball Classic start?
The latest edition of the World Baseball Classic begins Wednesday night, Eastern time, with Australia and Chinese Taipei facing off in Tokyo.
The majority of WBC teams will open play Friday with games in San Juan, Miami and Houston. That includes the D.R., which starts its tournament Friday against Nicaragua in Miami.
See the full WBC game schedule below.
World Baseball Classic schedule 2026
Wednesday, March 4
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Australia vs. Chinese Taipei | 10 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
Thursday, March 5
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Korea vs. Czechia | 5 a.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Czechia vs. Australia | 10 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
Friday, March 6
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Taipei vs. Japan | 5 a.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Panama vs. Cuba | 11 a.m. | FS2, Fubo |
| Venezuela vs. Netherlands | 12 p.m. | Tubi |
| Great Britain vs. Mexico | 1 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Colombia vs. Puerto Rico | 6 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Dominican Republic vs. Nicaragua | 7 p.m. | FS2, Fubo |
| Brazil vs. USA | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Czechia vs. Chinese Taipei | 10 p.m. | FS2, Fubo |
Saturday, March 7
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Japan vs. Korea | 5 a.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Canada vs. Colombia | 11 a.m. | FS2, Fubo |
| Netherlands vs. Nicaragua | 12 p.m. | Tubi |
| Italy vs. Brazil | 1 p.m. | Fox App |
| Puerto Rico vs. Panama | 6 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Venezuela vs. Israel | 7 p.m. | FS2, Fubo |
| USA vs. Great Britain | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Korea vs. Chinese Taipei | 10 p.m. | FS2, Fubo |
Sunday, March 8
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Japan vs. Australia | 6 a.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Cuba vs. Colombia | 12 p.m. | FS2, Fubo |
| Dominican Republic vs. Netherlands | 12 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Italy vs. Great Britain | 1 p.m. | Tubi |
| Israel vs. Nicaragua | 7 p.m. | Tubi |
| Canada vs. Panama | 7 p.m. | FS2 |
| Mexico vs. Brazil | 8 p.m. | FS1 |
Monday, March 9
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Australia vs. Korea | 6 a.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Israel vs. Dominican Republic | 12 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Panama vs. Colombia | 12 p.m. | FS2, Fubo |
| Great Britain vs. Brazil | 1 p.m. | Tubi |
| Puerto Rico vs. Cuba | 7 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Nicaragua vs. Venezuela | 7 p.m. | FS2, Fubo |
| USA vs. Mexico | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Tuesday, March 10
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Japan vs. Czechia | 6 a.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Netherlands vs. Israel | 7 p.m. | Fox App |
| Puerto Rico vs. Canada | 7 p.m. | Tubi |
| USA vs. Italy | 9 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
Wednesday, March 11
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba vs. Canada | 3 p.m. | FS2, Fubo |
| Mexico vs. Italy | 7 p.m. | Tubi |
| Venezuela vs. Dominican Republic | 8 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
Friday, March 13 – Quarterfinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Pool D1 vs. Pool C2 | 6:30 p.m. | FS2, Fubo |
| Pool B1 vs. Pool A2 | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
If the USA is in the quarterfinals, it will play on Friday
Saturday, March 14 – Quarterfinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Pool A1 vs. Pool B2 | 3 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Pool C1 vs. Pool D2 | 9 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
If Japan is in the quarterfinals, it will play on Saturday
Sunday, March 15 – Semifinals
Semifinals and championship will be played in Miami
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Friday quarterfinal winners | 8 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
Monday, March 16 – Semifinals
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday quarterfinal winners | 8 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
Tuesday, March 17 – Championship
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Semifinal winners | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
