Netflix (NFLX) will become the new home of the 2026 World Baseball Classic in Japan, as part of an exclusive media rights partnership with World Baseball Classic, an organization that is owned by Major League Baseball and jointly operates the World Baseball Classic tournament with the Major League Baseball Players Association. This collaboration marks the first time Netflix will deliver live coverage of the World Baseball Classic to Japanese audiences. Through this agreement, Netflix will stream all 47 games of the 2026 World Baseball Classic live and on-demand for viewers in Japan, offering comprehensive coverage of all the electrifying action, star athletes, and memorable moments that define the tournament.
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