Fans at the Tokyo Dome will be treated to a Pool B battle Friday when Shohei Ohtani and Japan meet Chinese Taipei in World Baseball Classic play.

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How to Watch Japan vs Chinese Taipei

• Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
• Time: 5:00 AM ET
• TV Channel: FOX Sports 1, FOX Deportes
• Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Japan enters Pool C play Friday at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, looking to defend its World Baseball Classic crown with one of the sport’s top stars leading the way.

The Samurai Japan roster features MLB standout Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who returns to WBC competition after an MVP performance in 2023, as well as fellow Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, giving Japan a formidable one‑two punch on the international stage. Japan’s squad also includes several other MLB‑affiliated talent, such as Seiya Suzuki and Kazuma Okamoto, alongside a deep complement of veteran NPB stars, blending experience and power as they seek to start strong in front of a home crowd.

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Chinese Taipei enters the game with a well‑rounded 30‑man roster consisting largely of experienced professionals from the Chinese Professional Baseball League and Nippon Professional Baseball, along with overseas‑based talent poised for international competition.

With a mix of arms in its pitching staff and a balanced lineup, Chinese Taipei will look to make noise in Pool C and challenge the powerhouse hosts in this early‑tournament test.

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