Cuba vs Panama Live Stream: How to Watch 2026 World Baseball Classic

Cuba begins its quest for a sixth straight quarterfinal appearance at the World Baseball Classic against Panama on Friday in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Cuba enters the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a string of five consecutive trips to the quarterfinals and looks to keep the streak alive when it opens play in Pool A against Panama at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Friday. Cuba reached the final of the first WBC back in 2006 and got to the semifinals in 2023 before losing to the United States. Panama, meanwhile, has never moved past the pool stage in its previous three WBC appearances.

How to Watch Cuba vs Panama in 2026 World Baseball Classic Today:

Game Date: Friday, March 6, 2026

Game Time: 11 a.m. ET

TV: FOX Sports 2, FOX Deportes

Location: Hiram Bithorn Stadium

Live stream the Cuba vs Panama 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool A game on Fubo: Start watching now!

Veteran outfielder Alfredo Despaigne, 39, captains Cuba in the tournament. A three-time All-Star in Japan, Despaigne plays with Alazanes de Granma in Cuba’s domestic league. The pitching staff features Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Yariel Rodríguez, who posted a 3.08 ERA and 1.151 WHIP in 66 appearances last season while pitchers Luis Romero and Liván Moinelo, the reigning MVP of the Japan Pacific League, also return from the 2023 squad.

José Caballero, the American League stolen base leader each of the last two seasons and now a utility man for the New York Yankees, serves as captain for Panama. The pitching staff is led by Cleveland Guardians left-hander Logan Allen, whose mother is Panamanian, and the roster also features three former big leaguers in Jonathan Araúz, Christian Bethancourt and Rubén Tejada.

Also in Pool A are Canada, Colombia and Puerto Rico, with the top two finishers advancing to the quarterfinals.

What Time Is Cuba vs Panama On?

The Cuba vs Panama game will take place on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11 a.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great baseball action.

What Channel Is Cuba vs Panama?

Looking to watch this game? Fans can tune into FOX Sports 2 to see the action while Spanish-language viewers can catch the game on FOX Deportes. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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