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Netflix Secures Japan Rights to the 2026 World Baseball Classic

The deal introduces Netflix to live sports in Japan.

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The logo of Netflix the American provider of on-demand Internet streaming media is seen during a photocall in Paris, France, April 29, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
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Overview

  • Netflix will stream all 47 World Baseball Classic games live and on-demand for viewers in Japan with exclusive rights to the tournament there.
  • The agreement marks Netflix’s first live event for Japanese audiences.
  • Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the parties.
  • MLB deputy commissioner Noah Garden lauded Netflix’s track record in live sports as the partnership was announced.
  • U.S. media partners for the 2026 World Baseball Classic remain unannounced, and Netflix’s separate Home Run Derby negotiations with MLB are still not finalized.