Getty Kazuma Okamoto of Japan celebrates hitting a three run home run to make it 0-4 in the third inning during the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal.
Japan and Mexico will meet in the World Baseball Classic semifinals on Sunday, March 20 in Miami, with a spot against Team USA in the final on the line.
In the US, the game (7 p.m. ET) will be televised on Fox Sports 1. But if you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include FS1 and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best live stream options if you’re cutting cable, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch Japan vs Mexico streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of FS1 and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch Japan vs Mexico live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your FuboTV credentials to do that.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” FS1 is included in every one, and you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch Japan vs Mexico live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials to do that.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of FS1 and 45-plus other TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Blue” package. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with FS1, plus you can get your first month for half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch Japan vs Mexico live on the Sling TV app or Sling TV website.
Compatible devices for the Sling TV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Sling credentials to do that.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of FS1 and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch Japan vs Mexico live on the Hulu app or Hulu website.
Compatible devices for the Hulu app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Hulu credentials to log in and watch.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of FS1 and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo, which does not come with a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch Japan vs Mexico live on the Vidgo app or Vidgo website.
Compatible devices for the Vidgo app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Vidgo credentials to do that.
Japan vs Mexico Preview
Japan beat Italy handily in the quarterfinals, 9-3, to move on to the semis. Shohei Ohtani allowed two runs in just under five innings of work, while San Diego Padres standout Yu Darvish gave up one run in two innings in relief. Japan’s bats were hot most of the game, as well. Kazuma Okamoto hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the third and later belted a two-run double.
“In the end it was a one-sided game, but even with the pitchers who threw in a way to make Japan proud, they were able to square up some balls, so the game was in doubt. It was a win that was a little lucky,” Japan’s manager Hideki Kuriyama said.
“This Team Japan, there’s a bunch of younger players, and probably most of them are eager to advance to the semifinals so that they have the opportunity to play against real Major Leaguers,” Kuriyama added, via MLB.com.
Japan will go up against Mexico, who handed Puerto Rico a 5-4 defeat in the quarterfinals. After going down 4-0 to Puerto Rico in the first inning, Mexico came back in a strong and impressive fashion. Down 4-2 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Mexico scored three runs highlighted by Isaac Paredes’ two-run single. Pitcher Javier Assad allowed one hit and a walk in 2.2 innings of relief, striking out four batters.
“We are showing what Mexican players are capable of at the highest level,” Mexico manager Benji Gil said in Spanish, per the Los Angeles Times. “I wish this would continue to open doors. Maybe before the tournament you could say, could Mexico play with Puerto Rico? Could they compete versus Team USA? … The answer could have been, no. Right now, we can say easily that Mexico can compete against any other team, or at least this group of warriors can compete against any other team. It’s a blessing to be able to be part and to have a little piece by guiding them, by leading them, as Mexican warriors.”
After falling to Columbia, 5-4 on March 11 in the first game of the Classic, Mexico has beaten the United States, Great Britain, Canada and now, Puerto Rico. They’ll be facing a different kind of team in Japan, however. Japan hasn’t lost in the Classic yet, scoring eight or more runs in three of its five games.