Netflix secured exclusive streaming rights for the 2026 World Baseball Classic in Japan, according to Benzinga. The platform will stream all 47 games live and on demand, strengthening its push into sports. Netflix’s deal with the World Baseball Classic marks its first exclusive rights to a live sports event in a single country. The tournament, owned by Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association, features national teams in competition. Japan, led by Shohei Ohtani, drew over 30 million viewers for most of its 2023 WBC games, with ratings comparable to the U.S. Super Bowl. Netflix recently posted strong quarterly earnings but faces regulatory scrutiny in Europe over subscription pricing.