When is USA vs Japan WBC Final? Date, start time, and TV listings

Team USA will face Team Japan in the final of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) on March 21. The final game of the tournament will begin at 7 p.m. local time and will be played at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida.

Team USA reached the final of the WBC for the second time in a row after an emphatic 14-2 win against Team Cuba in the semifinals. They are the defending champions of the tournament and arguably the strongest lineup in international baseball. Heading into the tournament, they were one of the favorites to reach the finals and here they are.

Team Japan are the narrow favorites to win the WBC for a record third time in history. They have won the tournament twice already and will be eager to stop Team USA from equalling their record. The Japanese are the only team to remain unbeaten in the tournament and have been touted by many as the favorites to win the championship.

Here's the television schedule for the final day of the tournament:

• March 21, 7 p.m. (EDT) United States vs. Japan - Final

For viewers in the United States, there are several options for baseball fans to watch the games online. FuboTV is a platform that provides live streaming of all games on multiple channels including FS1 and FS2. Other options to watch the tournament live are Hulu and Prime Video. Other countries also provide several regional options to watch the tournament.

Two baseball heavyweights ready to clash in the finals of the WBC to clinch the title

The stage is set for the two heavyweights of international baseball to battle it out for the WBC title. Team USA are the undisputed force of the West and will look to cement their superiority against Team Japan, the formidable force from the East.

For baseball fans around the world, the game also represents a battle between two international superstars: Mike Trout versus Shohei Ohtani. The Los Angeles Angels teammates will put their MLB friendship aside as they battle it out for international supremacy.

According to online betting site FanDuel, the USA is the -130 money line favorite, while Japan is the +110 underdog. However, the game promises to be a high scoring and tight affair which will ultimately be decided by which team plays better on the day.