The countdown to the 2026 World Baseball Classic has already begun and the Mexican National Team is in action with a preparation match against the Arizona Diamondbacks, a Major League Baseball team that is in Spring Training.
The game will be played this Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3:10 p.m. (ET) – 2:10 p.m. Central Mexico time – at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona, the Diamondbacks’ regular preseason home. For the Hispanic community in the United States, this game represents an ideal opportunity to closely follow the status of the Mexican roster prior to its official debut in the World Baseball Classic.
Where to watch Mexico vs Diamondbacks live?
The game between Mexico and Diamondbacks can be seen on:
Television: ESPN
Streaming: Disney+ (Premium), ViX and MLB.TV
It is recommended to check local availability in the U.S., as some platforms may require an active subscription.
Mexico arrives with major league talent
After a historic third place finish at the 2023 World Classic, the team led by Benjamin Gil is once again assembling talent with MLB experience.
Among the names contemplated by Mexico for this preparation game against the Diamondbacks are the following:
Jarren Durán
Randy Arozarena
Joey Meneses
Rowdy Téllez
Luis Urías
Jonathan Aranda
Alejandro Kirk
Alek Thomas
Jared Serna
In the pitching, Mexico has recognized arms such as José Urquidy and Andrés Muñoz, key players for the international tournament.
For its part, Arizona could present elements such as Alek Thomas, Gabriel Moreno, Jordan Lawlar and Pavin Smith, within the normal context of roster evaluation during the preseason.
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A demanding preparation game
Although it is not an official World Classic matchup, the matchups against MLB teams tend to be highly competitive.
In recent exhibition history, Arizona beat Mexico 10-4 in a similar game.
The context favors the Diamondbacks because they are in a continuous Spring Training rhythm, but Mexico usually shows intensity and focus in these types of games.
Mexico’s upcoming games in the 2026 World Classic
The confirmed schedule includes:
Mexico vs Great Britain – March 6 (13:00 h – ET)
Brazil vs Mexico – March 8 (19:00 h – ET)
Mexico vs United States – March 9 (19:00 h – ET)
Italy vs Mexico – March 11 (18:00 h – ET)
Before the official debut, they will also face the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 4 in another warm-up game.
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