NEW YORK – ESPN and the new MLB Network will split television rights to the World Baseball Classic under agreements announced Tuesday.

ESPN has U.S. English and Spanish television rights to 23 of the 39 games during the 16-team tournament, including the semifinals and the final on March 23. The remainder will be on the MLB Network, which launches Jan. 1.

ESPN International has rights to broadcast all 39 games outside of the United States.

The tournament opens March 5.