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2026 World Baseball Classic
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Tokyo · San Juan · Houston · Miami  |  Mar 6 – Mar 17, 2026
20 teams · 47 games · 4 venues · One champion.

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Pool A Mar 11 · 3:00 PM
Canada vs Cuba
San Juan — Hiram Bithorn Stadium
Pool B Mar 11 · 7:00 PM
Italy vs Mexico
Houston — Daikin Park
Pool D Mar 11 · 8:00 PM
Dominican Republic vs Venezuela
Miami — loanDepot park
QF1 Mar 13 · 6:30 PM
Korea (Pool C #2) vs Pool D Winner (TBD)
Miami — loanDepot park
QF2 Mar 13 · 8:00 PM
Pool A Runner-up (TBD) vs Pool B Winner (TBD)
Houston — Daikin Park
QF3 Mar 14 · 3:00 PM
Pool B Runner-up (TBD) vs Pool A Winner (TBD)
Houston — Daikin Park
QF4 Mar 14 · 9:00 PM
Pool D Runner-up (TBD) vs Japan (Pool C #1)
Miami — loanDepot park
SF1 Mar 15 · 8:00 PM
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Miami — loanDepot park · Teams TBD
SF2 Mar 16 · 8:00 PM
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Miami — loanDepot park · Teams TBD
Final Mar 17 · 8:00 PM
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Miami — loanDepot park · Teams TBD
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📅 Timeline
  • Feb 2026Championship Final Rosters Announced
  • Mar 5, 2026🏁 Pool C Opens (Tokyo)
  • Mar 6–11, 2026Pool Play (San Juan · Houston · Miami)
  • Mar 13–14, 2026Quarterfinals
  • Mar 15–16, 2026Semifinals (Miami)
  • Mar 17, 2026🏆 Championship Game (loanDepot park)
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All 20 Teams – Full Guide

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Pools & Draw Format Explained

How the 4 pools work, the 20-team format, and what changed since 2023.

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4 world-class venues across 3 countries hosting 47 WBC games.

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20 Teams

20 national teams compete in 2026. Explore every squad, key players, and pool opponents.

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Pools

4 Pools

Pool play features 4 pools of 5 teams (round-robin). See pool schedules, standings, and tiebreakers.

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Schedule

47 Games

From the opening match in Tokyo to the Championship Final at loanDepot park – every game, every date.

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Stage Dates Matches Location
Pool Play Mar 5–11, 2026 Pool games Tokyo · San Juan · Houston · Miami
Quarterfinals Mar 13–14, 2026 Knockout Houston · Miami
Semifinals Mar 15–16, 2026 Knockout Miami
🏆 Championship Game Mar 17, 2026 1 game loanDepot park, Miami
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Tokyo Dome
Tokyo, Japan
Pool C · Mar 5–10, 2026
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Hiram Bithorn Stadium
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Pool A · Mar 6–11, 2026
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Daikin Park
Houston, Texas, USA
Pool B · Mar 6–11, 2026
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loanDepot park
Miami, Florida, USA
Pool D · Mar 6–11, 2026 (Finals Mar 15–17)
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🏆 Tournament Basics
When does the 2026 World Baseball Classic start?
Pool C opens in Tokyo (Mar 5–10, 2026). Pool play in San Juan, Houston and Miami begins on Mar 6, 2026. The Championship Game is on Mar 17, 2026 at loanDepot park (Miami).
How many teams are in the 2026 World Baseball Classic?
20 teams will participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Where is the 2026 World Baseball Classic hosted?
Games are played across 4 official venues: Tokyo Dome (Tokyo, Japan), Hiram Bithorn Stadium (San Juan, Puerto Rico), Daikin Park (Houston, USA), and loanDepot park (Miami, USA).
What is the format for the 2026 World Baseball Classic?
Each pool features five teams playing round-robin. The top two teams from each pool advance to the quarterfinals. Quarterfinal winners go to Miami for the semifinals and the Championship Game — totaling 47 games.
🎟️ Tickets & Broadcast
How can I watch the 2026 World Baseball Classic?
Broadcast rights vary by country. In the USA: Fox Sports & Telemundo. In the UK: BBC & ITV. Check local listings for your region's official broadcaster.
When do 2026 World Baseball Classic tickets go on sale?
Ticket sales and availability vary by venue. For official links, start at MLB.com's World Baseball Classic tickets page. Official ticket sales are managed through MLB.com. Early registration is recommended.
Which teams have qualified for 2026?
The WBC field is set at 20 national teams. Official pool assignments and roster updates are published by WBCI/MLB. We keep this page updated as official confirmations are announced.
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Predict0's AI model analyzes squad quality, historical performance, group difficulty, and match data to generate probability-based predictions for each team's tournament progress.