World Baseball Classic 2026
About This Tournament
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is an international professional baseball tournament between 20 national teams. The championship game will be played March 17 at loanDepot Park in Miami featuring the world's best players.
Tournament Details
Sport
Baseball
Venue
Tokyo, San Juan, Houston, Miami
Start Date
March 5, 2026
End Date
March 17, 2026
Format
In-Person
Organizer
Multi-Venue
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