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where is the wbc played

The World Baseball Classic (WBC) isn’t played in just one place – it’s hosted across multiple stadiums in several countries, with the final rounds always in the United States.

Quick Scoop: Where is the WBC played?

For the current 2026 tournament, games are being played in four main cities.

  • San Juan, Puerto Rico – Hiram Bithorn Stadium (Pool A games).
  • Houston, Texas, USA – Daikin Park (Pool B and two quarterfinals).
  • Tokyo, Japan – Tokyo Dome (Pool C games).
  • Miami, Florida, USA – loanDepot Park (Pool D, two quarterfinals, semifinals and the championship game).

Historically, WBC games have rotated among several countries (Japan, United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Taiwan, Canada, South Korea), but the championship round has always been held in Major League Baseball stadiums in the U.S.