The World Baseball Classic (WBC) is generally held every four years, but in practice it has fallen on a “every three to four years” rhythm because of schedule changes and the 2021 COVID postponement.

Here’s the quick scoop, in the style you asked for:

How often is the WBC held?

  • The original plan after 2009 was for the WBC to be played every four years, similar to the FIFA World Cup.
  • Tournaments were held in 2006, 2009, 2013, 2017, and 2023, so the gap has usually been 4 years, except where disruption occurred.
  • Because the 2021 edition was postponed by COVID-19 and played in 2023 instead, many outlets now describe it as being held “every three to four years.”
  • The next WBC is scheduled for 2026, which will be a 3‑year gap from 2023.

One‑sentence takeaway

The WBC is meant to be a quadrennial (every four years) tournament, but recent events mean you’ll often see it described as taking place every three to four years in practice.

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