The next World Baseball Classic (WBC) tournament is scheduled for early March 2026, with games running roughly from March 5 to March 17, 2026.

Basic dates

  • The 2026 WBC is planned as a two-week tournament in early March 2026.
  • Broadcasters and organizers list pool play beginning around March 4–6 and the championship game on March 17, 2026.

Where it’s being played

  • Games are set to be hosted in Miami (USA), Houston (USA), San Juan (Puerto Rico), and Tokyo (Japan), across multiple pools and knockout rounds.
  • Different pools will play in different cities, with later rounds and the final in the United States.

Quick context

  • The WBC is an international baseball tournament featuring national teams from around the world, first held in 2006.
  • The 2026 edition will again feature 20 teams competing across four first‑round pools before the knockout stages decide the champion.