[2026 WBC] Didn't Get Tickets? These Alternative Ways Still Have Chances!
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Introduction
WBC2026 Pool C tickets went on sale on January 15, 2026
Spent all day yesterday trying
Couldn't get tickets for the Taiwan vs Japan game at all
Really wanted to watch this highly anticipated match
Unfortunately... no luck
So today I researched
What other options are available
This article summarizes various known methods to obtain tickets, sharing with everyone who's still trying!
- The following is compiled information. Please follow official announcements for actual details. Pure sharing~
1. Lottery Campaigns
Taiwan Region Campaigns
1. Priceless Mastercard Exclusive Ticket Lottery
Campaign Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | Mastercard International Baseball Ticket Lottery |
| Organizer | Mastercard Priceless Campaign |
| Campaign Period | January 14, 2026 00:00 - January 28, 2026 23:59 |
| Campaign URL | https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1347722267399471&set=a.645995354238836&type=3 |
| Eligibility | Mastercard holders |
| How to Enter | Overseas purchases qualify for lottery, 210 tickets available |
2. Costco Members Exclusive Campaign
Campaign Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | Costco & Mastercard Send Members to Tokyo Dome |
| Organizer | Costco Taiwan |
| Campaign Period | 2025/12/22 ~ 2026/1/25 |
| Registration Period | 2025/12/19 ~ 2026/1/25 |
| Campaign URL | https://www.costco.com.tw/event2026WorldBaseballClassic |
| Eligibility | Black Diamond Card membership |
| Lottery Qualification | 3+ purchases with total spending of NTD 15,000+. Only one purchase per day counts. |
3. PxPay VIP Experience Campaign
Campaign Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | PxPay VIP Experience - WBC Ticket Lottery |
| Organizer | PX Mart |
| Campaign Period | Now - March 31, 2026 (Tue) 23:59 Ticket lottery page mentions January, please verify |
| Campaign URL | https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18Fr5azBQh/ |
| Eligibility | PX Pay members |
| Registration Method | 1. Register on "VIP Experience Campaign Page" 2. Add PX Mart LINE official account and complete member binding |
| Lottery Qualification | January Limited Bonus: • Complete registration to enter lottery for《WBC》3/6 Japan vs. Taiwan ticket (1 winner) • Highest accumulated spending gets《WBC》3/6 Japan vs. Taiwan ticket (1 winner) • Fastest to reach NTD 300,000, get travel gift pack (airport luxury transfer 2 times, 3 winners) |
4. Chunghwa Telecom 5G - TEAM TAIWAN Tokyo Dome Cheering
Campaign Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | 5G TEAM TAIWAN Tokyo Dome Passionate Support |
| Organizer | Chunghwa Telecom |
| Campaign Period | 2026/01/02 - 2026/02/01 |
| Campaign URL | https://www.cht.com.tw/zh-tw/home/cht/messages/2026/0119-1000 https://festival.cht.com.tw/2026baseball |
| Eligibility | New signup / MNP / Renewal "5G" with device, points or SIM-only plan Monthly fee NTD 999+ with 24-month contract |
| How to Enter | 1. Application must be completed during campaign period 2. Complete campaign registration Enter WBC Tokyo Dome ticket lottery |
| Prize Quantity | Total 67 pairs, 134 tickets (2 tickets per pair) |
| Match Schedule | • 3/5 Australia vs. Chinese Taipei • 3/6 Japan vs. Chinese Taipei • 3/7 Czech Republic vs. Chinese Taipei • 3/8 Chinese Taipei vs. Korea Seats include infield and outfield, actual match and seats determined by lottery |
Japan Region Campaigns
[Note] The following campaigns were found on Japanese websites. As non-Japanese residents, meeting the requirements is more difficult. For reference only.
1. JAL "At-Home Inflight Shopping" WBC 2026 Ticket Lottery
[Official Partner Campaign]
Campaign Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | At-Home Inflight Shopping WBC2026 Ticket Lottery Campaign |
| Organizer | Japan Airlines (JAL) |
| Campaign Period | January 16, 2026 00:00 - February 15, 2026 23:59 |
| Campaign URL | https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/ja/dom/service/jalshop/campaign/wbc-12/index.html |
| Eligibility | Customers using JAL Inflight Shopping (At-Home Inflight Shopping) service |
| How to Enter | Spend JPY 10,000+ on inflight shopping during campaign period to qualify for 2026 WBC ticket lottery |
2. JAL Pack (JALPAK) WBC 2026 Official Ticket Lottery
[Official Partner Campaign]
Campaign Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | JAL Pack WBC2026 Ticket Lottery Campaign |
| Organizer | Japan Airlines (JAL) |
| Campaign Period | Now - January 31, 2026 23:59 |
| Campaign URL | https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/ja/intltour/wbc-cpn/index.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com |
| Eligibility | Purchasers of designated JAL Pack domestic or international travel products |
| How to Enter | Complete travel product booking and register on campaign page to enter WBC 2026 Tokyo venue ticket lottery |
3. JAL Luxury Card × Mastercard WBC 2026 Ticket Lottery
[Official Partner Campaign]
Campaign Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | JAL Luxury Card × Mastercard WBC2026 Ticket Campaign |
| Organizer | JAL Card × Mastercard |
| Campaign Period | Now - January 31, 2026 23:59 |
| Campaign URL | https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/ja/121campaign/2025/luxury-card-wbc/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |
| Eligibility | Holders of designated JAL Luxury Card / Mastercard |
| How to Enter | Complete designated card spending requirements and register during campaign period to enter WBC 2026 ticket lottery (includes SS seats) |
4. MUFG Bank WBC Support Campaign
Campaign Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | World Baseball Classic™ Support Campaign |
| Organizer | MUFG Bank |
| Account Opening Period | 2026/01/19 - 2026/02/12 |
| Deposit & Registration Period | 2026/01/19 - 2026/02/16 |
| Campaign URL | https://www.bk.mufg.jp/kouza/lp/wbc_cp_202601/index.html |
| Eligibility | First-time MUFG Bank ordinary deposit account holders No age limit (includes under 15) 1. Complete new account opening via App by 2026/02/12 2. One-time deposit of JPY 50,000+ by 2026/02/16 3. Complete campaign registration |
| Prize Quantity | WBC viewing pair tickets (Japan matches) total 80 pairs, 160 tickets |
| Match Schedule | • 3/6 (Fri) Japan vs. Chinese Taipei (20 pairs, 40 tickets) • 3/7 (Sat) Japan vs. Korea (20 pairs, 40 tickets) • 3/8 (Sun) Japan vs. Australia (20 pairs, 40 tickets) • 3/10 (Tue) Japan vs. Czech Republic (20 pairs, 40 tickets) Can select preferred dates (multiple selection allowed), seat position and viewing area assigned by organizer |
5. Kowa Company Synclon Kowa WBC Support Campaign
[Purchase Points Lottery]
Campaign Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | Synclon Kowa「2026 WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC™ Support Campaign Round 1」 (Vantelin 40th Anniversary) |
| Organizer | Kowa Company |
| Receipt Valid Period | 2025/12/22 ~ 2026/1/31 |
| Application Deadline | ~ 2026/2/5 |
| Campaign URL | https://hc.kowa.co.jp/syncronkowa/campaign/ |
| How to Participate | 1. Purchase designated Synclon Kowa or Vantelin series products 2. Collect purchase receipts to reach designated points 3. Apply via WEB or mail |
| Prizes | • 17 points: WBC viewing ticket (Japan match): 25 pairs, 50 tickets •9 points: Sports experience gift certificate 100 winners •Double Chance Prize: Eraberu Pay 500 points |
6. Itoen "Oi Ocha" WBC Viewing Ticket Campaign
Campaign Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | "Oi Ocha" WBC Viewing Ticket Lottery Campaign |
| Organizer | Itoen, Ltd. (ITOEN, LTD.) |
| Campaign Period | Details to be announced late January 2026 |
| Campaign URL | http://itoen.co.jp/news/article/81988/ |
| Background | Itoen becomes World Baseball Classic™ Official Global Partner "Oi Ocha" brand adopted as tournament's Official Green Tea |
| Expected Scale | Expected to exceed 60 pairs, 120 tickets (reference: 2025 MLB WORLD TOKYO SERIES campaign scale) |
| Features | • Shohei Ohtani serves as "Oi Ocha" Global Ambassador • Official Global Partner level large-scale campaign • Specific campaign details to be announced late January |
[Important Notice]
- Campaign details scheduled for announcement late January 2026, please monitor official website
- According to official press release, scale expected to exceed previous campaigns
2. Official Partner Activities
1. WBC Official Certified Resale Platform
Platform Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Platform Nature | Officially certified legal resale system |
| Opening Time | Expected to open gradually (pending official announcement) |
| Ticket Source | Legal returns from those unable to attend |
| Price | Face value only, no markup allowed |
| Security | Highest, officially certified |
Why Wait for Official Resale?
According to WBC official announcement, organizers will establish a "certified resale platform" for the purposes of:
- Providing legal ticket circulation channels
- Preventing scalper price gouging
- Protecting buyer and seller rights
- Ensuring fair ticket prices
Reference Source: WBC Official Announcement - Yahoo News
How to Prepare
-
Regularly Check Official Website
- Japan WBC Official Site: https://www.2026wbc.jp/
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Or Reference My Previous Note
2. JTB Official VIP
Package Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC EXPERIENCES |
| Organizer | JTB (Japan Travel Bureau) officially authorized |
| URL | https://www.baseball.jtbcorp.jp/en/worldbaseballclassicexperiences/ |
| Contents | Tickets + VIP Services + Merchandise |
| Price | High-end pricing |
Package Types
- At the time of writing this note, Taiwan vs Japan game seats are still available for JPY 440,000
But the price is too high, leaving it for the wealthy fans...
Suitable For
- Fans with sufficient budget
- Audiences seeking complete experience
- Business entertainment needs
- Hassle-free option avoiding ticket scramble
Reference Source: JTB WBC Experience Package
Conclusion
It was so difficult
Started trying from 18:00 on 01/15 until dawn,
Got more and more exhausted... still couldn't get tickets
Keep fighting!
Wishing everyone still in the battle the best of luck!
Important Links
- Japan WBC Official Site: https://www.2026wbc.jp/
- JTB Campaign: https://www.baseball.jtbcorp.jp/en/worldbaseballclassicexperiences/