2026 WBC World Baseball Classic Complete Schedule
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2026 WBC World Baseball Classic Overview
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is the sixth edition of the tournament, featuring 20 teams from around the world.
Key Dates
| Stage | Dates |
|---|---|
| Pool Play | March 5 - March 11, 2026 |
| Quarterfinals | March 13 - March 14, 2026 |
| Semifinals | March 15 - March 16, 2026 |
| Championship | March 17, 2026 |
Pool Assignments
Pool A: San Juan, Puerto Rico
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | Hiram Bithorn Stadium |
| Dates | March 6 - March 11 |
| Teams | Puerto Rico, Canada, Cuba, Panama, Colombia |
Pool B: Houston, USA (Team USA)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | Minute Maid Park |
| Dates | March 6 - March 11 |
| Teams | USA, Great Britain, Italy, Mexico, Brazil |
Minute Maid Park, home of the Houston Astros, will host the WBC for the first time
Pool C: Tokyo, Japan
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | Tokyo Dome |
| Dates | March 5 - March 10 |
| Teams | Japan, South Korea, Australia, Czech Republic, Chinese Taipei |
Pool C is considered the "Group of Death" this tournament, with defending champion Japan facing strong opponents including Chinese Taipei and South Korea
Pool D: Miami, USA
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | loanDepot Park |
| Dates | March 6 - March 11 |
| Teams | Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Netherlands, Israel, Nicaragua |
Team USA Schedule (Pool B)
Team USA will play their pool games at Minute Maid Park in Houston.
Detailed Schedule (Eastern Time)
| Date | Time | Opponent | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 6 (Thu) | TBD | vs Great Britain | Opening Game |
| March 7 (Fri) | TBD | vs Mexico | Rivalry Game |
| March 8 (Sat) | TBD | vs Italy | - |
| March 9 (Sun) | TBD | vs Brazil | - |
Key Matchup: USA vs Mexico
The USA vs Mexico matchup is one of the most anticipated games in Pool B. With the growing rivalry between these two baseball nations, this game promises to be a highlight of pool play.
Tournament Format
Pool Play
- Each pool consists of 5 teams playing round-robin
- Top 2 teams from each pool advance to quarterfinals
- Total of 8 teams advance to knockout stage
Quarterfinals
| Dates | Venue | Matchups |
|---|---|---|
| March 13-14 | Houston Minute Maid Park | Pool A vs Pool B qualifiers |
| March 13-14 | Miami loanDepot Park | Pool C vs Pool D qualifiers |
If Team USA advances to quarterfinals, they will play in Houston
Semifinals
| Dates | Venue |
|---|---|
| March 15-16 | Miami loanDepot Park |
Championship
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| March 17 | Miami loanDepot Park |
Venue Information
Minute Maid Park (Pool B + Quarterfinals)
- Location: Houston, Texas, USA
- Home Team: Houston Astros
- Feature: First time hosting WBC
loanDepot Park (Pool D + Semifinals + Championship)
- Location: Miami, Florida, USA
- Home Team: Miami Marlins
Tokyo Dome (Pool C)
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Capacity: Approximately 46,000
- Feature: Has hosted pool play in all five previous WBC editions
Hiram Bithorn Stadium (Pool A)
- Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Team USA Path to Championship
Pool B (Houston)
↓ Top 2 advance
Quarterfinals (Houston)
↓ Win to advance
Semifinals (Miami)
↓ Win to advance
Championship (Miami)
Broadcast Information
The 2026 WBC will be broadcast in the United States on Fox Sports and FS1.