2026 World Baseball Classic locations: Every host stadium, city
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The World Baseball Classic is back, as evidenced by Shohei Ohtani picking up right where he left off with a grand slam against Chinese Taipei.
Ohtani and Japan are seeking glory once again after a dramatic 3-2 victory over the U.S. in the 2023 final. In that game, Ohtani struck out former Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out to make for an iconic moment.
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U.S. captain Aaron Judge is leading the Americans' title quest in his first international baseball experience. His bat will certainly be of use even though his motivational speaking has left a bit to be desired.
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is being played at four locations as teams are separated into four pools. Pool A includes Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Panama and Puerto Rico. Pool B has Brazil, Great Britain, Italy, the U.S. and Mexico. Representing Pool C are Australia, Japan, Korea, Chinese Taipei and Czechia. Lastly, Pool D features the Dominican Republic, Israel, the Netherlands, Nicaragua and Venezuela.
Here's a quick look at where the action will take place.
2026 World Baseball Classic locations
- Pool A: Hiram Bithorn Stadium -- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Pool B: Daikan Park -- Houston, Texas
- Pool C: Tokyo Dome -- Tokyo, Japan
- Pool D: loanDepot Park -- Miami, Florida
Pool play for the World Baseball Classic runs through March 11. The quarterfinals will take place in Houston and Miami, with Miami also hosting the semifinals and final.
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