We’re officially in the home stretch for international baseball’s most exciting tournament, the World Baseball Classic, and we couldn’t be happier! Miami has once again been selected as the ultimate host city for all three rounds of the games — including the finale.
If you’re up for seeing the world’s best players representing their home countries with unmatched pride and passion, here’s everything you need to know about the World Baseball Classic here in the Magic City.
When is the 2026 World Baseball Classic?
The Classic is set to run from March 5 to March 17, with the very first pitch thrown in Tokyo on March 5. The action heats up in Miami starting March 6, culminating in the grand championship game on March 17.
Where is the World Baseball Classic taking place?
The tournament will take place at the Marlins’ home stadium, loanDepot park, as well as Daikin Park in Houston, Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico and the Tokyo Dome in Japan.
Which of those games will be played in Miami?
The Magic City will be hosting the powerhouse teams of Pool D, as well as the high-stakes quarterfinals, semifinals and championship final. Pool D consists of the following: Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Israel and Nicaragua. View the full schedule below:
- March 6-11: Pool D Round Robin
- March 13: Quarterfinal 3 (Pool C Runner-up vs. Pool D Winner)
- March 14: Quarterfinal 4 (Pool D Runner-up vs. Pool C Winner)
- March 15: Semifinal 1
- March 16: Semifinal 2
- March 17: Championship Final (8 p.m.)
How to get tickets to the 2026 Classic
Single-game tickets for the tournament are currently on sale, and while some of the biggest matchups like the championship and DR vs. Venezuela are selling fast, you can still grab seats via WorldBaseballClassic.com. For those looking to go all-out, official hospitality and travel packages are available, offering everything from boutique hotel stays to premium stadium lounge access.
Visit the MLB website for more information.