Miami is gearing up to host exciting matchups in the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC), reaffirming its status as a premier venue for international baseball competition. The tournament, which last took place in 2023, is set to feature games across four cities, including Tokyo, Japan; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Houston, Texas; and, of course, Miami.
The WBC will unfold from March 4 to March 17, 2026, with games hosted at LoanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins. This year’s event will include Pool D games, along with thrilling knockout rounds, promising to deliver high-stakes baseball excitement to fans in South Florida.
A detailed lineup of the pool games in Miami includes:
– March 6, Game 1: Netherlands vs. Venezuela
– March 6, Game 2: Nicaragua vs. Dominican Republic
– March 7, Game 3: Nicaragua vs. Netherlands
– March 7, Game 4: Israel vs. Venezuela
– March 8, Game 5: Netherlands vs. Dominican Republic
– March 8, Game 6: Nicaragua vs. Israel
– March 9, Game 7: Dominican Republic vs. Israel
– March 9, Game 8: Venezuela vs. Nicaragua
– March 10, Game 9: Israel vs. Netherlands
– March 10, Game 10: Dominican Republic vs. Venezuela
In addition to the pool games, Miami will also host key knockout rounds, which will feature single-elimination competition:
– March 13: Quarterfinal 1 at 6:30 p.m. ET
– March 14: Quarterfinal 4 at 9 p.m. ET
– March 15: Semifinal 1 at 8 p.m. ET
– March 16: Semifinal 2 at 8 p.m. ET
– March 17: Final at 8 p.m. ET
Team USA is preparing to field a formidable roster brimming with Major League Baseball superstars, highlighting the immense talent set to take the field during this global showcase. Baseball fans in Miami can look forward to an exhilarating tournament filled with intense competition and unforgettable moments.