When does the 2026 World Baseball Classic start? Pool play for the tournament will begin on March 5, 2026 with the final happening just 12 days later on March 17.

The World Baseball Classic features players from MLB, NPB in Japan, KBO in Korea and other leagues around the world, playing for their home countries. It’s produced some great baseball and ...

We're a little over one year away from the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which runs March 5–17 in Japan, Puerto Rico, and the United States. In anticipation of what's expected to be another ...