.The Planet Baseball Standard is set to send back for a 6th edition in 2026. The tournament, which features worldwide crews comprised of a number of the globe's absolute best baseball talent, will definitely start with four Pool Groups contending from March 5-11. Japan will definitely complete once more as the reigning WBC champs after beating the USA, 3-2, in the championship game in 2023 along with the assistance Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.The initially 16 staffs readied to compete in the 2026 WBC are actually: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama (Pool A) United States, Mexico, Italy, Great Britain (Swimming Pool B) Japan, Australia, Korea, Czechia (Swimming Pool C) Venezuela, Dominican Commonwealth, Netherlands, Israel (Swimming Pool D). 4 even more certifying staffs will definitely be incorporated in front of the event to complete the ultimate 20, and also the initial sphere of play will certainly take place depending on to the observing timetable: MARCH 5-10Pool C at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, JapanMARCH 6-11Pool A at Hiram Bithorn Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto RicoPool B at Moment House Maid Playground in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Park in Miami, FloridaMiami will also throw the semifinals and also championship game.Japan is actually the only country to have actually succeeded the WBC much more than as soon as, take away the championship hardware in 2009 and 2006 aside from 2023. Various other previous victors consist of the united state (2017) and also the Dominican Commonwealth (2013 ). [Want terrific tales provided right to your inbox? Generate or log in to your FOX Athletics profile, adhere to leagues, groups as well as players to get a personalized email list daily.] Comply with Follow your preferences to tailor your FOX Sports experience Planet Baseball Classic Obtain more from World Baseball Classic Follow your faves to receive info about games, updates and more.