.The Planet Baseball Classic is actually readied to return for a sixth version in 2026. The event, which features worldwide groups made up of a number of the globe's finest baseball talent, will definitely start with four Swimming pool Groups completing coming from March 5-11. Japan will definitely compete once more as the reigning WBC champs after beating the U.S., 3-2, in the championship game in 2023 with the aid Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.The first 16 groups readied to complete in the 2026 WBC are: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama (Pool A) U.S.A., Mexico, Italy, Great Britain (Swimming Pool B) Asia, Australia, Korea, Czechia (Pool C) Venezuela, Dominican Commonwealth, Netherlands, Israel (Pool D). 4 even more training crews will definitely be incorporated in front of the competition to fill out the final 20, and also the first sphere of play will occur depending on to the adhering to routine: 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 Minute Cleaning Lady Park in Houston, TexasPool D at LoanDepot Playground in Miami, FloridaMiami will additionally host the semifinals as well as champion game.Japan is actually the only nation to have actually won the WBC greater than when, take away the champion hardware in 2009 and 2006 in addition to 2023. Various other past winners feature the U.S. (2017) and also the Dominican Republic (2013 ). [Want terrific stories delivered right to your inbox? Develop or even log in to your FOX Athletics account, adhere to games, groups and also players to obtain an individualized e-newsletter daily.] Comply with Follow your favorites to tailor your FOX Athletics experience Globe Baseball Standard Obtain more coming from Globe Baseball Standard Observe your favorites to get information regarding games, news and additional.