Houston to Host 2026 WBC Games and Quarterfinals

The 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) will feature 20 teams and be hosted in several cities, including Houston, Miami, Tokyo, and San Juan. Houston's Daikin Park will host 10 pool-play games from March 6-11 and quarterfinals on March 13-14, featuring teams such as the United States, Mexico, Italy, Brazil, and Great Britain. Miami will host Pool D games, semifinals, and the championship game from March 15-17. Mark DeRosa will return as manager for Team USA, which seeks to capitalize on its silver-medal finish in 2023. The tournament is expected to generate significant economic benefits and interest, especially in host cities like Houston, which will also host FIFA World Cup matches later in 2026.