MIAMI.─ The organization of the World Baseball Classic announced this Thursday the venues for the sixth World Baseball Classic, scheduled for March 2026.
Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan Puerto Rico will once again be the venue as part of the group stage of the event, while Miami’s loanDepot Park, home of the MLB Marlins, will host the games of the three stages of the event. , including the final, which allows Dominican fans to have options close to our country to watch the games.
Hiram Bithorn Stadium has hosted first round matches in the 2006, 2009 and 2013 editions.
“I am deeply honored that our city has been chosen to host the World Baseball Classic for the fourth time,” said Miguel Romero, mayor of San Juan. “This decision reflects the global recognition of San Juan as the main venue for global sporting events.”
The other venues will be Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, and the Tokyo Dome in Japan.
“After a record-breaking World Baseball Classic in 2023, CreditDepot Park proved it is the home of international baseball, and we are proud to once again bring the incredible tournament to South Florida, the ideal destination for world-class events. » said Marlins president and principal owner Bruce Sherman.
“It is a tremendous honor to once again host all three rounds, including the prestigious final, and on behalf of our entire team and the greater Miami area, I would like to express our gratitude to Major League Baseball and Major League Baseball. Baseball Players Association for recognition.”
Minute Maid Park will host the World Baseball Classic for the first time in the event’s history. The stadium will become the ninth different Major League Baseball stadium to host World Baseball Classic competition, joining Chase Field in Phoenix (2006, 2013, 2023); Petco Park in San Diego (2006, 2009, 2017); Angel Stadium in Anaheim (2006); Toronto Rogers Center (2009); Miami Dolphins Stadium (2009); Los Angeles Dodger Stadium (2009, 2017); Oracle Park in San Francisco (2013); and loanDepot Park in Miami (2013, 2017, 2023).
“Houston is a global city with the best fans in baseball, and we are proud to welcome fans from around the world to watch international competition at Minute Maid Park,” said Astros owner and president Jim Crane. .
While the Tokyo Dome has hosted the World Baseball Classic Games in all previous editions.
2024-05-24 18:55:13
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