World Baseball Classic Inc (WBCI) announced the venues for the sixth World Baseball Classic, scheduled for March 2026. CreditDepot Park in Miami, home of the MLB Marlins, will host games in all three stages of the event, including the final , as in 2023
The other venues will be Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico and the Tokyo Dome in Japan.
“After a record-breaking World Baseball Classic in 2023, CreditDepot Park proved that 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 jewel world 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 the Association of Major League Baseball players 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 competitions, 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 CreditDepot 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. .
The Tokyo Dome has hosted the World Baseball Classic Games in all previous editions.
“The previous tournament in 2023, in which the Japanese National Team became world champions, generated a lot of enthusiasm in Japan, and the increase in the number of children who became interested in baseball was a great benefit to the baseball world. “said Takashi Yamada and director of cultural and sports projects, Yomiuri Shimbun. “We will do everything possible to bring the excitement and inspiration of the World Baseball Classic to the world once again and ensure the success and development of the tournament.”
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 Hon. Miguel Romero, Mayor of San Juan. “This decision reflects the global recognition of San Juan as a premier venue for global sporting events.”
The WBSC sanctions the World Baseball Classic and awards the winners the title of World Baseball Champion since the 2013 edition.
The World Baseball Classic is a 20-team tournament. The top four finishers from the four groups in the first round of 2023 (world No. 1 Japan, No. 2 Mexico, No. 3 USA, No. 4 Korea, No. 6 Venezuela, No. 7 Netherlands , No. 8 Cuba, No. 9 Dominican Republic, No. 10 Panama, No. 11 Australia, No. 12 Puerto Rico, No. 14 Italy, No. 15 Czechia, No. 16 Canada, No. 18 Great Britain and No. 19 Israel) are already classified. The other four participants will be the winners of the 2025 qualifying tournament.
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2024-05-23 20:39:21
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