World Baseball Classic 2027
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About the event
The World Baseball Classic is the sport's premier international tournament, pitting national teams - stocked with Major League stars - against each other in a World Cup-style event. It has done more than anything to grow baseball's global profile. Japan are the most successful nation with three titles. The 2027 final stage is in Miami, 5-17 March.
Key figures
13 days, Friday to Wednesday5–17 March 2027
First held2006national teams
PlayersMLB starsfor their countries
Most titlesJapan (3)2006, 2009, 2023
2027 finalMiamiloanDepot Park
Stay in Miami
Check-in 4 Mar, check-out 8 Mar 2027 — 4 nights around 5 March 2027–17 March 2027. Change the dates to stay longer.
AREA
Find stays in MiamiGetting there
- Typeoutdoor-site
- AirportMiami International Airport (MIA), about 10 km
- Public transportMetrorail, Metromover and buses: Metrorail is an elevated train linking Downtown, Coconut Grove and South Miami; the Metromover is free and automated
- Taxi — Taxis wait at the airports, hotels and South Beach rather than being hailed on the street
- Time zoneAmerica/New York
Coming years
2028
The organiser had not announced the 2028 edition as of 2026-09-03.