WBC bracket 2026: World Baseball Classic schedule and path to glory

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The 2026 World Baseball Classic enters the knockout stage, with the tournament's single-elimination quarterfinals taking place on Friday and Saturday.

On Friday, the Dominican Republic and South Korea face off in Miami for a spot in Sunday's semifinal – against the winner of the United States vs. Canada North American Derby being played at Daikin Park in Houston. Saturday, defending champion Japan plays powerful Venezuela in Miami, with Puerto Rico and Italy facing off in an afternoon game in Houston.

The WBC semifinals will be played on March 15 and 16 with the final set for Tuesday, March 17 at loanDepot Park in Miami.

Here's a look at the full bracket and knockout schedule:

World Baseball Classic bracket 2026​

Quarterfinals​

• Dominican Republic vs. South Korea – Friday in Miami
• United States vs. Canada – Friday in Houston (BUY TICKETS)
• Puerto Rico vs. Italy – Saturday in Houston (BUY TICKETS)
• Japan vs. Venezuela – Saturday in Miami (BUY TICKETS)

Semifinals​

• Dominican/Korea vs. USA/Canada – Sunday in Miami (BUY TICKETS)
• Puerto Rico/Italy vs. Japan/Venezuela – Monday in Miami (BUY TICKETS)

WBC championship game​

• Semifinal winners – Tuesday, March 17 in Miami (BUY TICKETS)

WBC schedule​

Friday, March 13 (quarterfinals):

• Dominican Republic vs. South Korea, 6:30 p.m. ET in Miami
• United States vs. Canada, 8 p.m. in Houston

Saturday, March 14 (quarterfinals)

• Puerto Rico vs. Italy, 3 p.m. in Houston
• Japan vs. Venezuela, 9 p.m. in Miami

Sunday, March 15 (semifinal)

• Dominican/Korea vs. USA/Canada, 8 p.m. in Miami

Monday, March 16 (semifinal)

• Puerto Rico/Italy vs. Japan/Venezuela, 8 p.m. in Miami

Tuesday, March 17 (championship game)

• Semifinal winners, 8 p.m. in Miami

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: WBC bracket 2026: World Baseball Classic schedule for knockout rounds

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