World Baseball Classic Odds 2026 | WBC Betting Lines & Favorites

By Brad Szalach | Mar 04, 2026, 10:46am

The World Baseball Classic brings together the best players in the world to compete for international baseball supremacy, and the betting markets are just as competitive. From championship futures to group stage odds, World Baseball Classic odds give bettors a chance to back powerhouse nations like the United States, Japan, and the Dominican Republic, along with emerging contenders looking to make a deep run.

On this page, you’ll find the latest WBC betting lines, updated futures, and insights into which teams are rising or falling ahead of the 2026 tournament. Whether you’re targeting outright winners, value longshots, or early-round matchups, tracking line movement and roster updates can help you find an edge before first pitch.

World Baseball Classic Futures Odds

World Baseball Classic Information

Event Dates

March 5–17, 2026

Format

20 national teams divided into four pools
Round-robin pool play
Top two teams from each pool advance
Single-elimination quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship

Host Cities and Venues

Tokyo Dome – Tokyo, Japan (Pool C)
Hiram Bithorn Stadium – San Juan, Puerto Rico (Pool A)
Daikin Park – Houston, Texas (Pool B)
loanDepot park – Miami, Florida (Pool D)

Knockout Rounds

Quarterfinals in Houston and Miami
Semifinals in Miami
Championship Game in Miami

Key Tournament Dates

Pool Play: March 5–11
Quarterfinals: March 13–14
Semifinals: March 15–16
Championship Game: March 17

Team USA Schedule (Pool B – Houston, All Times ET)

March 6 — USA vs. Brazil — 8:00 p.m.
March 7 — USA vs. Great Britain — 8:00 p.m.
March 9 — USA vs. Mexico — 8:00 p.m.
March 10 — USA vs. Italy — 9:00 p.m.

If the U.S. advances, quarterfinal games are in Houston or Miami, with semifinals and the championship in Miami.

Pools Breakdown

Pool A – San Juan

Puerto Rico
Cuba
Canada
Panama
Colombia

Pool B – Houston

United States
Mexico
Italy
Great Britain
Brazil

Pool C – Tokyo

Japan
Australia
South Korea
Czechia
Chinese Taipei

Pool D – Miami

Venezuela
Dominican Republic
Netherlands
Israel
Nicaragua

Broadcast Information (U.S.)

FOX
FS1
FS2
FOX Deportes
FOX Sports App

Brad Szalach

Brad Szalach is the Content Lead for LegalSportsReport and Lineups, where he oversees strategy and production of sports betting, iGaming, and evergreen content. He previously managed editorial teams at PlayUSA and VegasInsider, building expertise in SEO-driven and revenue-focused content. Brad can be reached at brad.szalach@catenamedia.com.