The World Baseball Classic is back in action in 2023, and it promises to be a memorable event. Baseball enthusiasts from around the world can mark their calendars for March 8-21, 2023, as the tournament returns with 20 teams competing for the title. Originally scheduled to take place in 2021, the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
World Baseball Classic 2023
The tournament’s venues have been announced, and fans can look forward to watching their favorite teams compete at the Taichung Stadium, Tokyo Dome, Chase Field, and LoanDepot Park. The World Baseball Classic 2023 is set to showcase the best baseball talent from across the globe, and it’s an event that baseball fans won’t want to miss. Check out the World Baseball Classic 2023 Schedule, Teams, and Venues here. The schedule/fixtures are also available to download in the PDF format below.
World Baseball Classic 2023 Teams
| Pool A | Pool B | Pool C | Pool D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Taipei | Japan | United States | Puerto Rico |
| Netherlands | South Korea | Mexico | Venezuela |
| Cuba | Australia | Colombia | Dominican Republic |
| Italy | China | Canada | Israel |
| Panama | Czech Republic | Great Britain | Nicaragua |
World Baseball Classic 2023 Schedule
Pool A Schedule
| Date | Local Time | Match | Venue |
| Mar 8, 2023 | 12:00 | Cuba vs Netherlands | Taichung Stadium |
| Mar 8, 2023 | 19:00 | Panama vs Chinese Taipei | Taichung Stadium |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 12:00 | Panama vs Netherlands | Taichung Stadium |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 19:00 | Italy vs Cuba | Taichung Stadium |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 12:30 | Cuba vs Panama | Taichung Stadium |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 19:00 | Italy vs Chinese Taipei | Taichung Stadium |
| Mar 11, 2023 | 12:00 | Panama vs Italy | Taichung Stadium |
| Mar 11, 2023 | 19:00 | Netherlands vs Chinese Taipei | Taichung Stadium |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 12:00 | Chinese Taipei vs Cuba | Taichung Stadium |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 19:00 | Netherlands vs Italy | Taichung Stadium |
Pool B Schedule
| Date | Local Time | Match | Venue |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 12:00 | Australia vs South Korea | Tokyo Dome |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 19:00 | China vs Japan | Tokyo Dome |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 12:00 | Czech Republic vs China | Tokyo Dome |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 19:00 | South Korea vs Japan | Tokyo Dome |
| Mar 11, 2023 | 12:30 | China vs Australia | Tokyo Dome |
| Mar 11, 2023 | 19:00 | Czech Republic vs Japan | Tokyo Dome |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 12:00 | Czech Republic vs South Korea | Tokyo Dome |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 19:00 | Japan vs Australia | Tokyo Dome |
| Mar 13, 2023 | 12:00 | Australia vs Czech Republic | Tokyo Dome |
| Mar 13, 2023 | 19:00 | South Korea vs China | Tokyo Dome |
Pool C Schedule
| Date | Local Time | Match | Venue |
| Mar 11, 2023 | 12:30 | Colombia vs Mexico | Chase Field |
| Mar 11, 2023 | 19:00 | Great Britain vs United States | Chase Field |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 12:00 | Great Britain vs Canada | Chase Field |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 19:00 | Mexico vs United States | Chase Field |
| Mar 13, 2023 | 12:30 | Colombia vs Great Britain | Chase Field |
| Mar 13, 2023 | 19:00 | Canada vs United States | Chase Field |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 12:00 | Canada vs Colombia | Chase Field |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 19:00 | Great Britain vs Mexico | Chase Field |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 12:00 | Mexico vs Canada | Chase Field |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 19:00 | United States vs Colombia | Chase Field |
Pool D Schedule
| Date | Local Time | Match | Venue |
| Mar 11, 2023 | 12:00 | Nicaragua vs Puerto Rico | LoanDepot Park |
| Mar 11, 2023 | 19:00 | Dominican Republic vs Venezuela | LoanDepot Park |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 12:00 | Nicaragua vs Israel | LoanDepot Park |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 19:00 | Venezuela vs Puerto Rico | LoanDepot Park |
| Mar 13, 2023 | 12:30 | Dominican Republic vs Nicaragua | LoanDepot Park |
| Mar 13, 2023 | 19:00 | Israel vs Puerto Rico | LoanDepot Park |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 12:00 | Nicaragua vs Venezuela | LoanDepot Park |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 19:00 | Israel vs Dominican Republic | LoanDepot Park |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 12:00 | Venezuela vs Israel | LoanDepot Park |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 19:00 | Puerto Rico vs Dominican Republic | LoanDepot Park |
Quarter Finals Schedule
| Date | Local Time | Match | Venue |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 19:00 | Pool B runner-up vs Pool A winner | Tokyo Dome |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 19:00 | Pool A runner-up vs Pool B winner | Tokyo Dome |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 19:00 | Pool C runner-up vs Pool D winner | LoanDepot Park |
| Mar 18, 2023 | 19:00 | Pool D runner-up vs Pool C winner | LoanDepot Park |
Semifinals Schedule
| Date | Local Time | Match | Venue |
| Mar 19, 2023 | 19:00 | Quarterfinal 1 winner vs Quarterfinal 3 winner | LoanDepot Park |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 19:00 | Quarterfinal 2 winner vs Quarterfinal 4 winner | LoanDepot Park |
Final Schedule
| Date | Local Time | Match | Venue |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 19:00 | Semifinal 1 winner vs Semifinal 2 winner | LoanDepot Park |
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Venues
- Taichung Stadium
- Tokyo Dome
- Chase Field
- LoanDepot Park
Conclusion
The World Baseball Classic 2023 is a much-awaited event for baseball enthusiasts worldwide. The World Baseball Classic 2023 is a testament to the sport’s popularity worldwide, and fans can look forward to watching their favorite teams compete in this international baseball extravaganza. It’s an event that baseball fans won’t want to miss, and it’s sure to create some unforgettable moments on the field.
