A view from behind home plate of the Tokyo Dome hosting the World Baseball Classic in 2023.

Tokyo Dome

Tokyo Dome opened in 1988 and has served as a host venue for every World Baseball Classic tournament: 2006, 2009, 2013, 2017 and 2023.

The first round at the Tokyo Dome will take place March 5-10, 2026, and will feature Pool C teams -- Australia, Chinese Taipei, Czechia, three-time champion Japan and Korea.

Fans crowd outside of Tokyo Dome in Japan.

Tokyo Dome
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2023 Classic in Tokyo

Shohei Ohtani celebrates with teammates following a home run for Team Japan.
An infielder for Team Italy applies a tag to a baserunner for Team Japan at the Tokyo Dome.
A pitcher from Team Italy delivers a pitch to home plate at the Tokyo Dome in Japan.
Shohei Ohtani warms up for his outing on the mound.
Managers from Team Italy and Team Japan meet prior to the first pitch of their pool play game.
Team Cuba celebrates on the field following their big victory at the Tokyo Dome.
A Team Cuba pitcher gets fired up on the mound following a big strikeout.
Australian baseball players celebrate after scoring a run against Team Cuba.
Luis Robert Jr. high-fives Yoán Moncada following a big offensive moment against Team Australia.
A lefty batter for Team Cuba follows through on a swing against Team Australia at the Tokyo Dome.
A left-handed batter for Team Australia makes solid contact against Team Cuba.
Team Cuba players huddle in the dugout at the Tokyo Dome.
Players line up after being announced for Team Australia in Tokyo, Japan.
A Japanese pitcher warms up in front of the home crowd at the Tokyo Dome.
Czech teammates take in the atmosphere at the Tokyo Dome in Japan.
Fans gather outside the Tokyo Dome in March 2023.
A baserunner from Team China celebrates after coming around third to score.
A Czech Republic third baseman fields a grounder during pool play.
A batter for Team China makes solid contact against the Czech Republic.
EJ Yang celebrates a big moment at the Tokyo Dome in Japan.
Aussie teammates do the Bash Brothers celebration near home plate in Tokyo.