The 2026 Baseball World Cup is set to bring global attention to Miami, as the city prepares to host the tournament for the first time in history. Organized by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), the event will take place at loanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins, from September 18 to October 4, 2026, featuring 20 national teams from across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.

The tournament promises to showcase the growing international reach of baseball, with powerhouses like Japan, Dominican Republic, USA, Cuba, and Korea among the expected favorites. The format will include a group stage, followed by knockout rounds, with high-stakes matchups expected in a city that reflects the multicultural heartbeat of the sport. Ticket demand has already surged, and tourism authorities anticipate a major boost to the local economy.

For Miami—a city with deep baseball roots and strong ties to Latin American and Caribbean communities—hosting the World Cup is not only a sporting milestone, but a celebration of cultural identity. Local organizers, along with MLB and international federations, are working to ensure a world-class event that reflects both the tradition and the future of global baseball.