There are no longer any 2026 WBC odds on the board following the conclusion of the tournament.
Venezuela upset the United States in a memorable World Baseball Classic Final.
We'll have the latest MLB odds when they go live for the 2030 rendition of the WBC.
2026 World Baseball Classic odds
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World Baseball Classic format
The WBC features 20 national teams, divided into four pools of five teams apiece. Each group plays four round-robin games, and the Top 2 teams from each pool advance to the single-elimination knockout stage.
The knockout rounds culminate with the winner-take-all championship game.
Past World Baseball Classic winners
| Year | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Venezuela | United States |
| 2023 | Japan | United States |
| 2017 | United States | Puerto Rico |
| 2013 | Dominican Republic | Puerto Rico |
| 2009 | Japan | South Korea |
| 2006 | Japan | Cuba |
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World Baseball Classic FAQs
Team USA was the favorite to win the 2026 WBC.
WBC odds are currently off the board.
The next World Baseball Classic will take place in March 2030.
