World Baseball Classic 2026 Tokyo Dome: Japan Ohtani vs South Korea Pool C March 5-10 Tickets Schedule Guide
WBC Pool C Tokyo Dome Features Japan Shohei Ohtani Chinese Taipei Australia Czechia South Korea 10 Games Quarterfinal Qualifier Complete Guide
World Baseball Classic 2026 Tokyo Dome: Japan vs South Korea Ohtani Pool C March 5-10 Tickets Schedule Guide
Shohei Ohtani Leads Japan in Pool C | Tokyo Dome 55,000 Capacity | Full Round-Robin Schedule & Ticket Info
⚾ World Baseball Classic Returns to Tokyo Dome 2026
The 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C takes place at Tokyo Dome from March 5–10, featuring defending champions Japan (led by Shohei Ohtani), fierce rivals South Korea, Chinese Taipei, Australia, and Czechia. Top two teams advance to quarterfinals – expect electric atmosphere with 55,000 passionate fans!
📅 Full Pool C Schedule (Tokyo Dome, JST)
Round-Robin Matches
- March 5 (12:00): Chinese Taipei vs Australia
- March 5 (19:00): Czechia vs South Korea
- March 6 (19:00): Japan vs Chinese Taipei (Ohtani debut!)
- March 7 (19:00): South Korea vs Japan (Asia rivalry classic)
- March 8 (12:00): Australia vs Czechia
- March 10 (19:00): Czechia vs Japan (Pool finale)
Top 2 advance to quarterfinals. Tiebreakers based on head-to-head & run differential.
🌟 Key Rivalries & Stars to Watch
Must-See Matchups
- Japan vs South Korea (Mar 7): Historic rivalry – Ohtani, Yamamoto vs Korean MLB talent
- Japan Home Games: 3 matches with Tokyo Dome erupting for Samurai Japan
- Shohei Ohtani Effect: Two-way superstar expected to pitch & hit
- Dark Horses: Australia & Chinese Taipei capable of upsets
🎟️ Tickets & Booking Guide
Expected Prices: ¥5,000–¥50,000+ (premium seats)
Sales Timeline:
- Oct 2025: Giants season holders priority
- Jan 15, 2026: General public sale
Official WBC Tickets: worldbaseballclassic.com/tickets
Japan Organizer Site (Japanese)
Sales Timeline:
- Oct 2025: Giants season holders priority
- Jan 15, 2026: General public sale
Official WBC Tickets: worldbaseballclassic.com/tickets
Japan Organizer Site (Japanese)
Tokyo Dome capacity: 55,000. Sellouts expected for Japan games – book early!
🗼 Tokyo Dome & Travel Tips
Iconic indoor stadium in Bunkyo Ward. Access via JR Suidobashi or Korakuen Station. Combine with spring cherry blossoms & Tokyo sightseeing.
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