2026 World Baseball Classic Odds: USA, Japan Top Board as Early Favorites

Now that the confetti is clear from the Dodgers' World Series victory parade, it's time to start looking ahead to the World Baseball Classic.

Airing on FOX and its affiliate networks in March 2026, the sixth iteration of this tournament will feature 20 countries and territories whose best players will compete to prove that their country is the crème de la crème of professional baseball.

With that in mind, let's dive into the early odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Nov. 18.

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World Baseball Classic 2026

USA: +160 (bet $10 to win $26 total)
Japan: +290 (bet $10 to win $39 total)
Dominican Republic: +425 (bet $10 to win $52.50 total)
Puerto Rico: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total)
Venezuela: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total)
Mexico: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
South Korea: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Netherlands: +3000 (bet $10 to win $310 total)
Italy: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Cuba: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Canada: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Colombia: +4000 (bet $10 to win $410 total)
Panama: +6000 (bet $10 to win $610 total)
Israel: +8000 (bet $10 to win $810 total)
Australia: +8000 (bet $10 to win $810 total)
Chinese Taipei: +8000 (bet $10 to win $810 total)
Great Britain: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Czech Republic: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Nicaragua: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)
Brazil: +10000 (bet $10 to win $1,010 total)

Here is what to know about the WBC oddsboard:

WBC Favorites: The USA is the early favorite to take the crown in next year's premier global event, followed closely by