how often is the world baseball classic

The World Baseball Classic is held roughly every three to four years. The tournament began in 2006 and has occurred in 2006, 2009, 2013, 2017, and 2023, with plans for a return in 2026. The cadence has varied due to scheduling and disruptions (notably the 2021 edition being postponed), but the established pattern has been a multi-year cycle aimed at a spring-training postseason flow for international play.