Dodgers vs. Team Mexico: WBC Preview at Camelback Ranch

By: Angela Redding | Hollywood Beat magazine | March 3, 2026
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WBC Schedule

Camelback Ranch Hosts WBC Preview

The Dodgers play Team Mexico tomorrow in a special exhibition at Camelback Ranch. The matchup serves as a warm up ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic tournament.

Fifteen WBC team games will happen in Arizona and Florida on the same day.

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Dodgers Players Join National Teams

Five Dodgers have left camp to represent their countries.

Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will play for Japan.
Will Smith joins Team USA.
Hyeseong Kim represents South Korea.
Edwin Díaz takes the mound for Puerto Rico.

Not having them around changes the Dodgers’ camp atmosphere, but it will give each player a chance to play internationally.

Clayton Kershaw Returns for Team USA

Recently retired left hander Clayton Kershaw will play for Team USA. The future Hall of Famer is set to face the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields tomorrow. His return adds veteran presence to the USA roster.

Tournament Play Begins March 5

The official World Baseball Classic pool play starts on March 5 at specific host locations.

Games like this one are a great way for teams to prepare before they start competing for the championship.

Dodgers Spring Training Schedule

World Baseball Classic schedule

Stage	Dates	Details
Pool Play	March 5 to March 11	Round robin at host sites
Quarterfinals	March 13 to March 14	Single elimination
Semifinals	March 15 to March 16	Final four teams
Championship Game	March 17, 2026	Title game