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Baseball fans get an early season jolt as the 2026 Caribbean Series plays out in Guadalajara this week. The tournament brings winter-league champions from across the region into one short, intense event. Off-field politics and last-minute changes have added drama before the first pitch.
Broadcast details: how to watch Caribbean Series 2026
The event returns to English-language TV with MLB Network carrying live coverage. Viewers can also stream every game through Fubo, which often offers a free trial for new users.
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- TV: MLB Network
- Streaming: Fubo (live streams of MLB Network)
- Tip: Check local listings for start times and blackout rules.
Who is playing in Guadalajara
Five clubs are competing after the tournament lost one national representative. Organizers replaced the withdrawn team with an extra Mexican entry to keep the schedule balanced.
- Dominican Republic: Leones del Escogido
- Mexico (Red): Charros de Jalisco
- Mexico (Green): Tomateros de Culiacán
- Puerto Rico: Cangrejeros de Santurce
- Panama: Federales de Chiriquí
Note: Venezuela withdrew after the host city was changed from Caracas to Guadalajara amid political unrest.
Format and path to the title
The tournament uses a single round-robin to rank teams. The top four clubs then advance to knockout semifinals. Winners meet in a single championship game.
- Round-robin: each team plays the others once.
- Semifinals: 1 vs. 4 and 2 vs. 3.
- Final: single championship game to decide the champion.
Game-by-game recap and scores
Below is a date-by-date account of results and key outcomes from the series.
Sunday, Feb. 1
- Puerto Rico 5, Mexico Green 4
- Dominican Republic 5, Mexico Red 4
Monday, Feb. 2
- Dominican Republic 5, Puerto Rico 3
- Mexico Red 11, Panama 4
Tuesday, Feb. 3
- Mexico Green 2, Panama 1
- Mexico Red 3, Puerto Rico 0
Wednesday, Feb. 4
- Dominican Republic 16, Panama 15
- Mexico Red 4, Mexico Green 2
Thursday, Feb. 5
- Puerto Rico 8, Panama 3
- Mexico Green 10, Dominican Republic 7
Friday, Feb. 6 — Semifinals
- Mexico Green 9, Dominican Republic 4
- Mexico Red 8, Puerto Rico 6
Saturday, Feb. 7 — Championship
- Mexico Green vs. Mexico Red — 8 p.m. ET on MLB Network and live on Fubo
Current standings and what they mean
| Team | W‑L | Pct. |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 3‑1 | .750 |
| Mexico Red (Charros de Jalisco) | 3‑1 | .750 |
| Puerto Rico | 2‑2 | .500 |
| Mexico Green (Tomateros de Culiacán) | 2‑2 | .500 |
| Panama | 0‑4 | .000 |
How teams advance: the top four move on to Friday’s semifinals based on round-robin records.
Recent champions and tournament history
Serie del Caribe has seen several repeat winners in recent years. Below are the last decade’s title holders to provide context for current contenders.
| Year | Club | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Leones del Escogido | Dominican Republic |
| 2024 | Tiburones de La Guaira | Venezuela |
| 2023 | Tigres del Licey | Dominican Republic |
| 2022 | Caimanes de Barranquilla | Colombia |
| 2021 | Águilas Cibaeñas | Dominican Republic |
| 2020 | Toros del Este | Dominican Republic |
| 2019 | Toros de Herrera | Panama |
| 2018 | Criollos de Caguas | Puerto Rico |
| 2017 | Criollos de Caguas | Puerto Rico |
| 2016 | Venados de Mazatlán | Mexico |
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