It’s time to get your baseball fix before MLB spring training and the World Baseball Classic arrive on the scene.
The 2026 Caribbean Series takes place this week in Mexico, featuring five top teams from winter leagues around the region.
The 68th edition of the Serie del Caribe already has been mired in controversy. The tournament was originally supposed to be played in Venezuela, but other countries demanded a move due to political upheaval in the wake of the recent U.S. military operation there.
Guadalajara stepped in to host and Venezuela pulled out of the event in protest. To fill out of the field, two teams from the Mexican Pacific League will participate: champion Charros de Jalisco and runner-up Tomateros de Culiacan.
Those two and representatives from Puerto Rico and Panama will be looking to dethrone Dominican League champion Escogido, which beat Jalisco in last year’s final.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch this year’s tournament.
Where to watch Caribbean Series 2026
- TV channel: MLB Network
- Live stream: Fubo
The 2026 Caribbean Series will be broadcast by MLB Network, the second consecutive year of English-language coverage after a long absence. Fans can stream all the games live via Fubo.
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Caribbean Series 2026 teams
- Dominican Republic: Leones del Escogido
- Mexico Green: Tomateros de Culiacan
- Mexico Red: Charros de Jalisco
- Panama: Federales de Chiriqui
- Puerto Rico: Cangrejeros de Santurce
The five teams will compete in a round robin to determine which four teams will advance to the semifinals. From there, the tournament follows a traditional single-elimination format.
Caribbean Series 2026 schedule, scores
Sunday, Feb. 1
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| 2 p.m. | Puerto Rico vs. Mexico Green | MLB Network, Fubo |
| 8:30 p.m. | Mexico Red vs. Dominican Republic | MLB Network, Fubo |
Monday, Feb. 2
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| 3 p.m. | Dominican Republic vs. Puerto Rico | MLB Network, Fubo |
| 8 p.m. | Panama vs. Mexico Red | MLB Network, Fubo |
Tuesday, Feb. 3
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| 3 p.m. | Mexico Green vs. Panama | MLB Network, Fubo |
| 8 p.m. | Puerto Rico vs. Mexico Red | MLB Network, Fubo |
Wednesday, Feb. 4
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| 3 p.m. | Dominican Republic vs. Panama | MLB Network, Fubo |
| 8 p.m. | Mexico Red vs. Mexico Green | MLB Network, Fubo |
Thursday, Feb. 5
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| 3 p.m. | Panama vs. Puerto Rico | MLB Network, Fubo |
| 8 p.m. | Mexico Green vs. Dominican Republic | MLB Network, Fubo |
Friday, Feb. 6
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| 3 p.m. | Semifinal 1 | MLB Network, Fubo |
| 8 p.m. | Semifinal 2 | MLB Network, Fubo |
If one of the Mexican teams is in the semifinals, it will play in the later game
Saturday, Feb. 7
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| 8 p.m. | Championship | MLB Network, Fubo |
Caribbean Series 2026 standings
| Team | W-L | Pct. |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 0-0 | – |
| Mexico Green | 0-0 | – |
| Mexico Red | 0-0 | – |
| Panama | 0-0 | – |
| Puerto Rico | 0-0 | – |
Caribbean Series champions list
Here are the last 10 Serie del Caribe champions:
| Year | Team | 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 | Aguilas Cibaenas | 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 Mazatlan | Mexico |
