The return of the World Baseball Classic after a six-year absence will be high-profile this spring, but fans won’t have to wait until next month to watch competitive baseball.
Days before pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report for MLB spring training, the Caribbean Series is set to kick off in Venezuela. The 65th edition of the beloved competition will feature eight teams representing winter leagues in Latin America, two more than last year’s event in the Dominican Republic.
Colombia will be looking to defend their crown after surprising hosts Dominicans in the final, but this year’s home side will be fired up to qualify for what is sure to be a rowdy crowd in Caracas and La Guaira.
In addition to teams from these three winter leagues and substitutes from Mexico, Panama and Puerto Rico, this year’s event sees Cuba return to the competition and will also feature a team from Curacao.
The Jugo Mobile presents the teams, TV and streaming options, schedule and scores for the Serie del Caribe 2023:
2023 Caribbean Series Teams
The champions of eight winter leagues from across Latin America will compete in a round-robin format, with the top four teams advancing to the semi-finals.
This year’s participants are:
- Colombia: Monteria Cowboys
- Cuba: Farmers
- Curacao: Wildcats KJ74
- Dominican Republic: Tigers du Licey
- Mexico: Caneros of Los Mochis
- Panama: Chiriqui Federals
- Puerto Rico: Mayaguez Indians
- Venezuela: Lions of Caracas
Notable players taking part this year include Robinson Cano (Dominican Republic), Wilson Ramos (Venezuela), Jonathan Schoop (Curacao) and Andrelton Simmons (Curacao).
MLB OPTIMISTS 2023 PREDICTIONS: American League | National League
Chaîne et streaming Caribbean Series 2023
- TV channel: ESPN Sports
- Direct: ESPN+
Select Caribbean Series matches will air in the United States on ESPN Deportes. All matches will be broadcast via ESPN+.
Calendar, results of the Caribbean Series 2023
Thursday February 2
| Match/Score | Time (ET) | TV channel/broadcast |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba versus Curacao | 9:30 a.m. | ESPN+ |
| Mexico vs Dominican Republic | 11h | ESPN Sports, ESPN+ |
| Colombia vs Puerto Rico | 14h | ESPN+ |
| Venezuela vs. Panama | 7:30 p.m | ESPN Sports, ESPN+ |
Friday February 3
| Match/Score | Time (ET) | TV channel/broadcast |
|---|---|---|
| Panama vs. Colombia | 12h | ESPN+ |
| Dominican Republic vs Cuba | 1:30 p.m | ESPN+ |
| Curacao vs Mexico | 17h | ESPN+ |
| Porto Rico vs Venezuela | 6:30 p.m | ESPN Sports, ESPN+ |
Saturday February 4
| Match/Score | Time (ET) | TV channel/broadcast |
|---|---|---|
| Curacao versus Panama | 9:30 a.m. | ESPN+ |
| Puerto Rico vs Dominican Republic | 1 p.m | ESPN+ |
| Colombia vs Mexico | 14h | ESPN+ |
| Cuba versus Venezuela | 6:30 p.m | ESPN Sports, ESPN+ |
Sunday February 5
| Match/Score | Time (ET) | TV channel/broadcast |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia vs Curacao | 12h | ESPN+ |
| Mexico versus Cuba | 1:30 p.m | ESPN+ |
| Puerto Rico versus Panama | 17h | ESPN+ |
| Dominican Republic vs. Venezuela | 6:30 p.m | ESPN Sports, ESPN+ |
Monday February 6
| Match/Score | Time (ET) | TV channel/broadcast |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba versus Colombia | 9:30 a.m. | ESPN Sports, ESPN+ |
| Dominican Republic vs. Panama | 1 p.m | ESPN+ |
| Curacao vs Puerto Rico | 14h | ESPN+ |
| Mexico vs. Venezuela | 6:30 p.m | ESPN Sports, ESPN+ |
Tuesday, February 7
| Match/Score | Time (ET) | TV channel/broadcast |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba against Porto Rico | 12h | ESPN+ |
| Panama vs Mexico | 1:30 p.m | ESPN Sports, ESPN+ |
| Colombia vs Dominican Republic | 17h | ESPN Sports, ESPN+ |
| Venezuela vs. Curacao | 6:30 p.m | ESPN+ |
Wednesday February 8
| Match/Score | Time (ET) | TV channel/broadcast |
|---|---|---|
| Panama versus Cuba | 9:30 a.m. | ESPN Sports, ESPN+ |
| Curaçao vs Dominican Republic | 1 p.m | ESPN+ |
| Puerto Rico vs Mexico | 14h | ESPN Sports, ESPN+ |
| Venezuela vs. Colombia | 6:30 p.m | ESPN Sports, ESPN+ |
Thursday February 9
| Match/Score | Time (ET) | TV channel/broadcast |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-final 1 | 14h30 | ESPN Sports, ESPN+ |
| Semi-final 2 | 6:30 p.m | ESPN Sports, ESPN+ |
Friday February 10
| Match/Score | Time (ET) | TV channel/broadcast |
|---|---|---|
| Game for third place | 1:30 p.m | ESPN+ |
| Championship | 6:30 p.m | ESPN Sports, ESPN+ |
