The Estadio Hiram Bithorn will host a matchup between the national baseball teams of the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico on December 5, 2026, Noticias SIN reported.
The rosters will feature 26 players per side, highlighted by established stars from Major League Baseball.
The Dominican Republic roster includes Robinson Canó, Starling Marte, Joshua Báez, and Brayan Bello, according to the announcement from Noticias SIN. Puerto Rico countered with a group led by Francisco Lindor, Edwin Díaz, Enrique Hernández, José De León, and Christian Vázquez.
Participation remains subject to potential force majeure events. Organizers plan to release the remaining roster spots for both squads at a later date.
The event is a collaborative initiative backed by the Liga de Béisbol Profesional de la República Dominicana and the Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente, alongside the players’ associations of both countries. Major League Baseball, the Puerto Rican Baseball Federation, and the local Olympic Committee also support the game, while VRDG Entertainment handles organization and promotion.
Juan A. Flores Galarza, president of the Puerto Rican league, emphasized the historical significance of the event in maintaining regional ties.
La rivalidad deportiva entre Puerto Rico y República Dominicana tiene una historia muy especial en el béisbol caribeño. Este Duelo del Caribe nos brinda la oportunidad de revivir esa tradición y reunir a los mejores jugadores de nuestras islas,
Flores Galarza stated.
Vitelio Mejía Ortiz, president of LIDOM, pointed to the cooperative nature of the venture.
Este encuentro representa una excelente oportunidad para seguir fortaleciendo los lazos de cooperación entre ambas islas y abre las puertas a futuras iniciativas y eventos conjuntos que continúen impulsando nuestro deporte,
Mejía Ortiz said.
Tickets will go on sale through Ticketera.com. A presale for Visa cardholders using Banco Popular de Puerto Rico credit or debit cards begins Wednesday, November 11, at 10:00 a.m. local time and runs until Friday, November 13, at 9:00 a.m. General public sales open that same Friday at 10:00 a.m. Buyers must enter the first six digits of an eligible Visa card and purchase a maximum of six tickets per transaction.
A broader fan schedule will run from December 1 through December 6. The agenda features youth baseball clinics, press conferences, player meet-and-greets, and autograph sessions.
Julio A. Cabral Corrada, president of Grupo VRDG, noted that the events aim to create a family-friendly environment that also stimulates economic activity in Puerto Rico.
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