Introduction
The Serie del Caribe 2024 (Caribbean Series) brought together the best baseball teams from the Caribbean and Latin America. This year’s tournament was unique as it was hosted in the United States at loanDepot Park in Miami, marking the first time in 33 years that no single host country participated. The tournament ran from February 1 to February 9, 2024, with thrilling matchups and intense competition and theglobespot. You know about serie del caribe 2024 schedule.
Participating Teams
Seven teams participated in the 2024 edition:
- Venezuela – Tiburones de La Guaira
- Mexico – Naranjeros de Hermosillo
- Dominican Republic – Tigres del Licey
- Puerto Rico – Criollos de Caguas
- Panama – Águilas Metropolitanas
- Nicaragua – Gigantes de Rivas
- Curaçao – Curaçao Suns
Each team represented its country’s winter league champion and competed for the prestigious Caribbean Series title.
Tournament Format
The Serie del Caribe 2024 followed a round-robin format, meaning each team played against all other teams once. After this stage:
- The top four teams advanced to the semifinals.
- The semifinal winners moved on to the championship game.
- The losing semifinalists played in the third-place match.
This format ensured an exciting and competitive tournament where every game mattered.
Full Serie del Caribe 2024 Schedule and Results
Round-Robin Stage
All times are in Eastern Time (ET).
- February 1, 2024
- 10:30 AM: Nicaragua vs. Puerto Rico
- 3:30 PM: Curaçao vs. Mexico
- 8:30 PM: Venezuela vs. Dominican Republic
- February 2, 2024
- 10:30 AM: Panama vs. Curaçao
- 3:30 PM: Dominican Republic vs. Nicaragua
- 8:30 PM: Puerto Rico vs. Mexico
- February 3, 2024
- 10:30 AM: Venezuela vs. Curaçao
- 3:30 PM: Mexico vs. Panama
- 8:30 PM: Dominican Republic vs. Puerto Rico
- February 4, 2024
- 10:30 AM: Panama vs. Nicaragua
- 3:30 PM: Puerto Rico vs. Venezuela
- 8:30 PM: Mexico vs. Dominican Republic
- February 5, 2024
- 10:30 AM: Nicaragua vs. Curaçao
- 3:30 PM: Venezuela vs. Mexico
- 8:30 PM: Puerto Rico vs. Panama
- February 6, 2024
- 10:30 AM: Mexico vs. Nicaragua
- 3:30 PM: Curaçao vs. Dominican Republic
- 8:30 PM: Panama vs. Venezuela
- February 7, 2024
- 10:30 AM: Curaçao vs. Puerto Rico
- 3:30 PM: Dominican Republic vs. Panama
- 8:30 PM: Nicaragua vs. Venezuela
Semifinals – February 8, 2024
- 3:30 PM: Semifinal 1 – (Top 1 vs. Top 4)
- 8:30 PM: Semifinal 2 – (Top 2 vs. Top 3)
Finals – February 9, 2024
- 3:30 PM: Third-Place Game
- 8:30 PM: Championship Game
Broadcast and Streaming Information
Fans around the world had multiple options to watch the Serie del Caribe 2024:
- United States: MLB Network (English), ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ (Spanish)
- Mexico: ESPN & TUDN
- Dominican Republic: Telemicro & CDN Deportes
- Venezuela: Meridiano TV & IVC Networks
- Puerto Rico: TeleOnce & WAPA Deportes
This extensive coverage ensured that fans from every participating country could follow the tournament closely.
Key Storylines and Highlights
Defending Champions: Tigres del Licey (Dominican Republic)
The Tigres del Licey entered the tournament as the defending champions, having won the 2023 Caribbean Series in Venezuela. With a roster stacked with MLB-caliber talent, they were one of the favorites to win again.
New Teams Making an Impact
For the first time, Curaçao and Nicaragua participated in the Caribbean Series, showcasing the growth of baseball in these nations. The Curaçao Suns were particularly exciting, featuring players with international experience.
Mexico’s Strong Contenders
The Naranjeros de Hermosillo from Mexico entered the tournament as a dominant force, aiming to bring home another Caribbean Series title for their country.
Conclusion
The Serie del Caribe 2024 was an action-packed tournament featuring the best of Caribbean and Latin American baseball. With thrilling games, passionate fan support, and high-level competition, it once again proved why it remains a premier event in international baseball.
Fans are already looking forward to Serie del Caribe 2025, which is set to take place in Mexicali, Mexico.
