The 68th Caribbean Series will take place from February 1 to 7, 2026, at the Panamericano Baseball Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, marking the first time since 2018 the event is hosted there. The tournament will be broadcast live on MLB Network in the United States and on ESPN and Disney+ in Mexico. Originally scheduled for Caracas, Venezuela, the event was relocated due to concerns from Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic about playing in Venezuela, leading to Venezuela's withdrawal and the creation of an alternative tournament, the Series of the Americas. The competition will feature five teams in a round-robin format for the first five days, followed by two semifinal matches on Friday and the final on Saturday night. Participating teams include Puerto Rico's Cangrejeros de Santurce, the Dominican Republic's Leones del Escogido, Mexico's Charros de Jalisco and Tomateros de Culiacán, and Panama's Federales de Chiriquí. Venezuela's absence means the usual representation from that country is replaced by Panama. The Dominican Leones del Escogido, seeking their second consecutive title and third overall, won the Dominican league championship after a challenging season, led by manager Ramón Santiago and key players like Alcides Escobar (MVP of the final). Mexico's Charros de Jalisco, champions of the Mexican Pacific League, will compete as 'Mexico Red,' aiming for their first Caribbean Series title. They are managed by Benjamín Gil and feature notable players, including former MLB players Manuel Bañuelos and Billy Hamilton. The Tomateros de Culiacán, as 'Mexico Green,' are participating as the runner-up from the Mexican league, aiming to repeat a past success from 2008. Panama's Federales de Chiriquí, champions of their national league, will compete for their first Caribbean Series title since 2019, under the leadership of manager José Mayorga. The tournament's schedule includes round-robin games, semifinals, and the final, with all games accessible via ESPN and ESPN Deportes in the U.S. and on ESPN and Disney+ in Mexico. The event continues a rich history, with the Dominican Republic leading with 23 titles, followed by Puerto Rico (16), Mexico (9), Cuba and Venezuela (8 each), Panama (2), and Colombia (1). The event is part of a broader effort to promote Caribbean baseball and attract MLB teams to Mexico.