The 2026 Serie de las Américas is heating up as teams battle for a spot in the final. Following games played on February 10th, the standings are tightening, setting the stage for a dramatic finish to the tournament being co-hosted in Venezuela – Caracas and La Guaira – from February 5th to 13th.
Dominican Republic and Red Mexico Lead the Pack
As of February 10th, both the Dominican Republic and Red Mexico hold identical 3-1 records, sitting atop the Serie de las Américas leaderboard with a .750 winning percentage. Their strong performances have established them as early favorites in the competition. Green Mexico and Puerto Rico are closely behind, both with 2-2 records and a .500 winning percentage. Panama currently trails with an 0-4 record.
Semifinal Matchups Set
The tournament format dictates that the top four teams advance to the semifinals. With the standings as they are, the semifinal matchups are taking shape. The number one seed will face the number four seed, while the second seed will take on the third. These games will be single-elimination contests, with the winners advancing to the final to compete for the championship.
Venezuela Faces Cuba in Semifinal Clash
Venezuela, the host nation, has earned a spot in the semifinals and will face Cuba in a highly anticipated matchup. The game’s date and time have not been specified, but sportingnews.com reports that details regarding the schedule are forthcoming. This will be a crucial game for Venezuela, as they look to capitalize on home-field advantage and advance to the final. Venezuela opted not to participate in the Serie del Caribe this year following the rejection of hosting the tournament due to political conflicts stemming from the arrest of Nicolás Maduro by the United States.
Tournament Overview and Participating Teams
The Serie de las Américas, organized by the ABAM (Asociación de Ligas de Béisbol de las Américas), aims to strengthen regional sports integration. This year’s tournament features seven countries: Venezuela (as the host), Cuba, Panama, Nicaragua, Colombia, Curazao and Argentina. Representing their respective nations are the champion teams from their winter leagues.
The teams competing include:
- Venezuela: Navegantes del Magallanes
- Panama: Águilas Metropolitanas
- Nicaragua: Leones de León
- Colombia: Caimanes de Barranquilla
- Argentina: Club Daom
- Cuba: Selección de Cuba
- Curazao: Willemstad Cannons
Recent Game Results
The tournament has already seen several exciting contests. According to marca.com, recent results include:
- February 2: Puerto Rico 3 – 5 Dominican Republic
- February 2: Red Mexico 11 – 4 Panama
- February 3: Panama 1 – 2 Green Mexico
- February 3: Red Mexico 3 – 0 Puerto Rico
- February 4: Panama 15 – 16 Dominican Republic
- February 4: Green Mexico 2 – 4 Red Mexico
- February 5: Puerto Rico 8 – 3 Panama
- February 5: Dominican Republic 7 – 10 Green Mexico
Broadcast Information
Fans in the United States can watch the entire Serie de las Américas on the MLB Network platform. Meridiano Televisión is broadcasting games daily, providing coverage for fans in Venezuela and potentially other Latin American countries.
Looking Ahead
With the semifinals approaching, the competition is expected to intensify. Venezuela’s matchup against Cuba will be a key game to watch, as the host nation looks to make a deep run in the tournament. The Dominican Republic and Red Mexico, currently leading the standings, will also be strong contenders for the championship. The outcome of these games will determine which teams will compete for the title of Serie de las Américas champion.
The tournament’s format – a round-robin phase followed by single-elimination semifinals and a final – ensures a thrilling conclusion to this regional baseball showcase. The stakes are high as teams vie for not only the championship trophy but also regional pride and bragging rights.
