Sports · Dominican Republic
Key Facts
—The event. The 25th Central American and Caribbean Games are taking place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
—The dates. The Games run from July 24 to August 8, 2026.
—The scale. More than 6,000 athletes compete across 40 sports and about 57 disciplines.
—The field. Thirty-seven member delegations are taking part.
—The milestone. The edition marks the 100th anniversary of the Games, first held in 1926.
The Dominican Republic has thrown open the region’s biggest multi-sport event. Santo Domingo is hosting the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games, drawing thousands of athletes from across the region.
A regional highlight
Santo Domingo is hosting the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games from July 24 to August 8, 2026. More than 6,000 athletes are competing across 40 sports and about 57 disciplines.
Thirty-seven member delegations are taking part in the competition. The Games are the oldest continuing regional multi-sport event in the Americas.
A centennial edition
This year’s Games mark the 100th anniversary of the event, which was first held in 1926. Organizers have framed the Santo Domingo edition around that centennial milestone.
It is the third time the Dominican Republic has hosted the Games, after Santo Domingo in 1974 and Santiago in 1986. The country has a long history with the competition and its regional rivalries.
Why it matters
Hosting a Games of this size puts a spotlight on the Dominican Republic’s sports venues, logistics and tourism capacity. Large multi-sport events typically bring visiting delegations, officials and spectators to the host city.
For regional athletes, the Games are an important step between national competition and larger events such as the Pan American Games. Strong performances in Santo Domingo can shape qualification and funding cycles across the region.
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Sources
- Central American and Caribbean Games 2026
- Wikipedia — 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games
- Centro Caribe Sports
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where are the Games?
The 25th Central American and Caribbean Games run from July 24 to August 8, 2026 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
How many athletes are competing?
More than 6,000 athletes from 37 delegations compete across 40 sports and about 57 disciplines.
Why is this edition significant?
It marks the 100th anniversary of the Games, first held in 1926, and is the Dominican Republic’s third time hosting.