DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Dominican Professional Baseball Winter League (Lidom) kicks off on Wednesday, 15 October 2025 for the six-team 2025-2026 Lidom Championship. Dominican Winter Baseball, known as pelota invernal, resumes action after an eight-month hiatus.

Following a thrilling tournament that saw the Leones del Escogido crowned local and Caribbean champions (Serie del Caribe) in one of the most exciting finals in recent memory, all six teams enter the season as favorites, each boasting a strong nucleus of players for the four month-long championship. The 2025-2026 season is dedicated to the Cooperstown Hall of Famer, Juan Marichal.

Opening day matchups

Inaugural day action will take place in Santo Domingo, San Pedro de Macorís, and Santiago.

Santo Domingo: The reigning champions, the Leones del Escogido will play visit their eternal rivals, the Tigres del Licey at the Quisqueya...