2026 Central American and Caribbean Games

Main article: Central American and Caribbean Games

2026 Central American and Caribbean Games

Host city	Santo Domingo
Country	Dominican Republic
Motto	¡Los Juegos del Centenario! (The Centennial Games!)
Opening	July 24, 2026
Closing	August 8, 2026
Opened by	President Luis Abinader (expected)
Main venue	Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez
Website	https://jcc2026.org/en/
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The 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games (Spanish: Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos y del Caribe Santo Domingo 2026), also known as the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games and commonly known as Santo Domingo 2026, are scheduled to take place in 2026 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It will be both the 25th edition of the games and one hundred years since the inaugural games. ^[1]

The members of Centro Caribe Sports voted unanimously to grant the game to Santo Domingo in their Extraordinary General Assembly in February 2022. It shall be the third time the games are held in the Dominican Republic. ^[2]

Marketing

Emblem

The official emblem and motto for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games was unveiled on 8 February 2024 at the Salón A del Centro de Convenciones del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores in Santo Domingo, it takes the form of a silhouette of the geographic region of Central American and the Caribbean. ^{[3] [4]}

Official song

The official song for 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games was released on 8 February 2024, the song is performed by Manny Cruz. ^[5]

Mascot

The official mascot of the games is named "Colí the Hispaniolan Motmot". It is inspired by the Hispaniolan Motmot (Todus subulatus), a bird endemic to Hispaniola. Colí symbolizes Dominican authenticity, resilience, and hospitality, as well as a commitment to sustainability and local culture. It was launched on October 13, 2025.

Participating Nations

The following nations are expected to participate:

Participating National Olympic Committees [6]

Antigua and Barbuda  (-)   Aruba  (-)   Bahamas  (-)   Barbados  (-)   Belize  (-)   Bermuda  (-)   British Virgin Islands  (-)   Cayman Islands  (-)   Colombia  (-)   Costa Rica  (-)   Cuba  (-)   Curaçao  (-)   Dominica  (-)   Dominican Republic  (-) (host)   El Salvador  (-) French Guiana   Grenada  (-) Guadeloupe (-)   Guyana  (-)   Haiti  (-)   Honduras  (-)   Jamaica  (-) Martinique (-)   Mexico  (-)   Nicaragua  (-)   Panama  (-)   Puerto Rico  (-)   Saint Kitts and Nevis  (-)   Saint Lucia  (-)   Saint Vincent and the Grenadines  (-) Sint Maarten   Suriname  (-)   Trinidad and Tobago  (-) Turks and Caicos Islands United States Virgin Islands (-)   Venezuela  (-)

Sports

The following competitions are scheduled to place:

2026 Central American and Caribbean Games

Aquatics   Artistic swimming (9) ( details )   Diving (12) ( details )   Open water swimming (5) ( details )   Swimming (43) ( details )   Water polo (2) ( details )   Archery (10) ( details )   Athletics (27) ( details )   Badminton (4) ( details )   Baseball (1) ( details )   Basketball ( details ) Basketball (2) 3×3 basketball (2)   Beach soccer (2) ( details )   Bowling (10) ( details )   Boxing (13) ( details )   Canoeing (12) ( details )   Chess (8) ( details )   Cricket (2) ( details )   Cycling ( details ) BMX (2) Mountain biking (2) Road (2) Track (2)   Equestrian ( details ) Dressage (3) Eventing (2) Jumping (4)   Fencing (6) ( details )   Field hockey (2) ( details )   Football (2) ( details )   Golf (2) ( details )   Gymnastics ( details ) Artistic (14) Rhythmic (9) Trampoline (4)   Handball (2) ( details )   Judo (28) ( details )   Karate (12) ( details )   Modern pentathlon (5) ( details )   Netball (1) ( details )   Racquetball (7) ( details )   Rowing (13) ( details )   Rugby sevens (2) ( details )   Sailing (7) ( details )   Shooting (25) ( details )   Softball (2) ( details )   Speed skating (7) ( details )   Surfing (6) ( details )   Table tennis (7) ( details )   Taekwondo (14) ( details )   Tennis (7) ( details )   Triathlon (5) ( details )   Volleyball ( details ) Volleyball (2) Beach volleyball (2)   Weightlifting (16) ( details )   Wrestling ( details )   Freestyle wrestling   Greco-Roman wrestling

In March 2023, the organizers, along with CANOC President Keith Joseph proposed the inclusion of cricket in the event, which would make a return to 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. ^[7]

References

1. "Santo Domingo, capital city of the Dominican Republic, is to host the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games when the event celebrates its 25th edition". newsinamerica.com. MRInternacional S.A. March 9, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
2. Lloyd, Owen (February 27, 2022). "Santo Domingo chosen as 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games host". Inside the Games. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
3. "RD dice estar lista para organizar los Juegos Centroamericanos Santo Domingo 2026". diariolibre.com. Diario Libre. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
4. "RD inicia ruta hacia los XXV Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos y del Caribe 2026". robertocavada.com. Roberto Cavada. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
5. "Hospitalidad será referencia en Juegos Centroamericanos". listindiario.com. Listin Diario. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
6. "Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games - Countries". Santo Domingo 2026. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
7. "Future Central American and Caribbean Games Presented Reports to the Executive Committee of Centro Caribe Sports". Centro Caribe Sports. 2024-03-17. Retrieved 2025-02-02.