Los Nacionales Little League (Santiago, Dominican Republic) will officially represent the Caribbean Region at the 2026 Little League Baseball® World Series, Presented by T-Mobile (LLBWS), after emerging victorious over Aruba North Little League 5-3 in the Caribbean Region Tournament championship game.
Los Nacionales Little League finished the Region Tournament with a 7-1 overall record in the event, marking the league’s first ever trip to Williamsport and the 10th overall for the Dominican Republic dating back to 1978. During the country’s last trip in 2017, Los Bravos de Pontezuela Little League finished 1-2. While never taking home the LLBWS Championship Banner, the Dominican Republic did finish as the runner-up at the 1983 LLBWS.
Los Nacionales Little League Little League will begin in the 2026 LLBWS on Wednesday, August 19, at 1 p.m. ET against the Latin American Region, on ESPN.
The 2026 LLBWS will take place from August 19-30, 2026. For more information about the LLBWS, including visitor resources, special guests, and more, check back all summer long at LittleLeague.org/World Series. To start planning your visit to Williamsport, go to LittleLeague.org/Visit.
Fans looking to represent their favorite region can purchase their adidas replica jersey and official New Era cap, as well as other region-specific merchandise, at the official retail location of the Little League World Series by visiting ShopLittleLeague.org or stopping at the Little League Flagship Store on-site at the Little League Baseball World Series Complex. Also, don’t forget to take advantage of FREE SHIPPING on all U.S. orders, all Series long.
Team Information:
- Region: Caribbean
- Region Tournament Record: 7-1
- League LLBWS Appearances: 1st
- Country LLBWS Appearances: 10th
- Little League First Chartered: 2026
- Country Fun Fact: While never taking home the LLBWS Championship Banner, the Dominican Republic did finish as the runner-up at the 1983 Little League Baseball World Series.