What was once a distant dream for thousands of Caribbean baseball fans in Miami is now a permanent reality. LoanDepot Park will once again host the Caribbean Series in 2028, 2029, and 2030, after reaching a multi-year agreement with the Confederation of Professional Baseball of the Caribbean and Major League Baseball. This was confirmed this Monday by the Miami Marlins organization, which seeks to consolidate Miami as the capital of international baseball.
The announcement follows the resounding success of the 2024 edition, which broke all attendance standards for this tournament, including the game with the largest attendance in the history of the Series. The image of LoanDepot Park packed and vibrating with the flags of the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela was etched in the memory of those in attendance. It was, quite simply, a reflection of what this event means to a city like Miami, where every corner breathes Caribbean baseball.
The Caribbean Series—founded in 1949—has showcased greats who left their mark on both the Caribbean and Major League Baseball: Roberto Clemente, David Ortiz, Iván Rodríguez, Edgar Martínez, Rod Carew, Miguel Cabrera, and Sammy Sosa, among others. In 2024, the Tiburones de La Guaira took the title to Venezuela in a packed stadium, reaffirming that the public’s interest is not a coincidence, but rather a consequence of a legacy that lives on.
In addition to its sporting prestige, this decision represents an organizational triumph for the Marlins, who continue to position themselves as a franchise that understands its cultural environment and strives to connect with its Latin roots. After the World Baseball Classic and the successful return of the Caribbean Series, the commitment to winter baseball is not an experiment: it’s a strategy. ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ will maintain the Spanish-language broadcast rights, ensuring the tournament’s reach in millions of homes across the country and the continent.
It is expected that, in addition to the traditional representatives of the Caribbean Confederation, guest leagues will join in the future, increasing the event’s reach and competitive level. With this news, it is clear that Miami does not only host Major League Baseball during the summer. Starting in 2028, winter will also be the peak season for those who love baseball with a Caribbean flavor. And if the last edition made one thing clear, it is that winter baseball also has a home in South Florida.