Curaçao Region LLWS 2026: Pariba Little League Willemstad, Curaçao
Pariba Little League proudly represents the entire Curaçao Region at the full 2026 LLWS. The Willemstad, Curaçao team went a strong 5-3 through the entire regional tournament. They earned Curaçao’s first-ever direct entry into the entire 2026 LLWS international bracket.
| Team | Pariba Little League |
| City | Willemstad, Curaçao |
| Region | Curaçao |
| Regional Record | 5-3 |
| LLWS Opener | August 20 at 4:00 PM ET vs Japan Region |
| Venue | Volunteer Stadium, Game 7 |
| TV | ESPN |
| Manager | Railison Gijsbertha |
Pariba beat Pabao in a thrilling best-of-seven series to win the entire regional title. This marks the 16th total trip to Williamsport for the entire island nation. They open the LLWS on August 20 at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN.
Pariba LL, Full 2026 LLWS Roster
| # | Player | Position(s) | Bats | Throws | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Nathanael Jansen | 2B / P | R | R | 5’2″ |
| 6 | Zha-djir Janga | SS | R | R | 5’2″ |
| 7 | Jaymiel Antonia | P / OF | R | R | 5’6″ |
| 8 | Jordan Richards | P | R | R | 5’8″ |
| 9 | Shardijon De Lanoi | C / RF | R | R | 5’0″ |
| 10 | Giendry Ryan | CF / P | R | R | 5’7″ |
| 12 | Q’Jeaume Valks | 3B / 2B | S | R | 5’3″ |
| 13 | Raymiel Antonia | P / LF | R | R | 5’5″ |
| 14 | Naeem Angel Coeriel | P / C | R | R | 5’4″ |
| 15 | Ruendrikson Ieuteria | P / 3B | R | R | 4’11.5″ |
| 16 | Jaymiëll Martina | P / RF | R | R | 5’7″ |
| 17 | Juriënsly De Windt | P / UTL | R | R | 5’7″ |
| 22 | V-dien Ignacio Lindo | 1B | L | L | 5’8″ |
| 24 | Steven Felix | P / 1B | R | R | 5’10” |
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | Railison Gijsbertha |
| Coach | Gershwin Meyer |
| Coach | Ramses Jamanika |
Key Players for Pariba LL at the 2026 LLWS
Steven Felix, #24
P / 1B · Bats R · Throws R · 5’10
Steven Felix currently stands as the single tallest player on the entire Pariba roster. He handles both pitching duties and first base for manager Railison Gijsbertha regularly. That size and power give Pariba Little League a genuinely dangerous two-way weapon.
Ruendrikson Ieuteria, #15
P / 3B · Bats R · Throws R · 4’11.5
Ruendrikson Ieuteria currently stands as the single shortest player on the entire Pariba roster. He pitches and plays third base, giving manager Railison Gijsbertha genuine team flexibility. His two-way ability greatly helped Pariba post a genuinely strong 5-3 regional record.
V-dien Ignacio Lindo, #22
1B · Bats L · Throws L · 5’8
V-dien Ignacio Lindo currently stands as the entire roster’s only fully left-handed throwing player. That rare left-handed skill gives Pariba a genuinely different defensive look at first. He anchors first base for manager Railison Gijsbertha throughout the entire long tournament.
Jaymiel Antonia, #7
P / OF · Bats R · Throws R · 5’6
Jaymiel Antonia gives Pariba yet another reliable arm on the entire 2026 pitching staff. He also plays outfield for manager Railison Gijsbertha whenever he isn’t pitching today. Raymiel Antonia, also a pitcher, shares the exact same surname with teammate Jaymiel.
Jaymiëll Martina, #16
P / RF · Bats R · Throws R · 5’7
Jaymiëll Martina gives Pariba valuable added depth across both pitching and the entire outfield. He fills whatever role manager Railison Gijsbertha truly needs during tight tournament games. That flexibility greatly helped Pariba post a strong record during the entire tournament.
Pariba LL Curaçao Regional Record, 5-3
Pariba Little League went a strong 5-3 through the entire 2026 Curaçao Regional Tournament. They beat Pabao Little League in a thrilling seven-game championship series this year. This marks the league’s first Williamsport trip in a full ten years.
| Round | Opponent | Result | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Season | Multiple Curaçao Leagues | Win | Pariba advanced through the domestic Curaçao season to reach the championship series. |
| Championship Series | Pabao | Win (Best-of-7) | Pariba won the decisive championship series to capture the Curaçao Region title and finished with a 5-3 record. |
A historic first direct entry: Pariba clinched the entire Curaçao Region title in a truly hard-fought seven-game series overall. This marks Curaçao’s first-ever direct entry into the entire 2026 LLWS international bracket. Curaçao previously rotated through the entire Caribbean Region before this brand-new arrangement.
Curaçao Region LLWS 2026 Schedule
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Opponent | Venue | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 7 | August 20 | 4:00 PM | Japan Region | Volunteer Stadium | ESPN |
| Subsequent games depend on results. Updated after each game. | |||||
Late-afternoon international matchup: Game 7 on August 20 officially opens at 4:00 PM Eastern time. Pariba faces the Japan Region champion at Volunteer Stadium later that same day. Fans across all of Willemstad should tune into ESPN for this exciting late-afternoon matchup.
Pariba Little League, Willemstad, Curaçao
Willemstad proudly serves as the historic capital and largest city of the entire island. The city holds a population of roughly 130,000 residents across the entire metro. Curaçao sits as a constituent country within the wider Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Curaçao now receives automatic direct entry into the entire international LLWS bracket every year. This marks the country’s 16th total appearance since its debut back in 1980. Curaçao owns four runner-up finishes and one LLWS title from the year 2004.
Pariba Little League last reached Williamsport back in the very distant year of 2016. That earlier team finished with a genuinely modest 1-2 record at the tournament. MLB stars Ceddanne Rafaela and Ozzie Albies both came up through Pariba’s program.
Conclusion
Pariba Little League proudly represents the entire Curaçao Region at the 2026 LLWS. The Willemstad, Curaçao squad went a strong 5-3 through the entire regional tournament. They beat Pabao to finally claim Curaçao’s first-ever direct LLWS entry outright today.
Key players to watch closely include ace pitcher Steven Felix and versatile Jaymiëll Martina. They open the tournament on August 20 against the entire Japan Region champion. The game starts at 4:00 PM ET at Volunteer Stadium on ESPN today.
