Dominican Republic Qualifies for the 2026 Little League World Series
Los Nacionales Little League from Santiago, Dominican Republic, clinched the Caribbean Region title on July 18, 2026. They beat Aruba North Little League 5-3 in the championship game and finished 7-1 in the tournament. This is their first-ever trip to the Little League World Series in Williamsport.
Region
7-1
Record
LLWS Trip for
1st
This League
DR Country
10th
Appearance
DR First
1978
Appearance
The Dominican Republic makes its 10th overall LLWS appearance, dating back to 1978. Their last trip was in 2017, when Los Bravos de Pontezuela Little League finished 1-2. The country’s best result came in 1983 when they finished as runner-up at the championship.
Los Nacionales Little League – Key Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Team | Los Nacionales Little League |
| City | Santiago, Dominican Republic |
| Region | Caribbean |
| Region Tournament Record | 7-1 |
| Championship Game Result | Beat Aruba North Little League 5-3 |
| League LLWS Appearances | 1st ever |
| Country LLWS Appearances | 10th overall since 1978 |
| League First Chartered | 2026 |
| Country Last Appearance | 2017 – Los Bravos de Pontezuela LL, finished 1-2 |
| Country Best Result | Runner-up – 1983 LLWS |
| First Game at LLWS 2026 | August 19 at 1:00 PM ET vs Latin America Region on ESPN |
First-ever LLWS trip: Los Nacionales Little League was chartered in 2026. This is their very first season as a league and their first trip to Williamsport. They open the 2026 LLWS on opening day, August 19, against the Latin America Region at 1:00 PM ET on ESPN.
Dominican Republic Little League World Series History
The Dominican Republic has been part of the LLWS since 1978. This is their 10th overall appearance. They have never won the championship but finished as runner-up in 1983.
| Year | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Dominican Republic | First LLWS appearance |
| 1983 | Dominican Republic | Runner-Up – best result in country’s history |
| 2017 | Los Bravos de Pontezuela LL | 1-2 records |
| 2026 | Los Nacionales LL, Santiago | Qualified – Caribbean Region champions |
When Does the Dominican Republic Play at the 2026 LLWS?
Los Nacionales Little League opens the 2026 LLWS on the very first day of the tournament. They face the Latin America Region on August 19 at 1:00 PM ET on ESPN.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Game Date | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 |
| Time | 1:00 PM ET |
| Opponent | Latin America Region |
| Broadcast | ESPN live |
| Tournament Dates | August 19 to 30, 2026 |
| Location | South Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
Watch live: The Dominican Republic opens the 2026 LLWS on ESPN at 1:00 PM ET on August 19. The full tournament runs from August 19 to 30 at Howard J. Lamade Stadium and Little League Volunteer Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Conclusion
Los Nacionales Little League from Santiago, Dominican Republic, earned the Caribbean Region title with a 7-1 record. They beat Aruba North 5-3 in the final. This is their first-ever LLWS trip and the Dominican Republic’s 10th overall appearance. They open against Latin America on August 19 at 1:00 PM ET on ESPN.
