LIDOM teams open training camps for 2026-27 season

Four of the six LIDOM teams opened their official training camps on Monday, September 20, as the league prepares for the 2026-27 season that begins on October 16. The Tigres del Licey, Águilas Cibaeñas, Toros del Este, and Estrellas Orientales all started their preparations, while the Leones del Escogido and Gigantes del Cibao are scheduled to begin on Friday, September 25 Source: El Día.

Camp locations and leadership

The Tigres del Licey are training at the Toronto Blue Jays academy in Baseball City, Boca Chica, under the guidance of manager Gilbert Gómez, who is currently serving as first base coach for the New York Mets Source: hoydo. The Águilas Cibaeñas opened their camp at Estadio Cibao in Santiago, led by manager Luis "Pipe" Urueta Source: diariolibree. The Toros del Este began at the Francisco A. Micheli stadium in La Romana, with bench coach Brayan Peña in charge while manager Víctor Estévez finishes his MLB duties with the Washington Nationals Source: diariolibree. The Estrellas Orientales are working at the Detroit Tigers complex in Ramón Santana, San Pedro de Macorís, where they already completed a week-long early camp with 32 players Source: hoydo.

Key details

• The Estrellas plan to expand their camp to around 50 players, according to vice president of baseball operations Ángel Ovalles Source: hoydo.
• The Toros are offering season ticket renewals with a 15% discount Source: listindiario.
• The Águilas are aiming for their 23rd league championship, while the Licey are the reigning champions with 24 titles Source: diariolibree.

Opening schedule

Opening Day on October 16 features the Licey visiting the Escogido, the Toros hosting the Estrellas, and the Águilas beginning their campaign Source: hoydo. The Toros will play three of their first five games at home Source: listindiario.