| Host city | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Motto | ¡Los Juegos del Centenario! (The Centennial Games!) |
| Opening | July 24, 2026 |
| Closing | August 8, 2026 |
| Opened by | PresidentLuis Abinader (expected) |
| Main venue | Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez |
| Website | https://jcc2026.org/en/ |
The2026 Central American and Caribbean Games (Spanish: Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos y del Caribe Santo Domingo 2026), also known as the25th Central American and Caribbean Games and commonly known asSanto Domingo 2026, are scheduled to take place in 2026 inSanto Domingo,Dominican Republic. It will be both the 25th edition of the games and one hundred years since the inaugural games.[1]
The members ofCentro Caribe Sports voted unanimously to grant the game to Santo Domingo in their Extraordinary General Assembly in February 2022. It shall be the third time the games are held in the Dominican Republic.[2]
The official emblem and motto for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games was unveiled on 8 February 2024 at the Salón A del Centro de Convenciones del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores in Santo Domingo, it takes the form of a silhouette of the geographic region of Central American and the Caribbean.[3][4]
The official song for 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games was released on 8 February 2024, the song is performed by Manny Cruz.[5]
The official mascot of the games is named "Colí the Hispaniolan Motmot". It is inspired by theHispaniolan Motmot (Todus subulatus), a bird endemic to Hispaniola. Colí symbolizes Dominican authenticity, resilience, and hospitality, as well as a commitment to sustainability and local culture. It was launched on October 13, 2025.
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The following nations are expected to participate:
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The following competitions are scheduled to place:
In March 2023, the organizers, along with CANOC President Keith Joseph proposed the inclusion of cricket in the event, which would make a return to2028 Los Angeles Olympics.[7]
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