2026 Central American and Caribbean Games
 Emblem of the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games | |
| Host city | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Motto | ¡Los Juegos del Centenario! (The Centennial Games!) |
| Nations | TBD |
| Athletes | TBD |
| Events | TBD |
| Opening | July 24 |
| Closing | August 8 |
| Opened by | Luis Abinader (expected) |
| Athlete's Oath | TDB |
| Judge's Oath | TDB |
| Torch lighter | TDB |
| Main venue | Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez |
The 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games (Spanish: Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos y del Caribe Santo Domingo 2026), also known as the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games and commonly known as Santo Domingo 2026, are scheduled to take place in 2026 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It will be both the 25th edition of the games and one hundred years since the inaugural games. [1]
The members of Centro 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]
Marketing
[edit]Emblem
[edit]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]
Official song
[edit]The official song for 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games was released on 8 February 2024, the song is performed by Manny Cruz.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Santo Domingo, capital city of the Dominican Republic, is to host the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games when the event celebrates its 25th edition". newsinamerica.com. MRInternacional S.A. March 9, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Lloyd, Owen (February 27, 2022). "Santo Domingo chosen as 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games host". Inside the Games. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ "RD dice estar lista para organizar los Juegos Centroamericanos Santo Domingo 2026". diariolibre.com. Diario Libre. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "RD inicia ruta hacia los XXV Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos y del Caribe 2026". robertocavada.com. Roberto Cavada. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Hospitalidad será referencia en Juegos Centroamericanos". listindiario.com. Listin Diario. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.