DPK announces the start of the exciting 2026 Interleague Winter Series
The Dominican Prospect Kids (DPK) platform has officially confirmed the launch of its highly anticipated 2026 Interleague Winter Series. This tournament, which has established itself as a benchmark in the development of youth baseball in the Dominican Republic, will begin its activities this Saturday, September 19, bringing together the brightest prospects on the diamond.
The event will feature top-tier logistics, using the Juan José “Vivo” Carmona Complex and the Avenida España stadium as the main venues. More than 30 teams have confirmed their participation, competing in various categories to demonstrate their technical and physical evolution.
A commitment to the future of baseball
John Carmona, president of DPK, highlighted the importance of this competition as a growth engine for developing athletes. According to the executive, the platform remains focused on creating competitive scenarios that allow young people to showcase their skills to the sports community.
This event represents an opportunity for children and young people to showcase their skills, compete, and continue growing within baseball.
John Carmona, president of DPK
Categories and competition structure
The Interleague Winter Series is designed to cover a wide range of ages, ensuring that every prospect has their space for development. The established categories are:
- Javillita (7-8 years old)
- Pre-infant (9-10 years old)
- Infant (11-12 years old)
- Youth (14-17 years old)
In addition, Carmona announced the implementation of the Winter Series Super Round, a stage designed specifically for teams seeking a rematch after failing to achieve the expected results in the previous edition, thus fostering resilience and competitiveness.
Opening day schedule
The first day of action promises intense emotions with the following matchups:
Javillita Category:
- Team Cuba vs Team Cibao Division
- Team Miranda League vs Team Pichulo
- Team Cibao Division vs Team Capital Division
Pre-infant Category:
- Team Liga Miranda vs Team North Division
- Team East Division vs Team Pichulo
- Team Pichulo vs Team Liga Cornielle
- Team Liga Cornielle vs Team Liga Spilman
Children’s Category:
- Team Liga Spilman vs Team Atlantic Division
- Team Continental Division vs Team Liga Cornielle
- Team Cornielle vs Team Atlantic Division
- Liga Miranda vs Liga Enrique “Quique” Cruz
With this initiative, Alofoke Deportes highlights how DPK continues to strengthen the discipline, comprehensive training, and competitive spirit of the new generations who aspire to become the future stars of professional baseball.
