Santo Domingo. The Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, has announced a significant increase in financial support for the X Superior Basketball Championship of Santo Domingo Province (TBS Santo Domingo 2026).
The Ministry of Sports will double its contribution, raising the contribution to two million pesos to support the organization and development of the sporting event.
The tournament, dedicated to President Luis Abinader, will begin on Friday, March 6th at 7:00 PM in the Los Alcarrizos sports complex. The opening match will pit the current champions, Caminantes de Los Alcarrizos, against the runners-up, Trenes de Santo Domingo Norte.
The announcement was made during a press conference at the Ministry of Sports, where Minister Cruz highlighted the importance of the championship for the sports and social development of the province.
We ratify our firm support for the TBS Santo Domingo 2026, a tournament that directly impacts the urban fabric with the highest population concentration and with a significant presence of young athletes. With this increase in contribution, we seek to guarantee an event that meets expectations.
Kelvin Cruz
The minister also highlighted President Abinader’s support for national sports, mentioning the construction and remodeling of more than 100 sports complexes and multipurpose facilities throughout the country, works that strengthen Dominican youth.
Participating Teams
- Caminantes de Los Alcarrizos (defending champions)
- Trenes de Santo Domingo Norte (winners in 2024)
- Loros Calientes de Santo Domingo (2023 champions)
- Leñeros de Los Mina (one title)
- Calero de Villa Duarte (five championships, historical top winner)
- Caobas City, from Santo Domingo Oeste
The activity was attended by Ángel De la Cruz, president of the Organizing Committee; Garibaldi Bautista, president of the Dominican Olympic Committee (COD); and William Cabral Lugo, president of the Santo Domingo Basketball Association (Abasado).
Municipal and provincial authorities also attended, as well as representatives from the sports and business sectors.
The technical direction of the tournament will be in charge of Ramón Ceballos and Maikel Rodríguez.
With institutional support and the participation of the main franchises in the province, the TBS Santo Domingo 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most relevant sporting events on the national calendar, consolidating its role as a development platform for superior basketball and Dominican youth.
