The 2026 Serie de las Américas culminated in a thrilling final today, February 13, as Venezuela and Colombia battled for the championship title at the Estadio Monumental de Caracas.
After nine days of intense competition, featuring a round-robin format and electrifying semifinal matchups, the two nations faced off for the tournament trophy – a competition quickly becoming a cornerstone of the regional baseball calendar.
The championship game, played before a passionate home crowd, saw Venezuela emerge victorious, winning 10-9 after a dramatic back-and-forth contest.
Venezuela Claims Serie de las Américas 2026 Title in Nail-Biter Against Colombia
The final between Venezuela and Colombia was contested on Friday, February 13, starting at 7:30 PM Venezuela time (-1 ET USA, Colombia, Cuba and Panama, -2 in Nicaragua, +1 Argentina) at the Estadio Monumental de Caracas.
Venezuela, representing the Navegantes del Magallanes as the host nation, overcame an early tournament setback – a loss to Panama in their opening game – to surge through the competition. They showcased resilience and determination, culminating in a dominant 9-1 victory over Cuba in the semifinals to secure their place in the final. The home advantage and fervent fan support proved crucial as they navigated their path to the championship.
Colombia, meanwhile, demonstrated consistent strength throughout the tournament, earning the final semifinal berth before upsetting a favored Panama team with a 6-4 win. The Colombian squad has been building a strong baseball program and aimed to develop a statement with a championship run in Caracas.
LIVE UPDATE: Venezuela secured the win 10-9 in the bottom of the ninth, overcoming a surprising early lead by Colombia (5-0 in the first inning) and completing a heroic comeback with seven runs scored in the eighth inning to take the lead.
