# Cuba National Baseball Series restructuring

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cuba-national-baseball-series-restructuring
> Updated: 2026-08-14T10:13:45.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The 65th Cuban National Baseball Series has undergone significant structural changes due to an ongoing energy crisis, fuel shortages, and economic difficulties. To mitigate the impact of electricity blackouts and minimize long-distance travel between provinces, organizers have redesigned the tournament calendar and logistics.

The revised format reduces the regular season to 44 games per team, down from 75 in the previous season. The 16 participating teams will be organized into four regional groups divided into Western and Eastern zones. The National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (Inder) and the National Baseball Commission are working to ensure the competition proceeds despite the constraints that have halted other sporting events.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Cuba prepares for 65th National Baseball Series

Cuba prepares for the 65th National Baseball Series, adapting tournament schedules and travel to manage economic constraints and fuel shortages.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuba-prepares-for-65th-national-baseball-series

### 2026-08-08: Cuba modifies National Baseball Series due to fuel and energy crisis

Cuba's 65th National Baseball Series will start October 4 with a reduced 44-game schedule and regional groupings to mitigate the impact of fuel shortages and power outages.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuba-modifies-national-baseball-series-due-to-fuel-and-energy-crisis

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