# Nicaraguan sports development and baseball hosting

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nicaraguan-sports-development-and-baseball-hosting
> Updated: 2026-09-10T18:06:23.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

Nicaragua has announced it will host the U23 Baseball World Cup from November 6 to November 15, 2026. To prepare for the tournament, officials are conducting technical inspections and maintenance at facilities including Estadio Nacional Soberanía, Estadio Roberto López Pérez, and Estadio Roberto Clemente to ensure they meet international standards. Games are scheduled to take place in Managua, Masaya, and León.

As international preparations continue, the Cuban Baseball Federation and Softball has announced a 45-player preliminary roster for its U23 national team. Led by director Guillermo Carmona, the squad includes domestic prospects and players with international experience, such as 22-year-old catcher Danell Figueroa, who has played within the Texas Rangers organization and the Frontier League. Cuba is set to compete in Group B against Great Britain, Japan, South Korea, South Africa, and Venezuela, while Nicaragua is placed in Group A alongside Australia, Czech Republic, Panama, Puerto Rico, and Chinese Taipei.

Beyond the upcoming world championship, the country is reporting progress in sports infrastructure and organizational expertise. Recent athletic developments include Nicaragua securing 57 medals at the CODICADER Central American Secondary Student Games and the expansion of the national professional baseball league with the addition of the Dantos de Managua as a sixth franchise for the 2026-2027 season.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Cuba announces U23 baseball roster for 2026 World Cup

Cuba has announced its 45-player U23 baseball preliminary roster for the 2026 World Cup in Nicaragua, featuring catcher Danell Figueroa.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuba-announces-u23-baseball-roster-for-2026-world-cup

### 2026-09-10: Nicaragua advances sports infrastructure and hosts upcoming U23 Baseball World Cup

Nicaragua is preparing to host the U23 Baseball World Cup this November and reported 57 medals won at the CODICADER Games, alongside expansions in its professional baseball league.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicaragua-advances-sports-infrastructure-and-hosts-upcoming-u23-baseball-world-cup

### 2026-09-04: Nicaragua to host U23 Baseball World Cup and key Pomares series

Nicaragua will host the U23 Baseball World Cup this November. Locally, Caribe Sur and Indios del Bóer face off in a key series for the Pomares 2026 championship.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicaragua-to-host-u23-baseball-world-cup-and-key-pomares-series

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