LIDOM explained
Answers to the questions fans ask most about the Dominican Professional Baseball League.
What is LIDOM?
LIDOM (Liga de Béisbol Profesional de la República Dominicana) is the professional winter baseball league of the Dominican Republic. It was founded in 1951 and its champion represents the country at the Caribbean Series.
How many teams are in LIDOM?
Six: Aguilas Cibaenas, Estrellas Orientales, Gigantes del Cibao, Leones del Escogido, Tigres del Licey, Toros del Este.
When does the LIDOM season start and end?
The 2026-27 regular season runs from October 16 to December 22. The Round Robin follows from late December, and the final is played in January.
How does the LIDOM playoff format work?
After a 50-game regular season, the top four teams play an 18-game Round Robin. The top two teams from the Round Robin meet in a best-of-seven final for the title.
Which team has won the most LIDOM championships?
Tigres del Licey, with 24 national titles, more than any other Dominican club.
Who won the last LIDOM championship?
Leones del Escogido won the 2025-26 title, beating Toros del Este 4-1 in the final, after also winning in 2024-25.
Where can I check LIDOM scores today?
Our LIDOM schedule & results page lists every game of the season with live-updated scores, and the standings page shows the table after every game day.
Do MLB players play in LIDOM?
Yes. LIDOM rosters mix Dominican MLB players, top prospects from MLB organizations and international veterans, which makes it one of the best leagues to follow future big leaguers.
Latest LIDOM news
Standings, schedule and stats update automatically several times a day. Data: MLB Stats API (statsapi.mlb.com).
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