See a Game

The professional season starts in October and lasts until the end of January. This arrangement allows major league players to play in the Dominican leagues, and many of the younger ones do.

Games are played at the huge Quisqueya Stadium in Santo Domingo and smaller stadiums in Santiago, San Pedro de Macoris and La Romana.

It's easy to buy walk-up tickets except for the most hotly contested games. Ticket prices average US$5. For a complete schedule of teams, times and places, during the season check out www.dr1.com .
Of all the training camps in the DR, probably the most state-of-the-art is the Dodger's Campo Las Palmas, modeled after their Dodgertown spring training complex in Vero Beach, FL.

The 250-acre complex has a 65-bed dorm, dining room, game room, clubhouse and weight room. In addition to on-field training, prospective players are taught English and the basics of U.S. culture.

Call ahead (809/526-5249) about the possibility of attending a game or watching the training sessions, which are held on weekdays and Saturday.

Campo Las Palmas is located between San Pedro de Macoris and Santo Domingo.

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