SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 16, 2026. – The beach volleyball venue for the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 has entered its final stage of preparation following an inspection visit to the Malecón Deportivo, where the competition will take place from July 25 to 31. Officials confirmed the venue is 92 percent complete, in line with the established construction schedule.
The inspection was led by Ariel Sainz Rodríguez, First Executive Vice President of the NORCECA Volleyball Confederation, and Juvenal Collado, the Sport Manager appointed to oversee the venue, accompanied by other senior officials involved in the organization of the event.
During the visit, officials confirmed that only venue dressing and logistical work remain before the facility is fully ready to welcome the first participating teams, which are scheduled to arrive on July 22 to begin their preparations ahead of the competition.
The complex will feature all the functional areas required for an international event of this caliber. It will include four sand courts—two competition courts and two training courts—as well as operational areas for athletes, officials, media, and event services, in addition to spectator facilities. The venue will have a seating capacity of 450 spectators, providing optimal conditions for the tournament and an enjoyable experience for fans.
The beach volleyball tournament at the Central American and Caribbean Games will begin on July 25 with the preliminary round and conclude on July 31 with the medal matches. A total of 52 matches per gender will be played throughout the competition.
The project has been closely monitored by José Monegro, President of the Santo Domingo 2026 Organizing Committee; Luis Mejía Oviedo, President of Centro Caribe Sports; Cristóbal Marte Hoffiz, President of the NORCECA Volleyball Confederation; and Carolina Mejía, Mayor of the National District, who have closely followed the venue’s development to ensure it meets the highest international standards.
With the remaining work scheduled for completion in the coming days, the venue will be ready to host a world-class competition, where the region’s top beach volleyball teams will compete for the medals at the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026.
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