Panama Baseball Federation announces 2027 youth championship start date, international plans

The Panamanian Baseball Federation (Fedebeis) has unveiled an ambitious calendar for its national baseball competitions, including the early start of the 2027 National Youth Baseball Championship on January 2. This move aims to streamline the season and prevent conflicts with later tournament stages.

In preparation for the 2027 season, Fedebeis has scheduled the National U10 Baseball Championship from September 4-12, 2026, utilizing the Estadio Infantil Felipe Mota and the Mariano Rivera Academy. The National U14 Baseball Championship will take place in late 2026, serving as a crucial step in forming the U15 team for the 2027 World Championship qualifier.

Fedebeis, led by President Jaime Robinson and Administrative Manager Esteban Carrasco, also confirmed a financial bonus for the senior national team following their gold medal victory at the Central American and Caribbean Games. Robinson publicly requested that President José Raúl Mulino receive the team at the Presidential Palace.

Internationally, Panama is preparing for the U18 Pre-World Championship, where they are seeded in Group C with Puerto Rico, Colombia, and Nicaragua, starting October 20. Panama is also bidding to host the WBSC Americas U10 Pan American Championship and has confirmed the senior national team's participation in the expanded Premier 12 tournament in 2027.