President Abinader calls for public-private partnership to build major league-quality stadium

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader expressed disappointment on Monday that, despite being one of the world’s leading exporters of baseball talent, the Dominican Republic lacks a stadium suitable for Major League games. He acknowledged that constructing such a stadium would require a significant financial investment, which his administration cannot fully undertake on its own. As a result, his government is exploring public-private partnerships to realize this objective.

Abinader noted that while the stadium project represents a considerable expense, the government must also prioritize other essential projects, such as completing health centers and road reconstruction. This prioritization limits the administration’s ability to commit solely to the stadium’s construction.

The president also mentioned ongoing improvements to baseball facilities in the country during his term, including the reconstruction of the José Briceño stadium in Puerto Plata, which now meets professional standards for the Dominican Baseball League. He suggested that a similar approach to stadium construction, as seen in the United States, involving significant private sector involvement, could be a viable solution for the proposed Major League-quality stadium.