About The Puerto Rico Challenge
In winter 2025, The Puerto Rico Challenge, a new and eagerly awaited early-season series in college baseball, will make its debut. This annual February event will bring together eight elite NCAA Division I teams, featuring prominent coaches and top players, to Puerto Rico, a location passionate about baseball.
Over 10,000 enthusiasts, including families, friends, and fans from the U.S. and Puerto Rico, will gather in the stadiums of Ponce and Mayagüez. Here, they'll not only enjoy the thrill of the games but also experience the rich local culture and stunning Caribbean beaches. This series is set to become a significant milestone on the journey to the Omaha championships, offering a blend of competitive sports and cultural festivities.
Our Vision
JoGi Sports willsecure top NCAA Division I baseball and softball teams to play in our new, premiere, early-season games series.
2025
1st Annual Puerto Rico Challenge
(Men’s College Baseball)
Our Objectives
Intense Competition
The Puerto Rico Challenge promises a thrilling experience comparable to major college sports events like the College Baseball World Series, the Final Four, and Bowl Games. It's a stage for elite baseball talent, brimming with the same high energy and passion, making it an unmissable event in the sports calendar.
High Visibility
The Puerto Rico Challenge is poised to become a premier annual sports event in Puerto Rico, gaining international attention. It promises significant benefits for participating universities, local residents, and young players attending the College Fair, enhancing the island's overall profile on a global stage.
Showcase Island Excellence
The Puerto Rico Challenge will feature an exhibit showcasing the long and storied baseball culture of Puerto Rico, including the impressive roster of Puerto Rican players who not only made it to the Major Leagues, they made HISTORY…earning themselves a place in MLB’s Hall of Fame.
Educationally Focused
The Event will illustrate to local youth how baseball can be a gateway to admission to prestigious US-based universities, as well as a potential path to playing professionally. It highlights how baseball can be a gateway to prestigious universities and success beyond sports, with college-educated former MLB players sharing their insights and experiences.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
The Puerto Rico Classic will create a positive, lasting imprint:
Economic and Social Impact:
>> 10,000+ anticipated attendees will boost host cities’ economies and aid Puerto
Rico’s recovery from the pandemic, two hurricanes and a major earthquake.
>> A College Fair featuring dozens of universities from across the United States will
help local youth and families explore educational options and opportunities in the U.S.
College Fair:
>> Planned at the Convention Center or a to-be-decided venue.
>> Aimed at helping local youth explore college options.
>> Participation of U.S. universities, with information booths for students and families.
COMMITTED TEAMS - 2025
