Santo Domingo hosted the Caribbean Series in 1980, and the Tigres del Licey of the Dominican Republic claimed the championship on home soil with a 4-2 record. Second place was tied among the remaining teams, as Licey added another title to their growing record as the most successful club in Caribbean Series history.
Champion: Tigres del Licey · Country: Dominican Republic · Host: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
It was the 4th Caribbean Series title for Tigres del Licey and the 4th for Dominican Republic, which has won 23 in all. Santo Domingo hosted the tournament for the 3rd time.
The 1979 edition was won by Navegantes del Magallanes in San Juan. Leones del Caracas took the 1982 title in Hermosillo.