Mazatlán hosted the Caribbean Series in 1985, and the Tigres del Licey of the Dominican Republic claimed the championship with a 5-1 record, with Mexico's Tomateros de Culiacán finishing as runner-up. The title extended Licey's record as the most decorated club in Caribbean Series history.
Champion: Tigres del Licey · Country: Dominican Republic · Host: Mazatlán, Mexico
It was the 5th Caribbean Series title for Tigres del Licey and the 5th for Dominican Republic, which has won 23 in all. Mazatlán hosted the tournament for the 2nd time.
The 1984 edition was won by Águilas del Zulia in San Juan. Águilas de Mexicali took the 1986 title in Maracaibo.