Field hockey at the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games
Field hockey at the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games took place from June 23 to July 8, 2023, at Estadio Del Parque El Este in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The event was relocated from San Salvador, El Salvador, due to infrastructure and calendar issues. The top two teams in each tournament qualified for the 2023 Pan American Games, with Cuba and Mexico securing spots for the women's competition.
In the men's tournament, Mexico won their second title by defeating Trinidad and Tobago 5–1 in the final. Cuba claimed the bronze medal after a 4–2 victory over Barbados. In the women's tournament, Mexico made history by winning their first gold medal, overcoming defending champions Cuba 3–2 in a shootout after a 1–1 draw. Barbados secured bronze by defeating host nation Dominican Republic 4–2 in another shootout following a 2–2 match.
The tournaments featured preliminary rounds and classification matches for fifth to eighth places. Mexico's victories marked significant milestones, while Cuba and Barbados also achieved podium finishes. The event concluded with final standings reflecting the competitive outcomes of both men's and women's competitions.