Next March the Boston Red Sox will play a pair of spring training games against the Tampa Bay Rays in the Dominican Republic, Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association announced Wednesday night.

The Red Sox and Rays will play at Estadio Quisqueya in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on March 9-10, 2024.

The series is one of four international showcases planned as part of the league’s MLB World Tour initiative. The league will kick off its regular season with a two-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres in Seoul, South Korea on March 20-21. The Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies will play two games in Mexico City on April 27-28, and the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies will play two games in London on June 8-9.

Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy said in a statement that the organization is excited and honored to play in the Dominican Republic.

“This unique opportunity builds on our long-standing connection to the Dominican Republic and allows us to celebrate the remarkable talents and rich cultural heritage of a country whose passion for the game has distinctly shaped our organization,” Kennedy said. “From the players who have passed through our Dominican Republic Academy to those who have helped us win championships, we have been fortunate to witness the profound impact of Dominican players within our game, and we are thrilled to be able to bring Red Sox baseball to such a vibrant baseball community next year.”

The spring training series will mark the second time the Red Sox have played outside the U.S. and Canada in five years. The club faced the New York Yankees for a two-game set in London back in 2019, and in 2008 the Red Sox opened their season in Tokyo against the Oakland Athletics.