It was the seventh edition of the Central American Championship and the first since the ICC granted Twenty20 International (T20I) status to matches between all of its Members.

[1] The five participating teams were the national sides of Belize, Costa Rica, Mexico and Panama, as well as a side representing the MCC.

[3] All participating nations made their T20I debuts during the tournament (matches involving the MCC did not have T20I status).

[4] MCC were the defending champions,[5] but were defeated by five wickets in the final by Belize.

A women's championship, consisting of a three-match series between Mexico and Costa Rica, took place alongside the men's event.