Bayamón is known not only as the town of chicharrón but also as the home of the Vaqueros. Coached by Nelson Colón, the Vaqueros de Bayamón will look to prove what they're made of during the 2025 season.
Bayamón is no stranger to basketball fever. Since 1930 it has managed to claim titles in the sport, winning championships between 1933 and 1935, as well as five consecutive titles in the '70s. And if you've wondered why they're called the Vaqueros, it's because Espasas Dairy sponsored the team in 1955.
Below, you'll soon be able to follow how the Vaqueros de Bayamón are doing in the 2025 season, along with ways to enjoy yourself before or after attending their games.
🏆 How many championships have the Vaqueros de Bayamón won?
The Vaqueros de Bayamón won five consecutive championships in the 1970s. In the last 20 years, they have claimed victory three times (2009, 2020 and 2022), and have also had the chance to finish as runners-up five times (2005, 2010, 2016, 2018 and 2023).
Bayamón is the only team in the history of Puerto Rico basketball to win a postseason series in seven games after losing the first three consecutively.
In 1969, 17,621 people attended the Bayamón vs. Río Piedras game, setting an attendance record for a single game. The Vaqueros won 88-81.
Rubén Rodríguez became the first Vaquero to win the league's Most Valuable Player award in 1979, after scoring 810 points in 30 games, for an average of 27 points per game.
🏀 Find your team
🥃🍽️ Bars and restaurants close by after the game
Steps from the Rubén Rodríguez, you'll find Palacio de la Pizza, which serves not only pizza but also local dishes like chuletas can can and mofongo stuffed with churrasco. If a game falls on a Monday, you can use our list of restaurants open on Mondays in Bayamón.
What other options are available? Find more from our Directory here!
📍Where do they play and how can you get to Bayamón?
El Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez is the home of the Vaqueros de Bayamón, also known as the Rancho Vaquero, and is named after one of the team's former star players.
To get there, you can take PR-2 or the José de Diego expressway. You could also take the Tren Urbano and get off at the Deportivo station.
Who makes up the team?
This season, music producer Eric Duars and Carlos Arroyo are taking on new roles in the BSN, debuting as owner and general manager of the Vaqueros. Christian Dalmau, who coached the Indios de Mayagüez in 2024, will make his debut as coach.
As of now, standout players on the Vaqueros de Bayamón include Javier Mojica, Stephen Thompson Jr., and Javi González. The following reinforcements are also joining the team: Chris Duarte, JaVale McGee and Danilo Gallirano.
How did the Vaqueros de Bayamón do in the 2024 season?
Bayamón has accumulated nine wins for a season start of 9-15, reaching sixth place in group B this week.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
