Latest update June 4th, 2026 12:30 AM
Caribbean Premier League matches confirmed for Guyana
CPL Team Operations Manager Omar Khan (center) and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Ms. Melissa Tucker (2nd right) signs the venue agreement in the presence of from right DoS Christopher Jones (right), Minister Dr. George Norton (2nd left) and Assistant DoS Melissa Dowe-Richardson.
By Zaheer Mohamed
Dubbed the biggest party in sport, the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will be staging at least five matches in Guyana this year. Local cricket lovers can now breathe a sigh of relief as this disclosure was made yesterday at the office of the Ministry of Social Cohesion with responsibility for Culture, Youth and Sport in Main Street.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Ms. Melissa Tucker and Team Operations Manager of the Guyana Amazon Warriors Omar Khan signed the Host Venue Agreement. Also present at the official signing ceremony were Director of Sport (DoS) Christopher Jones, Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility for Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. George Norton and Assistant Director of Sport Melissa Dowe-Richardson.
The five matches confirmed for Guyana so far pits The local franchise against St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots on August 9, St. Lucia Stars on August 11, Barbados Tridents on August 12, Jamaica Tallawahs on September 8 and Trinbago Knight Riders on September 9.
Additionally, it was disclosed that there is a possibility of Guyana hosting two playoff matches on September 11 and 12, however that will be confirmed shortly by the CPL.
Speaking at the ceremony, Khan said he is happy that they could get the full support from the Minister and the Department of Culture, Youth and Sport to sign off the agreement. “It is an integral part for us to be able to host the games in Guyana. We are happy to bring CPL to Guyana once again, it has been one unifying force that brings the people together, we have had some tremendous support from the Guyanese public in the past and we do look forward to their continued support,” he added.
Khan stated that the agreement is essential to the local franchise, since it provides home advantage. Khan indicated that tickets for the games here could go on sale by the first week in July and the team will be encamped here from August 2-7.
Dr. Norton said that the Government of Guyana is excited to be a part of the tournament which has been deemed a success for Guyana over the years and they are hoping to have similar crowds in this year’s edition of the tournament.
This year marks the sixth edition of the CPL and the Guyana Amazon Warriors are yet to win the title having reached the final on several occasions.
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