Preparations on stream for One Guyana T10 2026; Registration to open soon

Apr 15, 2026 Sports

The biggest Tapeball rivalries in Guyana will resume in early August.

Kaieteur Sports – The fourth season of the One Guyana T10 Tapeball is officially in motion as organisers confirmed today that, preparations are “well underway” for what is expected to be the most exhilarating edition of the tournament to date.

Tournament Director John Ramsingh highlighted that significant “behind-the-scenes” work is currently being finalised ahead of the bowl-off in early August.

Ramsingh has assured teams that cash prizes have increased, and a key priority for the upcoming season is enhancing the spectator experience.

The tournament, which has rapidly evolved from a grassroots pastime into a premier fixture on the national sporting calendar, has received a significant boost with President Irfaan Ali’s reaffirmation of support.

Serving as the tournament’s patron, President Ali recently met with organisers at the State House to greenlight the roadmap for the upcoming season, emphasising the competition’s vital role in national unity and talent identification.

Fans in Essequibo will have a double treat in 2026 by hosting their zone final and the national finals.

Ramsingh has promised an elevated experience for both players and fans this year, noting that cash prizes have been increased to reflect the growing prestige of the Blast.

The organising committee is focused on enhancing the spectator experience and creating an atmosphere at matches that mirrors the intensity on the pitch.

According to Ramsingh, the team is “stepping on the gas” to ensure all logistical hurdles are cleared before registration officially opens to the public soon.

To accommodate the surge in interest and the growing number of participating teams, the 2026 tournament will be contested across four primary zones: Berbice, Essequibo, East Bank/West Demerara, and Georgetown/East Coast Demerara.

This zonal structure is designed to manage the heavy volume of entries while maintaining the tournament’s footprint across all counties.

The standout performers from each region will then advance to the national finals, slated for mid-October.

The impact of the T10 Blast on the professional game remains one of its most compelling narratives.

President Ali highlighted Quentin Sampson’s success as a prime example of the tournament’s utility; Sampson’s transition from the tapeball circuit to the West Indies regional stage serves as a blueprint for the next generation of Guyanese cricketers.

The President noted that providing “notoriety to the nation’s best” remains a core objective of the initiative.

In a landmark shift for the fourth season, the grand finale will move to the Anna Regina National Stadium in Essequibo.

This decision aims to decentralise major sporting events, bringing the tournament’s climax to fans outside the capital.

In 2025, the tournament was a resounding success and received support from: Kares Engineering Inc, the Office of the President, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, KFC Guyana, Star Rentals, Banks DIH, ENet, Guyana Lottery Company, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Trophy Stall, Impressions, Avinash Contracting and Scrap Metal, Shawn’s Mini Mart, Giftland Group of Companies, Kris Jagdeo Construction Company, Montra Restaurant & Lounge, Windsor Estates, GuyOil, ANSA McAL, SuperBet Guyana, Digital Technology, Camille’s Academy, Navin and Sons Construction, Demerara Mutual Life Insurance, Continental Transportation, and Environmental & Technical Solutions.

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