Caribbean Premier League Fixtures Confirmed for 2024

The excitement is palpable as the fixtures for the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) have been officially confirmed. This announcement marks a highly anticipated return for the event, which is scheduled to take place between Thursday, August 29, and Sunday, October 6, 2024. For the first time since 2019, the Caribbean Premier League will once again be held across six host nations, underscoring its standing as one of the most eagerly awaited cricket tournaments in the world.

The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League has grown into an iconic event for cricket lovers, not only in the Caribbean but also across the globe. It’s a tournament synonymous with the vibrant Caribbean culture, providing a platform for players to showcase their skills while delivering thrilling entertainment to fans. This year’s competition promises to be no different as teams and fans gear up for an action-packed series of matches.

Caribbean Premier League Returns to Six Host Nations

One of the standout aspects of the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League is its return to six host nations after a five-year hiatus. Matches will be held in Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, St. Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Trinidad & Tobago. This is significant not just for cricket fans in these nations, but for the Caribbean as a whole. The return to multiple venues ensures that the tournament will once again reach a broader audience, allowing more people to experience the event in person.

Host Countries and Venues

Antigua & Barbuda
Barbados
Guyana
St. Kitts & Nevis
Saint Lucia
Trinidad & Tobago

The decision to host matches across six countries was met with widespread enthusiasm, particularly as some of these venues have not hosted CPL matches in recent years. This creates an opportunity for local fans to reconnect with the Caribbean Premier League, while also giving international spectators an excuse to visit the breathtaking islands of the Caribbean.

Michael Hall, Tournament Operations Director for the Republic Bank CPL, expressed his excitement about the return to multiple venues: “We are looking forward to getting underway in Antigua & Barbuda with matches back in the country for the first time in 10 years. It is also very pleasing to be back having home matches for all six teams, with the Biggest Party in Sport set to have an even wider footprint in 2024.”

This broader footprint promises to bring the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League closer to its Caribbean roots, making it more accessible for local fans. Hall’s comments echo the general sentiment shared by many, as this move to multiple host nations will rekindle the festival atmosphere that the Caribbean Premier League has always been known for.

2024 Fixtures

Thursday – August 29

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, 1st Match
Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (August 30) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Friday – August 30

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, 2nd Match
Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (August 31) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Saturday – August 31

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders, 3rd Match
Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 1) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Sunday – September 1

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Royals, 4th Match
Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
Time: Match starts at 14:00 GMT / 10:00 PM / 2:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Saint Lucia Kings, 5th Match
Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 2) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Tuesday – September 3

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings, 6th Match
Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 4) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Wednesday – September 4

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, 7th Match
Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 5) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Thursday – September 5

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Trinbago Knight Riders, 8th Match
Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 6) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Friday – September 6

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Royals, 9th Match
Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 7) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Saturday – September 7

Saint Lucia Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, 10th Match
Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 8) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Sunday – September 8

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, 11th Match
Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts
Time: Match starts at 14:00 GMT / 10:00 PM / 2:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL

Tuesday – September 10

Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders, 12th Match
Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 11) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Wednesday – September 11

Barbados Royals vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, 13th Match
Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 12) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Thursday – September 12

Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, 14th Match
Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 13) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Friday – September 13

Barbados Royals vs Trinbago Knight Riders, 15th Match
Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 14) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Saturday – September 14

Barbados Royals vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, 16th Match
Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 15) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Sunday – September 15

Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, 17th Match
Venue: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 16) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Tuesday – September 17

Barbados Royals vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, 18th Match
Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 18) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Wednesday – September 18

Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, 19th Match
Venue: Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 19) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Thursday – September 19

Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, 20th Match
Venue: Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 20) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Friday – September 20

Guyana Amazon Warriors vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, 21st Match
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 21) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Saturday – September 21

Saint Lucia Kings vs Barbados Royals, 22nd Match
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Time: Match starts at 14:00 GMT / 10:00 PM / 2:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL
Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, 23rd Match
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 22) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Sunday – September 22

Barbados Royals vs Saint Lucia Kings, 24th Match
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Time: Match starts at 14:00 GMT / 10:00 PM / 2:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL
Trinbago Knight Riders vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, 25th Match
Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 23) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Tuesday – September 24

Trinbago Knight Riders vs Saint Lucia Kings, 26th Match
Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
Time: Match starts at 14:00 GMT / 10:00 PM / 2:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL

Wednesday – September 25

Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Barbados Royals, 27th Match
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 26) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Friday – September 27

Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals, 28th Match
Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 28) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Saturday – September 28

Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Saint Lucia Kings, 29th Match
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Time: Match starts at 14:00 GMT / 10:00 PM / 2:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM LOCAL

Sunday – September 29,

Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders, 30th Match
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (September 30) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Tuesday – October 1

TBC vs TBC, Eliminator
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (October 2) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Wednesday – October 2

TBC vs TBC, Qualifier 1
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (October 3) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Friday – October 4

TBC vs TBC, Qualifier 2
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (October 5) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Sunday – October 6

TBC vs TBC, Final
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Time: Match starts at 23:00 GMT / 7:00 AM (October 7) / 11:00 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL

Structure of the Tournament

In total, the 2024 Caribbean Premier League will feature 34 matches, with each of the six participating teams playing 10 group stage matches. The group stages will be followed by knockout rounds, with the intensity gradually building up to the grand finale. The knockout stages will be held in Guyana, with the Guyana Amazon Warriors aiming to defend their title after their remarkable win in 2023.

The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League has always been known for its competitive nature, and this year will be no different. The six teams – each bringing their unique blend of talent and tactics – will be battling it out for supremacy, and fans can expect a highly charged atmosphere as the tournament progresses.

Key Matches to Watch in Caribbean Premier League 2024

The Caribbean Premier League always produces memorable moments, and the 2024 edition promises to be filled with exciting contests. While every match will have its significance, certain fixtures are expected to draw particular attention.

Opening Match: Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots
The opening fixture will see the newest franchise, the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, go head-to-head against the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots. Given that this is the Falcons’ debut season, all eyes will be on them to see how they fare against their more experienced rivals. This match will set the tone for the tournament and is likely to be a fiery contest.
Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Barbados Royals
This fixture pits the reigning champions, the Guyana Amazon Warriors, against the Barbados Royals, one of the most successful teams in Caribbean Premier League history. The Warriors will be looking to maintain their dominance, while the Royals will be keen to dethrone the defending champions.
Trinidad & Tobago Knight Riders vs Saint Lucia Kings
The Knight Riders and Kings have developed a fierce rivalry over the years, and their encounters are always highly anticipated. With both teams boasting star-studded lineups, this match promises to be a showcase of high-quality cricket.

The Road to the Knockouts

The Caribbean Premier League’s group stage matches are structured in such a way that each team has ample opportunities to prove their worth. With ten matches per team, there is room for tactical experimentation and the chance to build momentum. However, there is little margin for error, as every victory or loss could significantly impact a team’s position heading into the knockout stages.

This year’s tournament format ensures that every match will carry weight, keeping fans on the edge of their seats as they watch their favorite teams battle for a place in the knockout rounds. The climax of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League will be held in Guyana, a fitting venue for the defending champions to potentially make their final stand.

Caribbean Premier League: A Global Celebration of Caribbean Cricket

While the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League is undoubtedly a showcase for the best cricketing talent in the Caribbean, its influence extends far beyond the region. Since its inception in 2013, the Caribbean Premier League has attracted international stars from across the cricketing world. The tournament has grown in stature with every passing year, earning its place as one of the most exciting and competitive T20 leagues globally.

The CPL’s tagline, “The Biggest Party in Sport,” encapsulates the carnival-like atmosphere that surrounds every match. Beyond the action on the field, the Caribbean Premier League is celebrated for its lively crowds, pulsating music, and vibrant colors, which together create an electric atmosphere unique to the Caribbean. This cultural fusion has made the CPL a fan favorite, not just for those who can attend the matches in person but for the millions of viewers tuning in from around the world.

International Influence and Participation

International players have always been a major draw in the Caribbean Premier League. Stars from Australia, England, Pakistan, South Africa, and New Zealand regularly participate in the tournament, adding an international flavor that complements the local Caribbean talent. This blend of global and local talent makes the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League a melting pot of cricketing excellence.

For the 2024 edition, many international stars are expected to participate, further elevating the quality of the competition. Their involvement not only boosts the competitiveness of the league but also offers local Caribbean players the opportunity to test their skills against some of the best in the world. Over the years, this exposure has helped many Caribbean players hone their talents and make a mark on the global stage.

Boost to Local Economies

The economic impact of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League cannot be overstated. As the tournament travels across six host nations, it brings with it a significant influx of tourism and spending. Hotels, restaurants, and local businesses all benefit from the influx of visitors who come to support their teams or simply enjoy the festive atmosphere that accompanies the Caribbean Premier League.

Governments across the Caribbean recognize the importance of the CPL as a driver of economic activity. The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League’s return to six host nations in 2024 will further amplify its economic impact, providing a much-needed boost to local economies that have been hit hard by the global challenges of recent years.

Conclusion

The 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League promises to be an exciting and memorable event. With matches taking place across six host countries and a total of 34 fixtures, cricket fans are in for a treat. The tournament will showcase the best of Caribbean cricket, culture, and hospitality, making it a must-watch event for sports enthusiasts around the world.