Barbados Royals fans can begin marking their calendars as their schedule for the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has officially been unveiled today.
The highly anticipated tournament will bowl off on Thursday, August 14, and run until Sunday, September 21, featuring matches in six host nations: Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, St Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Trinidad & Tobago. This year’s CPL knockout stage and final will take place at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence.
The Barbados Royals will begin their campaign away from home against the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons on Saturday, August 16, at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Their next outing will be on Thursday, August 21, against the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots at Warner Park, before travelling to Saint Lucia to face the Kings on Sunday, August 24.
Fans at home won’t have to wait too long to see their team in action at Kensington Oval, as the Royals will return to Barbados for a pivotal stretch of four matches. The home leg kicks off on Thursday, September 4, when they host the Guyana Amazon Warriors. This will be followed by contests against the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (September 5), defending champions Saint Lucia Kings (September 7), and the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (September 11). The Royals will round out their Kensington Oval fixtures with a marquee clash against the Trinbago Knight Riders on Friday, September 12.
The Royals will then head to Guyana to close out the group stage, taking on the Amazon Warriors again on Sunday, September 14, in what could prove a crucial fixture ahead of the playoffs.
Tournament Operations Director Michael Hall is optimistic about the tournament’s return, saying, “We are thrilled to once again deliver a world-class tournament that brings together passionate cricket fans from across the Caribbean and beyond. The 2024 edition exceeded all expectations, and we are confident that the 2025 tournament will build on that success, providing unforgettable moments for players and spectators alike.”
The two-time CPL winners Royals will be looking to improve on last season’s campaign which saw them get knocked out in the second Qualifier by finalists Guyana Amazon Warriors. The Royals won their previous titles in 2013 and 2019.
Men’s Caribbean Premier League 2025 Fixtures
Date and timeTeamsVenueThurs 14 August, 7pmSt Kitts & Nevis PatriotsAntigua & Barbuda FalconsWarner Park Sporting Complex, St KittsFri 15 August, 7pmSt Kitts & Nevis PatriotsGuyana Amazon WarriorsWarner Park Sporting Complex, St KittsSat 16 August, 7pmAntigua & Barbuda FalconsBarbados RoyalsSir Vivian Richards Stadium, AntiguaSun 17 August, 11amSt Kitts & Nevis PatriotsTrinbago Knight RidersWarner Park Sporting Complex, St KittsSun 17 August, 7pmAntigua & Barbuda FalconsSaint Lucia KingsSir Vivian Richards Stadium, AntiguaTues 19 August, 7pmSt Kitts & Nevis PatriotsSaint Lucia KingsWarner Park Sporting Complex, St KittsWed 20 August, 7pmAntigua & Barbuda FalconsTrinbago Knight RidersSir Vivian Richards Stadium, AntiguaThurs 21 August, 7pmSt Kitts & Nevis PatriotsBarbados RoyalsWarner Park Sporting Complex, St KittsFri 22 August, 7pmAntigua & Barbuda FalconsGuyana Amazon WarriorsSir Vivian Richards Stadium, AntiguaSat 23 August, 7pmSaint Lucia KingsTrinbago Knight RidersDaren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint LuciaSun 24 August, 11amAntigua & Barbuda FalconsSt Kitts & Nevis PatriotsSir Vivian Richards Stadium, AntiguaSun 24 August, 7pmSaint Lucia KingsBarbados RoyalsDaren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint LuciaTues 26 August, 7pmSaint Lucia KingsGuyana Amazon WarriorsDaren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint LuciaWed 27 August, 7pmTrinbago Knight RidersAntigua & Barbuda FalconsTrinidadThurs 28 August, 7pmSaint Lucia KingsSt Kitts & Nevis PatriotsDaren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint LuciaFri 29 August, 7pmTrinbago Knight RidersBarbados RoyalsTrinidadSat 30 August, 7pmTrinbago Knight RidersGuyana Amazon WarriorsTrinidadSun 31 August, 11amSaint Lucia KingsAntigua & Barbuda FalconsDaren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint LuciaMon 1 September, 11amTrinbago Knight RidersSt Kitts & Nevis PatriotsTrinidadWed 3 September, 7pmTrinbago Knight RidersSaint Lucia KingsTrinidadThurs 4 September, 7pmBarbados RoyalsGuyana Amazon WarriorsKensington Oval, BarbadosFri 5 September, 7pmBarbados RoyalsAntigua & Barbuda FalconsKensington Oval, BarbadosSat 6 September, 7pmGuyana Amazon WarriorsTrinbago Knight RidersGuyana National Stadium, ProvidenceSun 7 September, 11amBarbados RoyalsSaint Lucia KingsKensington Oval, BarbadosSun 7 September, 7pmGuyana Amazon WarriorsSt Kitts & Nevis PatriotsGuyana National Stadium, ProvidenceWed 10 September, 7pmGuyana Amazon WarriorsAntigua & Barbuda FalconsGuyana National Stadium, ProvidenceThurs 11 September, 7pmBarbados RoyalsSt Kitts & Nevis PatriotsKensington Oval, BarbadosFri 12 September, 7pmBarbados RoyalsTrinbago Knight RidersKensington Oval, BarbadosSat 13 September, 11amGuyana Amazon WarriorsSaint Lucia KingsGuyana National Stadium, ProvidenceSun 14 September, 7pmGuyana Amazon WarriorsBarbados RoyalsGuyana National Stadium, Providence Tues 16 September, 8pmEliminator – 3rd place vs 4th placeGuyana National Stadium, ProvidenceWed 17 September, 8pmQualifier 1 – 1st place vs 2nd placeGuyana National Stadium, ProvidenceFri 19 September, 8pmQualifier 2 – Winner of Eliminator vs Loser Qualifier 1Guyana National Stadium, ProvidenceSun 21 September, 8pmFinal – Winner Qualifier 1 vs Winner Qualifier 2Guyana National Stadium, Providence
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