The 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final will be held at Kensington Oval in Barbados for the first time in the competition’s history, the tournament’s chief executive officer Pete Russell has confirmed.
Providence Stadium in Guyana hosted the previous four finals dating back to 2022, and according to reports, it generated US$84 million in 2022 and a record US$101.6 million in 2023.
While official figures for 2025 are not yet available, based on figures and the number of tickets sold, it could be another record-breaking year.
Russell said he expected Barbados to hold an equally successful tournament for the 14th edition.
He said with the final slated to be held at Kensington Oval, he was predicting a much-improved performance by the Barbados Royals, who finished last in the standings in this year’s tournament.
“I think the Barbados team and I’m sure the management of the Barbados team will look at it very closely, because you want the home team, the hosting team of the finals to do well.
“I mean, we got Guyana in the finals here. It makes a big difference. But Barbados fans love cricket, so I’m sure they’ll come and watch whoever’s in the final,” Russell said.
“I think that franchise will get its act together and be very competitive next year. We’re changing the rules, of course, so everyone goes back into the draft at the end of this tournament, so the teams will look very different going forward, which is exciting as well.” (CMC)
