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 time | Teams | Venue | |
| Thurs 14 August, 7pm | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Warner Park Sporting Complex, St Kitts |
| Fri 15 August, 7pm | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Guyana Amazon Warriors | Warner Park Sporting Complex, St Kitts |
| Sat 16 August, 7pm | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Barbados Royals | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua |
| Sun 17 August, 11am | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Trinbago Knight Riders | Warner Park Sporting Complex, St Kitts |
| Sun 17 August, 7pm | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Saint Lucia Kings | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua |
| Tues 19 August, 7pm | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Saint Lucia Kings | Warner Park Sporting Complex, St Kitts |
| Wed 20 August, 7pm | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Trinbago Knight Riders | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua |
| Thurs 21 August, 7pm | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Barbados Royals | Warner Park Sporting Complex, St Kitts |
| Fri 22 August, 7pm | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Guyana Amazon Warriors | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua |
| Sat 23 August, 7pm | Saint Lucia Kings | Trinbago Knight Riders | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia |
| Sun 24 August, 11am | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua |
| Sun 24 August, 7pm | Saint Lucia Kings | Barbados Royals | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia |
| Tues 26 August, 7pm | Saint Lucia Kings | Guyana Amazon Warriors | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia |
| Wed 27 August, 7pm | Trinbago Knight Riders | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Trinidad |
| Thurs 28 August, 7pm | Saint Lucia Kings | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia |
| Fri 29 August, 7pm | Trinbago Knight Riders | Barbados Royals | Trinidad |
| Sat 30 August, 7pm | Trinbago Knight Riders | Guyana Amazon Warriors | Trinidad |
| Sun 31 August, 11am | Saint Lucia Kings | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia |
| Mon 1 September, 11am | Trinbago Knight Riders | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Trinidad |
| Wed 3 September, 7pm | Trinbago Knight Riders | Saint Lucia Kings | Trinidad |
| Thurs 4 September, 7pm | Barbados Royals | Guyana Amazon Warriors | Kensington Oval, Barbados |
| Fri 5 September, 7pm | Barbados Royals | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Kensington Oval, Barbados |
| Sat 6 September, 7pm | Guyana Amazon Warriors | Trinbago Knight Riders | Guyana National Stadium, Providence |
| Sun 7 September, 11am | Barbados Royals | Saint Lucia Kings | Kensington Oval, Barbados |
| Sun 7 September, 7pm | Guyana Amazon Warriors | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Guyana National Stadium, Providence |
| Wed 10 September, 7pm | Guyana Amazon Warriors | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Guyana National Stadium, Providence |
| Thurs 11 September, 7pm | Barbados Royals | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Kensington Oval, Barbados |
| Fri 12 September, 7pm | Barbados Royals | Trinbago Knight Riders | Kensington Oval, Barbados |
| Sat 13 September, 11am | Guyana Amazon Warriors | Saint Lucia Kings | Guyana National Stadium, Providence |
| Sun 14 September, 7pm | Guyana Amazon Warriors | Barbados Royals | Guyana National Stadium, Providence |
| Tues 16 September, 8pm | Eliminator – 3rd place vs 4th place | Guyana National Stadium, Providence | |
| Wed 17 September, 8pm | Qualifier 1 – 1st place vs 2nd place | Guyana National Stadium, Providence | |
| Fri 19 September, 8pm | Qualifier 2 – Winner of Eliminator vs Loser Qualifier 1 | Guyana National Stadium, Providence | |
| Sun 21 September, 8pm | Final – Winner Qualifier 1 vs Winner Qualifier 2 | Guyana National Stadium, Providence | |
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