Guyana set to host entire Women’s Caribbean Premier League tournament

In a landmark moment for women’s cricket in the Caribbean, Massy Group (Guyana) on Wednesday officially launched the 2025 edition of the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL), which will be held entirely in Guyana for the first time. The event, held at the Massy Distribution compound in Montrose, signalled the start of the final countdown to the highly anticipated tournament, scheduled to run from September 6 to 17 at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.

During the media briefing, Massy executives outlined the company’s strategic vision as title sponsor of the WCPL. The partnership underscores Massy’s commitment to gender equity in sport and regional development, with representatives emphasising the importance of using their platform to empower women, both on and off the field.

The 2025 WCPL will feature the same three franchises—Guyana Amazon Warriors, Barbados Royals, and Trinbago Knight Riders—competing in a double round-robin format before the top two teams advance to the final on September 17. All matches will be played in Guyana and scheduled as double-headers alongside the men’s CPL games.

The Guyana Amazon Warriors, playing on home soil, will look to secure their first WCPL title. The team includes a strong blend of local and international talent, such as captain Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle, Shabnim Ismail, and England’s Lauren Winfield-Hill. The defending champions, Barbados Royals, are expected to mount a strong title defence after back-to-back wins in 2023 and 2024.

This year’s tournament follows the successful staging of the WCPL’s first two seasons in Saint Kitts and Saint Lucia. With Guyana now hosting the full schedule, the 2025 edition marks a significant expansion in visibility, access, and opportunity for fans and players alike.

The event concluded with a call to action for fans and media to rally behind the tournament as Guyana prepares to take centre stage in Caribbean women’s cricket.