GEORGETOWN, Guyana [Peter Paul Media] — Cricket fans here are facing challenges getting tickets for the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) as demand for seats at Providence Stadium continues to soar.
With the Amazon Warriors enjoying another successful campaign, the rush for tickets has left many supporters lining up outside box offices since sales began, from the early hours. Others turn to online sales that often sell out within minutes.
The 15,000-capacity Providence Stadium has long been known as one of the most vibrant venues in the CPL, with passionate supporters transforming games into a carnival-like atmosphere. Drums, horns, and dancing fans make every match a spectacle, adding to the tournament’s reputation as a blend of sport and culture.
Vendors and organizers say the surge in demand is not unusual. Every year, Providence draws some of the largest crowds in the league, with fans eager to see the Warriors in action at home. This season, however, the rush has been even more intense, with key matches and knockout fixtures adding extra pressure.
Some supporters who missed out have expressed frustration, noting that tickets are either sold out quickly or appear on resale markets at much higher prices, as much as four times the box office price in may cases. “It’s tough, you have to plan days in advance,” said one cricket fan waiting outside the stadium.
CPL officials have acknowledged the overwhelming demand and urged fans to purchase through official outlets to avoid counterfeit tickets. Meanwhile, stadium staff are preparing for full houses, ensuring security, crowd control, and entertainment are the top priority.
For now, the scramble for tickets highlights just how strong the cricket culture is in Guyana, where CPL has become more than just a tournament—it is a festival of sport, music, and national pride.
Economically, the demand has boosted vendors, taxi operators, and small businesses around the stadium. Hotels and guest houses also benefit, particularly during playoff stages when visiting supporters and international media arrive.
The Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders will face each other in the finals 8 PM Sunday at Providence ~ the last match in an amazing tournament across the Caribbean.
CPL Nights at Providence
2014 Final: One of the earliest iconic nights, when thousands turned up to watch the Warriors in their first CPL final. Tickets sold out within days, and the carnival-like atmosphere was remembered long after.
2016 Playoff: Providence hosted a dramatic semifinal that saw supporters in full voice, with the stands awash in red and green. The crowd’s roar could be heard far beyond the stadium.
2019 Home Surge: That season, the Warriors went unbeaten in the group stage, and home matches were instant sell-outs. Street vendors, bands, and fans turned every game into a street party.
2023 Final: When Guyana finally lifted the CPL trophy at Providence, tickets had been the hardest to find in years. Fans described the atmosphere as “electric” and “once in a lifetime.”
These nights cemented Providence’s reputation as the fortress of CPL, where tickets are more than just paper slips — they are golden passes to history.
For now, tickets in Guyana remain one of the hottest items of the cricket season — scarce, sought-after, and a symbol of the country’s enduring love affair with the CPL.
Peter Paul Media 