The second edition of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) 2025 has been officially confirmed for July 8 to 18, 2025.
The T20 tournament will once again be hosted at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, where five ‘elite’ franchise teams from around the world will battle for the GSL trophy across 11 matches.
The upcoming edition marks the second installment of the tournament, following the inaugural season in 2024 which saw the Rangpur Riders of the Bangladesh Premier League emerge as champions after defeating Cricket Victoria in the final.
In a press release from the organisers over the weekend, GSL Chairman Sir Clive Lloyd expressed his enthusiasm for the 2025 edition.
“The first GSL was a resounding success, with all five participating teams praising the exceptional facilities and warm hospitality they experienced in Guyana. We are excited to build on this momentum in 2025 and are delighted to confirm the tournament dates. The GSL continues to position Guyana as a key destination for international cricket and sports tourism.”
Last year, ahead of the inaugural edition, concerns were raised regarding the allocation of the US$1 million prize money. This publication had posited that these funds could have been better utilized to professionalize Guyana’s first-division cricket leagues, thereby fostering local talent and strengthening the domestic cricket infrastructure.
Questions had also emerged about the financing of the league, particularly the source of the substantial prize fund.
Peter Miller, Head of PR and Communications at GSL, at the time, stated that the prize pool would be funded through ticket sales, television rights, and sponsorships. However, details about the government’s financial involvement remained undisclosed, leading to public speculation until President Irfaan Ali disclosed that the government’s support came in the form of security and other logistics associated with the hosting of the tournament.
