Providence Stadium, located in Providence about 9 km south of Georgetown, Guyana, is a modern cricket venue built for the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup. With a seating capacity of around 15,000, it features three major stands and a grassy mound that can host 4,000 spectators. Built at a cost of around $30 million (with major funding support from India), it has become one of the key international cricket venues in the Caribbean.
The stadium regularly hosts Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and CPL matches (home ground of Guyana Amazon Warriors).
It features:
- Three major stands with modern seating arrangements
- A grass mound for casual spectators and families
- Corporate boxes and VIP facilities
- Practice nets, dressing rooms, and training facilities
- Floodlights for day/night cricket
- Scenic riverside location near Georgetown
đ Location & Accessibility
- City: Providence, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana
- Proximity: ~9 km south of Georgetown, the capital city
- Transport: Accessible by road; shuttle services often available during major matches
- Environment: Built near the East Bank Demerara, offering a scenic backdrop with Caribbean vibes
đ Cricket History
- Test Debut: March 2008 â West Indies vs Sri Lanka
- ODI Debut: 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup group matches
- T20I Debut: Hosted several CPL and international T20 games
Historic Matches:
- 2007: Hosted ICC Cricket World Cup fixtures
- 2008: First Test â Sri Lanka defeated West Indies by 121 runs
- 2011: West Indies registered their first Test victory at the venue, beating Pakistan by 40 runs
- 2017: CPL final hosted here, Guyana Amazon Warriorsâ home advantage
- Regularly hosts West Indiesâ home series and CPL matches
đ Key Highlights & Features
- Seating Capacity: ~15,000
- Speciality: Modern Caribbean stadium built for 2007 World Cup
- Pitch Behavior: Generally slow and low, favoring spinners; batsmen need patience
- Facilities: Corporate boxes, media centre, player pavilions, grassy spectator mound
- Floodlights: Fully equipped for day/night matches
- Multi-usage: Cricket + community and cultural events
đī¸ Pitch & Outfield Characteristics
Pitch Type:
- Early overs: Assists seamers with some swing under lights
- Later: Spinners get good grip and turn
- Batting Conditions: Slower surface; requires technique and patience to build innings
- Outfield: Well-maintained, slightly slow but supports aggressive stroke play
Day/Night Matches:
- Under lights, ball grips more and can favor slower bowlers
- Dew factor often plays a role in evening matches
đĨ Famous Matches & Tournaments
- 2007: ICC Cricket World Cup matches
- 2008: First-ever Test (WI vs SL)
- 2011: WIâs first Test win at the stadium (vs Pakistan)
- CPL: Multiple finals and Guyana Amazon Warriorsâ memorable campaigns
- Regular West Indies ODIs and T20Is
đ Fan Experience
- Atmosphere: Passionate Caribbean crowd with drums, music, and festive vibes
- Seating: Mix of covered stands and grassy banks for relaxed viewing
- Family-Friendly: Affordable tickets, food stalls with Caribbean flavors, family zones
- Tourism Blend: Located near Georgetown; fans can explore Guyanese culture, markets, and riverside tours
- Unique Appeal: A modern Caribbean venue built with Indian collaboration, blending heritage, cricketing passion, and festive energy
đ Providence Stadium remains the pride of Guyanese cricket â a ground where history, community, and Caribbean carnival atmosphere merge. Its World Cup legacy, CPL thrillers, and West Indies victories have cemented it as one of the regionâs most important cricketing venues.
