GET SPORTY IN BARBADOS!

October 2024 | Although we're known for sun, sand and dazzling blue seas, Barbados has a love of sport that shows in the variety of fixtures appearing on the island's calendar. Whatever your sporting interest, there's something for everyone.

As Sports Tourism continues to grow in Barbados, cricket, horse racing, sailing and tennis are just some of the competitive sports that Barbados hosts throughout the year, so whatever the season, you're likely to find a fixture to enjoy during your stay.

For lovers of an equine flutter, the Historic Garrison Savannah, close to the capital, Bridgetown, has been the home of horse racing in Barbados since 1845. The officers of the British Regiment, who were stationed in Barbados, used what was then the parade ground to match their horses in races and the wealthy merchants and planters later joined them.

Today, the excitement produced by the thousands of exuberant spectators is contagious and this being Barbados, horse racing is used as a great excuse for an array of entertainment and festivities. The people of Barbados love sharing their sport with visitors and a warm welcome awaits. During November and December, there are several racing fixtures - find out more at BarbadosTurfClub.org.

Of course, it's no secret that we Bajans love our cricket, and hot on the heels of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup held in the Caribbean in June, the Men in Maroon will welcome decades-long rivals, England back to the region’s shores in November. The series, dubbed The Rivalry, is set to kick off from Thursday, October 3, and will be played in both T20I and ODI formats. Antigua, Barbados and Saint Lucia are the three islands chosen to host the highly anticipated match-up.

In Barbados, the action takes place at the world famous Kensington Oval for the 3rd ODI on Wednesday, November 6 at 2pm. The landmark stadium will also see the first T20I games on Saturday and Sunday, November 9 and 10, both at 4pm.

Fans can purchase tickets securely in advance from tickets.windiescricket.com to save tickets directly to their mobile device or print at home for presentation at the venue, avoiding the need to queue at the box office. Check out our deals at The Rockley - we even have in-house cricket experts who are always happy to educate and enlighten on the great game itself!

And if world class competitive sailing is your thing, from January 10 to 22 2025, each day of the Barbados Sailing Week is a new adventure. Enjoy great sailing and racing conditions in the Gem of the Caribbean. Meet new and old friends, sing and dance at one of the most spectacular beaches, party till the early hours of the morning. Taste the local food and the rum at the home of Mount Gay. There are Youth Dinghy races, coastal races, wing-foiling and kitesurfing, with the signature Mount Gay Round Barbados Race on January 21.

Whatever your sporting interest, check out the year-round calendar of events in Barbados, and take advantage of our latest direct booking offers at The Rockley.