Beharry U-19 Schools' T20 League 2026
80 schools · 8 zones · grounds across Guyana · June 13 – August 8, 2026
Guyana's first-ever national secondary-schools' Under-19 T20 league bowls off on June 13, 2026. Coordinated by the Petra Organisation with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and the Guyana Cricket Board, and sponsored by Beharry Holdings Inc, the league sends roughly 80 schools into eight zones of straight-knockout cricket, with the zonal champions meeting in a CPL-style national finals phase through to August 8.
Published June 3, 2026 · Fixtures hub — updated as zonal champions & the national phase are confirmed
Eight Zones, ~80 Schools
The country is split into eight geographic zones. Each zone plays a straight knockout, and the eight zonal champions advance to the national phase.
Official flyer — Petra Organisation & Beharry Holdings
| Zone | Area Covered | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Regions 1 & 2 (Barima-Waini, Pomeroon-Supenaam) | 10 |
| Zone 2 | Regions 3 & 7 (West Demerara, Cuyuni-Mazaruni) | 9 |
| Zone 3 | East & Upper Demerara | 7 |
| Zone 4 | South Georgetown | 10 |
| Zone 5 | North Georgetown | 12 |
| Zone 6 | East Coast Demerara | 10 |
| Zone 7 | West Berbice | 6 |
| Zone 8 | East Berbice-Corentyne | 14 |
| 8 zones · grounds across Guyana | ~80 | |
Zone team-counts are as reported by Guyana Times at launch; the organisers brand the league at "80 schools." The per-zone fixture draws are released round-by-round.
Format & Structure
Zonal knockouts feed a CPL-style national finals phase — designed to find a true national schools' champion from across the whole country.
Zonal Knockouts
The competition opens with straight-knockout matches within each of the eight zones. Win and you progress; lose and you're out. Once every zone has played down, eight zonal champions emerge to carry their region into the national phase.
National Phase (CPL-Style)
The eight zonal winners are split into two groups of four based on net-run-rate rankings. Group winners meet in a qualifier while the group losers get a playoff opportunity — the same knockout structure used by the Caribbean Premier League.
NALICO/NAFICO Insurance
In a Guyana first, NALICO/NAFICO covers every player, coach, umpire and scorer — not just on match days but during travel, accommodation, training and competition — for accidental injury, medical treatment, emergency transport, permanent disability and accidental death.
Who's Behind It
Coordinated by the Petra Organisation with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and the Guyana Cricket Board. Title sponsor Beharry Holdings Inc, with support from Pizza Hut, KFC, GBTI, NALICO/NAFICO, Sterling and the Guyana Americas Merchant Bank.
Guyana's First Schools' U-19 T20 League
A genuinely nationwide secondary-schools competition — from Region 1's Moruca to the Corentyne — giving young cricketers a structured pathway and a stage of their own.
Inaugural · 2026
- First national secondary-schools' U-19 T20 league
- June 13 – August 8, 2026
- Approved by the Ministry of Education
Nationwide Reach
- ~80 schools across 8 zones
- Grounds from Region 1 (Moruca) to Berbice
- Largest zones: East Berbice-Corentyne (14) & North Georgetown (12)
Built Around the Players
- Comprehensive NALICO/NAFICO insurance
- School-based player-development pathway
- CPL-style national finals phase
Sources & Verification
Primary sources: Guyana Times (May 2026) — "Beharry Group U-19 schools' T20 bowls off June 13," 80-school / 8-zone structure and per-zone team counts, CPL-style national phase; Guyana Chronicle (May 30, 2026) — inaugural launch with the Ministry of Education and Guyana Cricket Board; Kaieteur News (June 3, 2026) — NALICO/NAFICO comprehensive insurance plan (CEO Dean Robertson) covering players, coaches, umpires and scorers; the official Petra Organisation tournament flyer (June 13 – August 8, 80 schools, sponsor Beharry Holdings Inc, MoE-approved).
Not yet confirmed on this page: The full school-by-school entry list, the per-zone fixture draws, and the dates & venues of the national-phase qualifier, playoff and final. We will add these as the Petra Organisation releases them. If a detail isn't here, it hasn't been officially confirmed.
Beharry U-19 Schools' T20 2026 FAQ
Everything that has been publicly confirmed — with a clear note where organisers have yet to release details.
What is the Beharry U-19 Schools' T20 League?
Guyana's inaugural national secondary-schools' Under-19 T20 cricket league (2026), coordinated by the Petra Organisation with the Ministry of Education and the Guyana Cricket Board, and sponsored by Beharry Holdings Inc. Around 80 schools play across eight zones.
When does the tournament run?
The league bowls off on June 13, 2026 and runs through to August 8, 2026, played at school grounds across Guyana from Region 1 (Moruca) to Berbice.
How many schools and zones are involved?
Around 80 secondary schools across eight zones — from 6 teams in West Berbice up to 14 in East Berbice-Corentyne and 12 in North Georgetown. See the zone table above for the full breakdown.
What is the format?
Each zone is a straight knockout. The eight zonal champions then enter a national phase: two groups of four seeded by net run rate, with group winners in a qualifier and group losers in a playoff — mirroring the CPL system.
Are the young players insured?
Yes — a Guyana first. NALICO/NAFICO covers players, coaches, umpires and scorers during travel, accommodation, training and competition, including accidental injury, medical treatment, emergency transport, permanent disability and accidental death.
Who organises and sponsors it?
The Petra Organisation coordinates, partnered with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and the Guyana Cricket Board. Title sponsor is Beharry Holdings Inc; supporters include Pizza Hut, KFC, GBTI, NALICO/NAFICO, Sterling and the Guyana Americas Merchant Bank.
Official Hashtags
#BeharryU19 · #SchoolsT20 · #PetraOrganisation · #GuyanaCricket · #SchoolsCricket · #FutureStars
80 Schools. 8 Zones. One National Champion.
Bookmark this page for the zonal champions and the CPL-style national finals as the Petra Organisation confirms them through the summer.
592Hub is an unofficial Guyana events guide. We are not affiliated with the Petra Organisation, Beharry Holdings Inc, the Ministry of Education, the Guyana Cricket Board, or any sponsor. All details on this page are drawn from Guyana Times, Guyana Chronicle and Kaieteur News (May–June 2026) and the official Petra Organisation flyer. School lists, fixtures and national-phase dates are subject to confirmation by the organisers.
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