Guyana opens FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship run against Bahamas

The Guyana Senior Women’s National Basketball Team will begin their quest for regional supremacy in the FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship against the Bahamas on November 12 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

Guyana defeated Suriname earlier this year

The championship, scheduled for 12–16 November, will feature five nations – the Bahamas, Jamaica, Suriname, the Virgin Islands, and hosts Guyana – all vying for three coveted spots at the 2026 Centrobasket Women’s Championship.
The tournament will follow a round-robin format, with each team facing every other once. At the conclusion of the group stage, the top three teams in the standings will secure qualification for next year’s Centrobasket.
Mexico, El Salvador, and Nicaragua have already booked their places at Centrobasket 2026, having finished on the podium at the 2025 COCABA Women’s Championship held in June.

FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship fixtures

Cuba remains the defending champion of the CBC Women’s Championship, having claimed the title on home soil during the 2022 edition.
The FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship provides a crucial step on the path to regional and continental competition, showcasing the top women’s basketball talent in the Caribbean.


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