KFC Guyana has confirmed it will return as the title sponsor for the 19th edition of the National School Basketball Festival (NSBF), reinforcing the tournament’s reputation as the premier pathway for youth talent in the country.
The partnership was officially announced at the KFC Vlissengen Road Headquarters and ensures the continued growth of a competition widely regarded as the “breeding ground” for Guyana’s national basketball representatives.
The 2026 season is set to tip off later this month with the Regional Championships, which serve as the rigorous qualifying stage for the main event scheduled from June 28 to July 5.
This year’s edition is expected to be among the most expansive to date, with Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) confirming that qualifiers will take place across Regions Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, and 10 – potentially involving over 70 schools vying for a place in the national finals.
KFC joins long-standing partners Edward B Beharry & Company Ltd and G-Boats Guyana in supporting YBG’s grassroots development programmes.
Representing KFC Guyana, HR Manager Nathely Caleb-Mars highlighted that the sponsorship goes beyond the sport itself.
“KFC is proud to support an initiative that creates meaningful opportunities for young people while positively impacting schools and communities,” she stated.
“Partnerships such as this are critical in ensuring that the festival remains a truly national championship,” Co-Director of YBG, Chris Bowman, stated while adding, “It provides structured competitive opportunities for schools and young athletes across the entire geographical spread of Guyana.”
Schedule:
March–May: Regional Championships (Qualifying Phase)
June 28–July 5: The National School Basketball Festival (The Finals)
July 11: The showpiece All-Star Game
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