Port of Spain, Trinidad, August 29, 2024 – With a renewed commitment to enhancing fan experiences, supporting communities and championing the spirit of Caribbean cricket, Republic Bank continues as the Title Sponsor and Official Bank of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (RBL CPL) for a second consecutive year. Launching in Antigua and Barbuda, the 2024 Republic Bank CPL promises to be another exciting and competitive season which seeks to expand on the 853.5 million audience record that was achieved last year.
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League has grown into one of the most eagerly anticipated sporting events on the international cricket calendar, uniting fans both within the region and across the world with thrilling matches, exceptional talent, and unforgettable moments. Through its Title sponsorship and Official Bank status, Republic Bank aims to complement the tournament’s reputation for delivering memorable fan experiences by introducing exclusive fan engagement activities, exciting product-integrated promotions for personal and business customers and multiple opportunities for cricket lovers to get closer to the action. These include pop-ups at popular public venues, franchise player appearances and in-stadia activations featuring games and branded merchandise in countries hosting tournament matches.
Fans across the entire region can also follow and engage with the Bank's social media pages or visit its RBL CPL website, www.rblincpl.com, to get the latest tournament updates and to win exciting prizes including RBL CPL merchandise. Additionally, since June of this year, Republic Bank's retail and commercial customers have been participating in its 100 Not Out Promotion. By availing of several of the Bank's products and services, such as the RepublicOnline and RepublicMobile digital banking platforms, Republic Bank VISA credit cards and consumer and commercial loans, customers have been earning points or 'runs'. Every 100 runs scored provides entry to win an exclusive opportunity to go to the RBL CPL grand final at Providence Stadium, Guyana.
"The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League showcases the best in Caribbean cricket and embodies a sense of camaraderie and community that all align perfectly with our values," remarked Nigel Baptiste, Group President & Chief Executive Officer of Republic Financial Holdings Limited. He further highlighted "We're honoured once again to support the CPL management team and franchises in what will surely be another outstanding season of cricket. Together, we're all in on developing this important sport and celebrating the fans whose passion and energy set the Republic Bank CPL apart from any other tournament of its kind."
The 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League will run from August 29 to October 6, 2024 with matches being played in Antigua & Barbuda, St Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago and Guyana.
For more information Republic Bank's fan activations for the 2024 RBL CPL, visit: www.rblincpl.com. To learn more about RBL CPL franchises, match fixtures and to purchase tickets, go to www.cplt20.com.