Gros Islet, Saint Lucia · Capacity: 20,000
International cricket venue in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, named after West Indies captain Daren Sammy. The 15,000-capacity ground sits against a stunning backdrop of the Caribbean Sea and has hosted ICC T20 World Cup matches. A beautiful sporting destination.
The Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, named for the Saint Lucian who captained the West Indies to two T20 World Cups, is the island's home of international cricket — sun, sea breezes and a calypso atmosphere in the island's north.
It's minutes from Rodney Bay's beaches, bars and the Friday-night street party.
Below are the Saint Lucia stays, restaurants and bars fans use around the ground.
Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the stadium first.
Welcoming beachfront resort on Reduit Beach in Rodney Bay with multiple pools, water sports, and a spa. Its location in the Gros Islet quarter puts cricket fans just minutes from Daren Sammy Cricket Ground while offering a classic Caribbean beach holiday experience.
Exclusive cliff-top boutique resort near Gros Islet with a secret smuggler's beach and oceanfront dining. Visiting sports fans and sailing enthusiasts enjoy its intimate Caribbean luxury and stunning views of Pigeon Island.
Contemporary boutique hotel overlooking Rodney Bay Marina with rooftop pool, sleek rooms, and direct access to the bay's restaurants and nightlife. Its proximity to Daren Sammy Cricket Ground makes it an ideal modern base for fans attending matches in Gros Islet.
Stunning luxury resort nestled in the UNESCO-celebrated Marigot Bay with a full-service marina and infinity pool. Sailing fans and cricket supporters visiting St. Lucia enjoy its dramatic bayfront setting and waterside dining.
Sitting on its own peninsula in Gros Islet just minutes from Daren Sammy National Cricket Ground, Sandals Grande St. Lucian is the premium all-inclusive choice for fans who want luxury between matches. The overwater bungalows and multiple specialty restaurants ensure every non-game moment is as memorable as the cricket.
A luxury marina resort just minutes from the Daren Sammy Ground, The Landings is the premier cricket fan accommodation during Caribbean Premier League and World Cup fixtures in Gros Islet. The private beach and multiple pools mean rest days between fixtures barely require leaving the property. Watching a day-night fixture from the ground and returning to this Caribbean setting by water taxi makes for an unbeatable sports travel day.
Saint Lucia's first craft brewery producing tropical-inspired ales and lagers using local ingredients. Cricket fans and Carnival revelers discover unique Caribbean craft brews like passion fruit pale ales and cocoa stouts in a relaxed taproom near Rodney Bay.
Delirius is a vibrant Rodney Bay bar known for its creative rum cocktails, lively DJ sets, and weekly party nights. It buzzes with energy when cricket fans and carnival-goers descend on Gros Islet for international sporting events.
Lively sports bar in the Rodney Bay Marina Village with big screens, cold Piton beer, and a crowd that gets loud during cricket and football matches. A natural gathering spot for visiting fans watching games or unwinding after a day at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground.
St. Lucia's legendary Friday night street party where Gros Islet's main road transforms into an open-air celebration with rum bars, BBQ vendors, and thumping soca music. A can't-miss experience for cricket fans in town for matches at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground.
The Rodney Bay entertainment strip north of Gros Islet concentrates the island's best sports bars, where cricket, football, and other events are watched on large screens to the accompaniment of Piton beer and Caribbean rum. The outdoor seating, tropical air, and relaxed atmosphere make watching live sport here one of the most pleasurable fan experiences in the world. International tournaments draw visiting fans who discover they'd happily relocate permanently.
With its feet in the sand on Reduit Beach, Spinnakers is the quintessential St. Lucian sports fan hangout — cold Piton beers, jerk chicken, and live music converge in a postcard-perfect Caribbean setting. During international cricket matches at the nearby Daren Sammy Stadium, the beach fills with fans still buzzing from the afternoon's play.
Popular grill restaurant near Rodney Bay in Gros Islet serving juicy steaks, Caribbean-spiced ribs, and fresh seafood in a relaxed open-air setting. A convenient and satisfying dining option for cricket fans attending matches at nearby Daren Sammy Cricket Ground.
Laid-back waterfront restaurant at Pigeon Island National Landmark serving fresh Caribbean cuisine with Piton mountain views. Cricket fans visiting Daren Sammy Cricket Ground and music festival attendees at Saint Lucia Jazz refuel with grilled fish and rum punch in paradise.
Stylish beachfront restaurant at Cap Maison resort on Smugglers Cove serving fresh Caribbean seafood with panoramic views of Martinique across the channel. A scenic lunch destination for cricket fans on a rest day from matches at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground.
A beloved fixture in the Rodney Bay Marina strip, Spice of India has been feeding cricket fans visiting Gros Islet for over two decades with generous Indian curries that provide essential carbohydrate loading for long days in the Caribbean sun. The relaxed marina-view setting and reasonable prices make it a natural post-match dinner destination after a day at the Daren Sammy Ground. Staff are accustomed to cricket groups of all sizes arriving in touring whites and team colours.
A waterfront fine dining gem at Vigie Marina serving exquisite French-Creole cuisine in an intimate setting. During the St. Lucia Jazz Festival and CPL cricket matches, visiting musicians and international cricketers make this their upscale dining destination of choice.
Visit the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, named after St. Lucia's T20 World Cup-winning captain. This 15,000-seat venue with stunning views of the Piton mountains has hosted ICC Cricket World Cup matches and Caribbean Premier League fixtures.
Named after St Lucia's World Cup-winning captain, this spectacular cricket ground on the northern tip of the island offers one of the Caribbean's most breathtaking sporting settings, with lush tropical hills and turquoise sea visible beyond the boundary rope. West Indies cricket here is a festival of music, rum, and passionate fan support that international visitors find transformatively joyful. The proximity to Rodney Bay's nightlife means match days flow seamlessly into legendary Caribbean evenings.
Experience the legendary Gros Islet Friday Night Jump Up, a weekly street party where locals and visitors dance to soca and reggae while enjoying grilled seafood and rum cocktails. This is where cricket fans gather after matches at the nearby national stadium.
Gros Islet's legendary Friday night street party is one of the Caribbean's most authentic music experiences, where the main street closes to traffic and the entire village becomes a dance floor pulsing with soca, reggae, and calypso. Local food vendors, rum shacks, and visiting fans create a democratic celebration where everyone dances side by side. It's the best introduction to St Lucian fan and music culture that money cannot improve upon.
The ancient military fortifications of Pigeon Island connected to the mainland by causeway host outdoor concerts during Jazz Festival and other events in a setting of almost impossible beauty, with fort ruins and sea views creating a uniquely atmospheric stage. Fans attending concerts here experience music within a living historical monument, with the sounds of the Caribbean Sea mingling with the performance. It's impossible to attend a concert here and not feel profoundly grateful for where music can take you.
The annual St Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival stages concerts at multiple venues including outdoor stages in Gros Islet and Pigeon Island with the Caribbean Sea as backdrop, creating one of the world's most visually stunning music festival settings. Jazz, R&B, and world music fans travel from North America and Europe specifically for this combination of musical excellence and natural paradise. Even outside festival season, the main stage sites offer fans a sense of the extraordinary setting.
Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet is tracked across 0 events and seats 20,000 fans. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
Structured facts on this page (capacity, opening year, architect, ownership) are compiled from public reference databases and verified against venue coordinates.
Nicholas Pooran have been spotted at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground.
Daren Sammy Cricket Ground has a capacity of 20,000 people.
Daren Sammy Cricket Ground opened in 2002.
West Indies cricket team, Saint Lucia men's national football team play home games at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet.
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