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2025 Cup Match Day One Wrap-Up

2025 Cup Match Day One Wrap-Up

The opening day of the Annual Cup Match Classic between Somerset and St George’s ended evenly poised at the Wellington Oval today [July 31]. After winning the toss, defending champions Somerset elected to bat and posted a solid total of 291 in 59.1 overs. Experienced all-rounder Dion Stovell led the scoring with a fluent 65 off 62 balls. He was well... Read more of this article

Photos: 2025 Cup Match Classic Day One

Photos: 2025 Cup Match Classic Day One

The 2025 Cup Match Classic is officially underway, with people gathering at St. George’s Cricket Club today [July 31] to enjoy the event. We will have additional coverage of the holiday, and for live updates of the match please click here and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match... Read more of this article

Photos, Video & 360: Holiday At Horseshoe Bay

Photos, Video & 360: Holiday At Horseshoe Bay

While many people made their way to the east end to enjoy the cricket match, some people also made their way to Horseshoe Bay Beach today [July 31] to celebrate Cup Match, spending the day relaxing and socializing on one of the island’s most popular beaches. We will have additional coverage of the holiday, and for live updates of the match please click... Read more of this article

191st Anniversary Of Emancipation

191st Anniversary Of Emancipation

Bermuda will commemorate the 191st anniversary of Emancipation at Cup Match, with the African Diaspora Heritage Trail Foundation and the Bermuda Friendly Societies Association leading a moment of reflection and proclamation before the first ball. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda will commemorate the 191st anniversary of Emancipation through the... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: HSBC Hamilton Celebration

Photos & Video: HSBC Hamilton Celebration

HSBC Bermuda helped to spread the holiday spirit today [July 30] with a Cup Match celebration at their Harbourview branch as well as a motorcade through Hamilton, which follows after their events held in both Somerset and St George’s earlier this week. You can view all our coverage of Cup Match here and for comprehensive coverage of all... Read more of this article

Video: Govt Cup Match Press Conference

Video: Govt Cup Match Press Conference

Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell joined representatives from the Bermuda Road Safety Council, the Water Safety Council, and CADA at today’s [July 30] Cup Match press conference to promote safety and responsible celebration during the holiday weekend. Minister Darrell’s remarks: Good afternoon everyone, Thank you... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Cup Match Decorations

Photos & Video: Cup Match Decorations

The friendly but fierce rivalry of Cup Match is on display from one end of the island to the other, as decorations can be seen across the island, as people show support for their Cup Match team in advance of the annual classic. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com,... Read more of this article

BUEI’s ‘Trees4Scores’ To Launch At Cup Match

BUEI’s ‘Trees4Scores’ To Launch At Cup Match

BUEI is set to launch ‘Trees4Scores’ at Cup Match, linking cricket and football scores to planting trees across Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is celebrating this year’s 5th annual Youth Climate Summit [YCS] by partnering with the Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] and Bermuda Football... Read more of this article

Video: Premier David Burt’s Cup Match Message

Video: Premier David Burt’s Cup Match Message

[Premier David Burt's Cup Match message] Cup Match time is here, a time that is truly our own as Bermudians. We come together to celebrate this historic tradition, the Cup Match Classic. As we prepare to enjoy the holiday, I encourage us all to take a moment to reflect on what this time truly means and the reasons we celebrate every year. We are approaching... Read more of this article

Young Cricketers Shine at 2025 Mini Cup Match

Young Cricketers Shine at 2025 Mini Cup Match

The Department of Sport and Recreation recently hosted the annual Mini Cup Match, sponsored by CG Insurance, at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club. A Government spokesperson said, “Somerset were bowled out for 70 runs and St. George’s were all out for 44 runs. The match provided an exciting prelude to the official Cup Match holiday.” Minister... Read more of this article

Special Olympics Joins Cup Match Event

Special Olympics Joins Cup Match Event

A group of Special Olympics Bermuda athletes have demonstrated their commitment to community service by participating in the annual Tee’L Annual Pre-Cup Match and Emancipation Day Tea. Hosted by Terry Lee Smith at Warwick Camp, the event, which is usually held at Somerset Cricket Club, brings joy and connection to the senior community members. “These... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: HSBC St. George’s Event

Photos & Video: HSBC St. George’s Event

HSBC Bermuda helped to spread the holiday spirit today [July 29] with a Cup Match celebration at their St George’s branch, which follows after their event in Somerset held yesterday. The event will be followed by a celebration at the Harbourview branch on Wednesday [July 30], with the bank set to also hold a motorcade in Hamilton on Wednesday. A... Read more of this article