July 30 - July 31, 2026 | Somerset Cricket Club
Bermuda's annual Cup Match is a giant, island-wide celebration of our vibrant culture, centering around a two-day cricket match between the rival clubs of St. George's and Somerset. This year, over July 30-31, we honour two holidays. Emancipation Day, which celebrates the abolition of slavery, and Mary Prince Day, which celebrates Mary Prince, an Abolitionist and National Hero.
Cup Match goers gather to watch cricket, visit the camps, play Crown & Anchor, sample food stalls, with fashionistas showing out in their holiday best. Beach-goers head out and enjoy parties on raft ups or beach camps. However people spend the holiday, it's sure to spark plenty of banter between team rivals and you can’t help but get caught up in the excitement. Over these two days you will celebrate Bermuda’s history, learn a little about cricket, and see how strangers become friends over a rum swizzle (or two).
How to Celebrate the 4-Day Weekend
Whether you're a sports fanatic or certified beach bum, there's plenty of ways to soak up the sunshine over the long holiday weekend.
July 30
Cup Match Cricket Classic
Emancipation Day coincides with the first day of Cup Match giving locals and visitors a chance to recognise one of the most significant moments in Bermuda’s history: the abolition of slavery on the island in 1834.
Join us for #CampBermuda at the annual Cup Match Cricket Classic at the St. George's Cricket Club. Stop by the campsite and get a taste of an authentic Cup Match atmosphere where you can dance to tunes by our DJ, snap selfies at our photobooth, and cool off with a Goslings Rum Swizzle.
Tickets to the game can be purchased at the game. Entrance to Camp Bermuda is free and open to island visitors only.
July 31
Cup Match Cricket Classic
Mary Prince Day coincides with the second day of Cup Match and celebrates Mary Prince, an enslaved person from Bermuda. Once freed she wrote a riveting autobiography titled "The History of Mary Prince, an enslaved West Indian" which played a significant role in the abolishment of slavery in British Colonies.
Join us for day two of #CampBermuda at the annual Cup Match Cricket Classic at the St. George's Cricket Club. At the campsite, visitors can connect with friendly volunteers, sample local fish, and venture out to enjoy the holiday festivities.
Entrance to Camp Bermuda is free and open to island visitors only.
August 2, 3
Bacchanal Run
Bermuda's alternative J'ouvert road experience, takes place on August 2nd this year. Have you ever danced on the road, thrown powdered paint on a friend and gotten rinsed off by a water truck? You can tick all three off your Bermuda bucket list after the Bacchanal Run.
Non Mariners Raft Up
Wrap up an epic weekend of rivalry and fun at the annual Non Mariners Raft Up. Hop on a boat and head to Mangrove Bay in Sandys parish where dozens of boats will raft up. With vibrant music and vibes, you'll enjoy an afternoon of island fun.
Cup Match 101
Joining us for Cup Match? From the history of cup match to cricket basics, learn the ins and outs of this momentous holiday celebration.
