Barbados Premier League
The Barbados Premier League (BPL) is the top professional football division in Barbados.
Founded in 1947, it is one of the oldest organized leagues in the Caribbean and features some of the island’s most historic clubs, including
Weymouth Wales, Paradise FC, Blackbirds FC, and Notre Dame SC.
History and facts
The Barbados Premier League began in 1947 under the Barbados Football Association (BFA). For decades it has served as the highest level of football in the country, producing several players who later represented Barbados in international competitions.
Traditionally, the league has been dominated by a few top clubs — especially Weymouth Wales and Notre Dame — both of which have won multiple championships.
Clubs from the league can qualify for the CONCACAF Caribbean Shield, the pathway toward the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
League system
The Barbados Premier League is the first division of Barbadian football.
Relegation leads to the Barbados Division One, the second tier of national football.
Table 1. Barbados football tiers
| League | Tier |
|---|---|
| Barbados Premier League | 1 |
| Division One | 2 |
| Division Two | 3 |
| Division Three | 4 |
Below Division Three, regional and community leagues operate across the island.
Stats
Teams with most titles
Table 2. Barbados Premier League champions by titles
| Club | Titles |
|---|---|
| Weymouth Wales | 20+ |
| Notre Dame SC | 10+ |
| Paradise FC | 8+ |
| Barbados Defence Force | 5+ |
| Ellerton FC | 2 |
Weymouth Wales is widely considered the most successful club in Barbadian football history.
Teams with most league participation
Table 3. Clubs with most seasons in the BPL
| Club | Seasons |
|---|---|
| Weymouth Wales | 60+ |
| Notre Dame SC | 40+ |
| Paradise FC | 35+ |
| Blackbirds FC | 30+ |
| Ellerton FC | 20+ |
Weymouth Wales has been the most consistent top-division participant.
Audience
Stadium capacities
Table 4. Major stadiums in Barbados
| Team | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Wales | Wildey Turf | 3,000 |
| Notre Dame SC | Bagatelle Playing Field | 2,000 |
| Paradise FC | Dover Playing Field | 2,500 |
| Blackbirds FC | Usain Bolt Complex | 5,000 |
| Ellerton FC | Ellerton Playing Field | 1,500 |
Players
Famous Barbadian players
- Julian Joachim
- John Parris
- Hadan Holligan
- Hallam Hope
- Mario Harte
- Ramon Harewood
Barbados Premier League timeline
1947
The Barbados Premier League (BPL) is founded.
1990s
Weymouth Wales and Notre Dame dominate the league.
2010
The BPL adopts new semi-professional standards.
2020
Season paused due to COVID-19 restrictions.
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbados_Premier_League
https://barbadosfa.com
https://rsssf.org
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbados_Premier_League
https://barbadosfa.com
https://rsssf.org
