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4 unusual facts about Providence Stadium


Alpha United FC

It is not known what stadium is Alpha United's permanent home, although Providence Stadium near Georgetown is serving as the host venue for United in the CONCACAF Champions League.

Providence Stadium

Located along the East Bank Highway the stadium is a ten minute drive from Georgetown's city centre and a 30 minute drive from Cheddi Jagan International Airport.

Providence Stadium is located on the east bank of the Demerara River a few kilometres south of the capital, Georgetown.

The stadium was built specifically to host Super Eight matches in the 2007 Cricket World Cup, held in March and April 2007.


Sulieman Benn

He beat off competition from Amit Jaggernauth for the spinner's spot and on 22 March 2008 he made his debut for the West Indies in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Providence Stadium, Guyana.


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