Port of Spain, Trinidad, Thursday, February 5, 2026: The National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (NCC) is pleased to announce the four teams competing in the finals of the National Stick Fighting Competition Finals 2026 on Monday, February 9 at the Moruga Multi-Purpose Youth and Sport Facility at 7 pm.
Each team comprises 3 members who will showdown in fast-paced bois action on Monday evening. The four competing teams are:
COUVA GAYELLE
- Daniel Barclay (captain)
- Kenson Woods
- Lebbeaus DeLeon
RIO CLARO GAYELLE
- Selwyn John (captain)
- Terrance Marcano
- Jaevon Primus
GLADIATORS
- Oniel Odle (captain)
- Anderson Marcano
- Sean Lange
SPARTANS NO SURRENDER NO RETREAT
- Denzil Harricharan (captain)
- Ainsley Alcia
- Kesto Mc Intosh
The announcement of Monday’s finalists comes after a hotly contested semifinals on Wednesday, February 4 at the Ojoe Road Recreational Ground, Sangre Grande, where more than 200 patrons turned out to witness and support some top flight competition. At the end, four teams were left standing and now head to Moruga to determine the winners.
The NCC National Stick Fighting Competition 2026 ends on Monday, February 9, at 7 pm at the Moruga Multi-Purpose Youth and Sport Facility. General Admission is $125, and tickets are available at the NCC Head Office, Victoria Square, Port of Spain; at the Grand Stand Ticket Booth, Queen’s Park Savannah; online at islandetickets.com; and are available at the gate on the competition day.
The NCC wishes to thank the patrons, supporters, and the national stick fighting community for their ongoing support and commitment to the artform.
The NCC is grateful to have once again partnered with regional teams in keeping stick fighting strong and eagerly looks forward to the exciting conclusion on Monday evening in Moruga.
National Stick Fighting Semi-finals held at Ojoe Road Recreational Grounds at 7 pm