Caribbean Premier League 2026 Schedule: Complete Match Fixtures, Dates, Venues & Tournament Guide
The ultimate carnival of T20 cricket is back! The Caribbean Premier League 2026 (CPL 2026) promises high-octane action, thrilling finishes, and vibrant atmosphere across the Caribbean islands.
Featuring 7 teams competing in 39 matches over six action-packed weeks, CPL 2026 expands the league’s footprint and marks the historic return of premier franchises alongside brand-new venue additions.
Whether you are looking for specific match dates, stadium locations, or playoff schedules, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the Caribbean Premier League 2026 schedule.
Table of Contents
Key Highlights of CPL 2026
- Dates:August 8, 2026 – September 21, 2026
- Total Matches:39 T20 Matches (35 Group Stage + 4 Playoff Matches)
- Total Teams:7 Teams (Expanding for the first time)
- Opening Match:Jamaica Kingsmen vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (Aug 8)
- Final Venue:Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados (Sep 21)
- Defending Champions:Trinbago Knight Riders
Tournament Format & What’s New in 2026
The 14th edition of the Republic Bank CPL features an expanded roster. The return of the Jamaica Kingsmen and the rebranding of Barbados Tridents under the “One Barbados” initiative bring renewed rivalries.
The Structure:
- Group Stage: 35 matches in a round-robin format where every team plays each opponent twice.
- Playoffs:The top 4 teams advance to the playoffs, structured with an Eliminator, Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2, and the grand Final.
Full Caribbean Premier League 2026 Schedule & Fixtures
Below is the complete official schedule for CPL 2026, categorized chronologically by match dates, teams, and venues.
Phase 1: Opening Leg (Saint Vincent)
The tournament kicks off at the historical Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent, hosting CPL matches for the first time.
| Match No. | Date | Matchup | Venue | Local Time |
| Match 1 | Aug 8, 2026 | Jamaica Kingsmen vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Arnos Vale Stadium, St Vincent | 7:00 PM |
| Match 2 | Aug 9, 2026 | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Arnos Vale Stadium, St Vincent | 7:00 PM |
| Match 3 | Aug 10, 2026 | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings | Arnos Vale Stadium, St Vincent | 7:00 PM |
Phase 2: Jamaica, Saint Lucia & Antigua Leg
| Match No. | Date | Matchup | Venue | Local Time |
| Match 4 | Aug 12, 2026 | Jamaica Kingsmen vs Barbados Tridents | Sabina Park, Jamaica | 7:00 PM |
| Match 5 | Aug 13, 2026 | Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Daren Sammy Stadium, St Lucia | 7:00 PM |
| Match 6 | Aug 14, 2026 | Jamaica Kingsmen vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Sabina Park, Jamaica | 7:00 PM |
| Match 7 | Aug 15, 2026 | Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Daren Sammy Stadium, St Lucia | 7:00 PM |
| Match 8 | Aug 16, 2026 | Jamaica Kingsmen vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Sabina Park, Jamaica | 7:00 PM |
| Match 9 | Aug 17, 2026 | Saint Lucia Kings vs Barbados Tridents | Daren Sammy Stadium, St Lucia | 7:00 PM |
| Match 10 | Aug 19, 2026 | Jamaica Kingsmen vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Sabina Park, Jamaica | 7:00 PM |
| Match 11 | Aug 20, 2026 | Saint Lucia Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Daren Sammy Stadium, St Lucia | 7:00 PM |
| Match 12 | Aug 21, 2026 | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | 7:00 PM |
| Match 13 | Aug 22, 2026 | Saint Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen | Daren Sammy Stadium, St Lucia | 7:00 PM |
| Match 14 | Aug 23, 2026 | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | 7:00 PM |
| Match 15 | Aug 24, 2026 | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | 7:00 PM |
| Match 16 | Aug 26, 2026 | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Tridents | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | 7:00 PM |
Phase 3: Trinidad & Saint Kitts Leg
| Match No. | Date | Matchup | Venue | Local Time |
| Match 17 | Aug 27, 2026 | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Saint Lucia Kings | Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad | 7:00 PM |
| Match 18 | Aug 28, 2026 | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Jamaica Kingsmen | Warner Park, St Kitts | 7:00 PM |
| Match 19 | Aug 29, 2026 | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Tridents | Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad | 8:00 PM |
| Match 20 | Aug 30, 2026 | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad | 7:00 PM |
| Match 21 | Aug 31, 2026 | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Warner Park, St Kitts | 7:00 PM |
| Match 22 | Sep 1, 2026 | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Jamaica Kingsmen | Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad | 5:00 PM |
| Match 23 | Sep 2, 2026 | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Tridents | Warner Park, St Kitts | 7:00 PM |
| Match 24 | Sep 3, 2026 | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad | 7:00 PM |
| Match 25 | Sep 4, 2026 | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Saint Lucia Kings | Warner Park, St Kitts | 7:00 PM |
Phase 4: Guyana & Barbados Leg
| Match No. | Date | Matchup | Venue | Local Time |
| Match 26 | Sep 5, 2026 | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Jamaica Kingsmen | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 7:00 PM |
| Match 27 | Sep 6, 2026 | Barbados Tridents vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 8:00 PM |
| Match 28 | Sep 6, 2026 | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 10:00 AM |
| Match 29 | Sep 7, 2026 | Barbados Tridents vs Saint Lucia Kings | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 7:00 PM |
| Match 30 | Sep 9, 2026 | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 7:00 PM |
| Match 31 | Sep 10, 2026 | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Saint Lucia Kings | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 7:00 PM |
| Match 32 | Sep 11, 2026 | Barbados Tridents vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 7:00 PM |
| Match 33 | Sep 12, 2026 | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 7:00 PM |
| Match 34 | Sep 13, 2026 | Barbados Tridents vs Jamaica Kingsmen | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 8:00 PM |
| Match 35 | Sep 14, 2026 | Barbados Tridents vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 7:00 PM |
CPL 2026 Playoff & Final Schedule
All playoff matches will take place at the iconic Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | Local Time |
| Eliminator | Sep 17, 2026 | 3rd Place vs 4th Place | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 7:00 PM |
| Qualifier 1 | Sep 18, 2026 | 1st Place vs 2nd Place | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 8:00 PM |
| Qualifier 2 | Sep 19, 2026 | Loser Q1 vs Winner Eliminator | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 7:00 PM |
| CPL 2026 Final | Sep 21, 2026 | Winner Q1 vs Winner Q2 | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 7:00 PM |
As Per Local Time
CPL 2026 Participating Teams
Seven teams are competing for the prestigious title in 2026:
- Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR):Led by Nicholas Pooran, the defending champions seek their record 5th CPL crown.
- Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW): Backed by experienced campaigner Imran Tahir, always a threat in home conditions.
- Barbados Tridents (BT):Re-established for 2026 and captained by Chris Green.
- Jamaica Kingsmen (JK):Captained by power-hitter Rovman Powell, bringing CPL action back to Kingston.
- Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (ABF):Featuring explosive overseas talent like Moeen Ali.
- Saint Lucia Kings (SLK):Led by West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase.
- St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (SKNP):Anchored by experienced captain Jason Holder.
Host Venues & Stadiums
The 2026 season spans eight iconic venues across the Caribbean islands:
- Arnos Vale Stadium(Kingstown, St Vincent) – Capacity: 18,000
- Sabina Park(Kingston, Jamaica) – Capacity: 20,000
- Daren Sammy Cricket Ground(Gros Islet, St Lucia) – Capacity: 12,400
- Sir Vivian Richards Stadium(North Sound, Antigua) – Capacity: 10,000
- Brian Lara Stadium / Queen’s Park Oval(Trinidad) – Capacity: 15,000
- Warner Park Sporting Complex(Basseterre, St Kitts) – Capacity: 8,000
- Providence Cricket Stadium(Georgetown, Guyana) – Capacity: 15,000
- Kensington Oval(Bridgetown, Barbados) – Capacity: 28,000 (Host of Finals)
Summary & What to Expect
The Caribbean Premier League 2026 schedule sets up one of the most competitive seasons in the league’s history. With the inclusion of the Jamaica Kingsmen, the revival of Barbados Tridents, and games at Arnos Vale Stadium, fans are in for non-stop entertainment.
Bookmark this schedule to track your favorite teams, match times, and venue updates throughout the tournament!
