The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 is all set to deliver its biggest edition yet, with the tournament expanding to seven teams for the first time in its history. The action gets underway on August 7, with Jamaica Kingsmen making their tournament debut against Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, while the final will be played on September 20 at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.
A total of 39 matches are scheduled across the tournament, including 35 league-stage fixtures and four playoff games. Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, Barbados Royals, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Jamaica Kingsmen, Saint Lucia Kings, St Kitts & Nevis Patriots and reigning champions Trinbago Knight Riders will battle for the coveted CPL trophy. With matches spread across multiple Caribbean nations and a significantly expanded fixture list, fans can look forward to another thrilling season of T20 cricket.
CPL 2026 introduces a new team and expanded tournament
The biggest change ahead of the 2026 edition is the addition of Jamaica Kingsmen, taking the number of participating franchises to seven. Their arrival has increased the number of league-stage fixtures to 35, making this the largest CPL season ever.
The tournament will follow a familiar playoff structure. The top two teams at the end of the league stage will meet in Qualifier 1, with the winner progressing directly to the final. The third and fourth-placed teams will contest the Eliminator, while the winner of that match will face the loser of Qualifier 1 in Qualifier 2 to determine the second finalist. All four playoff matches, including the final, will be hosted at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.
Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026: Complete schedule and venue details
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (GMT) | Time (Local) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, Fri | Jamaica Kingsmen vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 8) |
| Aug 8, Sat | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 9) |
| Aug 9, Sun | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings | Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 10) |
| Aug 11, Tue | Jamaica Kingsmen vs Barbados Royals | Sabina Park, Jamaica | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 12) |
| Aug 12, Wed | Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Saint Lucia | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 13) |
| Aug 13, Thu | Jamaica Kingsmen vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Sabina Park, Jamaica | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 14) |
| Aug 14, Fri | Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Saint Lucia | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 15) |
| Aug 15, Sat | Jamaica Kingsmen vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Sabina Park, Jamaica | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 16) |
| Aug 16, Sun | Saint Lucia Kings vs Barbados Royals | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Saint Lucia | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 17) |
| Aug 18, Tue | Jamaica Kingsmen vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Sabina Park, Jamaica | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 19) |
| Aug 19, Wed | Saint Lucia Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Saint Lucia | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 20) |
| Aug 20, Thu | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 21) |
| Aug 21, Fri | Saint Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Saint Lucia | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 22) |
| Aug 22, Sat | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 23) |
| Aug 23, Sun | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 24) |
| Aug 25, Tue | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Royals | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 26) |
| Aug 26, Wed | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Saint Lucia Kings | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 27) |
| Aug 27, Thu | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Jamaica Kingsmen | Warner Park, St Kitts | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 28) |
| Aug 28, Fri | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad | 12:00 AM (Aug 29) | 8:00 PM (Aug 28) | 5:30 AM (Aug 29) |
| Aug 29, Sat | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 30) |
| Aug 30, Sun | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Warner Park, St Kitts | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Aug 31) |
| Aug 31, Mon | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Jamaica Kingsmen | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad | 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 2:30 AM (Sep 1) |
| Sep 1, Tue | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Royals | Warner Park, St Kitts | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 2) |
| Sep 2, Wed | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 3) |
| Sep 3, Thu | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Saint Lucia Kings | Warner Park, St Kitts | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 4) |
| Sep 4, Fri | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Jamaica Kingsmen | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 5) |
| Sep 5, Sat | Barbados Royals vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 12:00 AM (Sep 6) | 8:00 PM (Sep 5) | 5:30 AM (Sep 6) |
| Sep 6, Sun | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| Sep 6, Sun | Barbados Royals vs Saint Lucia Kings | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 7) |
| Sep 8, Tue | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 9) |
| Sep 9, Wed | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Saint Lucia Kings | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 10) |
| Sep 10, Thu | Barbados Royals vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 11) |
| Sep 11, Fri | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 12) |
| Sep 12, Sat | Barbados Royals vs Jamaica Kingsmen | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 12:00 AM (Sep 13) | 8:00 PM (Sep 12) | 5:30 AM (Sep 13) |
| Sep 13, Sun | Barbados Royals vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 14) |
| Sep 16, Wed | Eliminator (3rd vs 4th) | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 17) |
| Sep 17, Thu | Qualifier 1 (1st vs 2nd) | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 12:00 AM (Sep 18) | 8:00 PM (Sep 17) | 5:30 AM (Sep 18) |
| Sep 18, Fri | Qualifier 2 (Winner Eliminator vs Loser Q1) | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 19) |
| Sep 20, Sun | Final (Winner Q1 vs Winner Q2) | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 21) |
Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026: Broadcast and Live Streaming details
- India (TV): JioStar
- India & Indian Subcontinent (Digital): FanCode, CPL YouTube
- Australia: Fox Sports, CPL YouTube
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports
- Europe: CricBuzz
- United States & Canada: Willow TV
- New Zealand: Sky NZ, CPL YouTube
- Pakistan: Tapmad, CPL YouTube
- Bangladesh: Tapmad, CPL YouTube
- Guyana: E-Networks
- Saint Lucia: Winners TV
- Trinidad & Tobago: CNC3
- Pan-Caribbean: Rush Live & Louder
- Middle East & North Africa: CricBuzz
- Southeast Asia: CricBuzz
- Rest of the World: CPL YouTube
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