CPL 2026 Full Schedule Announced: 7 Teams To Feature With Debutant Jamaica Kingsmen

CPL 2026 will feature seven teams and 39 matches, with St Vincent hosting games for the first time and Barbados set to stage a historic finals week.

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has officially released its fixtures for the 2026 season, confirming a 39-match tournament set to be played between August 7 and September 20. In a major development, the league will feature seven teams for the first time in its history, adding more depth and competition to the tournament.

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, Barbados Royals, Jamaica Kingsmen, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Saint Lucia Kings, and St Kitts & Nevis Patriots will be joined by defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders in what promises to be a fiercely contested season. The expansion is expected to increase the intensity of the competition while also providing more opportunities for players across franchises.

St Vincent To Host CPL Matches For First Time

One of the standout highlights of CPL 2026 is the introduction of St Vincent & the Grenadines as a new venue. The iconic Arnos Vale Stadium will host matches for the first time, marking a historic moment for cricket fans in the region.

The opening fixtures of the tournament are scheduled to take place at this scenic venue, bringing the CPL experience to a fresh audience and expanding the league’s geographical footprint. This move reflects the league’s continued efforts to grow the game across the Caribbean and engage with new fan bases.

CPL 2026 Full Schedule Announced

Date	Match	Time	Host country
Fri 7 Aug	Jamaica Kingsmen vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons	7pm	St Vincent
Sat 8 Aug	St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders	7pm	St Vincent
Sun 9 Aug	Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings	7pm	St Vincent
Tue 11 Aug	Jamaica Kingsmen vs Barbados Royals	7pm	Jamaica
Wed 12 Aug	Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots	7pm	Saint Lucia
Thu 13 Aug	Jamaica Kingsmen vs Guyana Amazon Warriors	7pm	Jamaica
Fri 14 Aug	Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons	7pm	Saint Lucia
Sat 15 Aug	Jamaica Kingsmen vs Trinbago Knight Riders	7pm	Jamaica
Sun 16 Aug	Saint Lucia Kings vs Barbados Royals	7pm	Saint Lucia
Tue 18 Aug	Jamaica Kingsmen vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots	7pm	Jamaica
Wed 19 Aug	Saint Lucia Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors	7pm	Saint Lucia
Thu 20 Aug	Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots	7pm	Antigua
Fri 21 Aug	Saint Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen	7pm	Saint Lucia
Sat 22 Aug	Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Trinbago Knight Riders	7pm	Antigua
Sun 23 Aug	Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Guyana Amazon Warriors	7pm	Antigua
Tue 25 Aug	Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Royals	7pm	Antigua
Wed 26 Aug	Trinbago Knight Riders vs Saint Lucia Kings	7pm	Trinidad
Thu 27 Aug	St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Jamaica Kingsmen	7pm	St Kitts
Fri 28 Aug	Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals	8pm	Trinidad
Sat 29 Aug	Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors	7pm	Trinidad
Sun 30 Aug	St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons	7pm	St Kitts
Mon 31 Aug	Trinbago Knight Riders vs Jamaica Kingsmen	5pm	Trinidad
Tue 1 Sep	St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Royals	7pm	St Kitts
Wed 2 Sep	Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons	7pm	Trinidad
Thu 3 Sep	St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Saint Lucia Kings	7pm	St Kitts
Fri 4 Sep	Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Jamaica Kingsmen	7pm	Guyana
Sat 5 Sep	Barbados Royals vs Trinbago Knight Riders	8pm	Barbados
Sun 6 Sep	Guyana Amazon Warriors vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots	10am	Guyana
Sun 6 Sep	Barbados Royals vs Saint Lucia Kings	7pm	Barbados
Tue 8 Sep	Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons	7pm	Guyana
Wed 9 Sep	Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Saint Lucia Kings	7pm	Guyana
Thu 10 Sep	Barbados Royals vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots	7pm	Barbados
Fri 11 Sep	Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders	7pm	Guyana
Sat 12 Sep	Barbados Royals vs Jamaica Kingsmen	8pm	Barbados
Sun 13 Sep	Barbados Royals vs Guyana Amazon Warriors	7pm	Barbados
Wed 16 Sep	Eliminator (3rd vs 4th)	7pm	Barbados
Thu 17 Sep	Qualifier 1 (1st vs 2nd)	8pm	Barbados
Fri 18 Sep	Qualifier 2 (Winner Eliminator vs Loser Q1)	7pm	Barbados
Sun 20 Sep	Final (Winner Q1 vs Winner Q2)	7pm	Barbados

Barbados Set For First-Ever CPL Finals Week

At the business end of the tournament, Barbados will host the CPL finals for the first time, setting the stage for a grand and memorable conclusion. The decision adds another historic milestone to the 2026 edition, with organizers planning an enhanced experience for fans during the final phase of the competition.

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Speaking on the developments, CPL CEO Pete Russell shared his excitement about the upcoming season.

“With an expanded tournament in 2026, we are delighted to be bringing CPL cricket to St Vincent & the Grenadines for the first time. We are equally excited about hosting finals week in Barbados, where we have ambitious plans to deliver the biggest and most memorable finale in the tournament’s 14-year history. Each year, our goal is to raise the bar, and I am more confident than ever that CPL 2026 will be our best season yet,” Russell said in a statement.