CPL 2026 Schedule, Teams, Dates & Fixtures | Caribbean Premier League 2026 Full Details

Last Updated on May 23, 2026 by S Sujay

The CPL 2026 schedule begins on August 7, 2026, and runs until September 20, 2026. The Caribbean Premier League 2026 will feature 7 teams and a total of 39 matches, played across multiple Caribbean venues. The tournament follows a round-robin format, followed by playoffs, which include the Eliminator, Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2, and the Final.


CPL 2026 Schedule, Teams, Dates & Fixtures

The CPL 2026 schedule has been announced, and fans can expect another thrilling season of the Caribbean Premier League. The tournament runs from August 7 to September 20, 2026, featuring top T20 stars from around the world.

This season is bigger than ever, with 7 teams and 39 matches, making it one of the most exciting editions in CPL history. Track the latest standings, team rankings, playoff race, and NRR updates on the CPL 2026 Points Table only on Jaypedia.com.

CPL 2026 Overview

The 2026 Caribbean Premier League is the 14th edition of the tournament, organised by Cricket West Indies. Get the complete CPL 2026 schedule, match dates, teams, venues, and full fixtures of the Caribbean Premier League 2026.

Check CPL 2025 results and latest updates here. CPL 2025 followed a 6-team format, but CPL 2026 expands to 7 teams, making it more competitive and exciting.

Tournament Dates

  • Start Date: August 7, 2026
  • Final Date: September 20, 2026

Total Matches & Format

  • Total Matches: 39
  • Teams: 7
  • Format: Round-robin + playoffs

What’s New in CPL 2026

  • Introduction of a new team (Jamaica Kingsmen)
  • Matches hosted in new venues
  • Expanded format with more matches
  • Increased global audience

Also Read: Caribbean Premier League Stats

CPL 2026 Full Schedule


CPL 2026 Teams List

  1. Barbados Royals
  2. Guyana Amazon Warriors
  3. Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
  4. St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
  5. Saint Lucia Kings
  6. Trinbago Knight Riders
  7. Jamaica Kingsmen 🆕

Full Team Squads Overview

We will update this when all the teams’ squads are announced.

CPL 2026 Venues

Matches will be played across Caribbean nations:

  • Barbados
  • Jamaica
  • Trinidad & Tobago
  • Guyana
  • St Lucia
  • Antigua & Barbuda
  • St Kitts & Nevis
  • St Vincent & the Grenadines

Stadium List

  • Arnos Vale Stadium, Saint Vincent
  • Sabina Park, Jamaica
  • Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Saint Lucia
  • Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
  • Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad
  • Warner Park Sporting Complex, Saint Kitts
  • Providence Stadium, Guyana
  • Kensington Oval, Barbados

New Venues in 2026

St. Vincent (Arnos Vale Stadium) will host CPL T20 games for the first time.

CPL 2026 Format Explained

League Stage

  • All teams play each other in a round-robin format.
  • Teams earn points based on wins/losses/ties.
  • The top 4 teams in the points table qualify for the playoffs.

Playoffs Structure

Qualifier 1:

  • Played between:
    • 1st place team
    • 2nd place team
  • The winner goes directly to the final.
  • Loser gets another chance in Qualifier 2.

Eliminator:

  • Played between:
    • 3rd place team
    • 4th place team
  • The loser is eliminated.
  • Winner advances to Qualifier 2.

Qualifier 2:

  • Played between:
    • Loser of Qualifier 1
    • Winner of Eliminator
  • The winner advances to the final.
  • The loser is eliminated.

Final

  • Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2.
  • The winner becomes the champion.

Advantage

This system rewards the top 2 teams because they get two chances to reach the final.

Players to Watch in CPL 2026

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CPL 2025 Recap

The previous season of the Caribbean Premier League was highly competitive.

CPL 20025: Teams, Captains, Head Coaches

Teams

Captain

Head Coach

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons

Imad Wasim

Paul Nixon

Barbados Royals

Rovman Powell

Trevor Penney

Guyana Amazon Warriors

Imran Tahir

Lance Klusener

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots

Jason Holder

Simon Helmot

Saint Lucia Kings

David Wiese

Daren Sammy

Trinbago Knight Riders

Nicholas Pooran

Dwayne Bravo

Winner & Final Match: CPL 2025

  • Winner: Trinbago Knight Riders by 3 wickets vs Guyana Amazon Warriors
  • Final Venue: Guyana
  • Player of the match: Akeal Hosein (Trinbago Knight Riders)

Key Highlights: CPL 2025

  • Season: 13th edition
  • Dates: August 15 – September 22, 2025
  • Matches: 34
  • Final Venue: Guyana
  • Champions: Trinbago Knight Riders won by 3 wickets.
  • Player of the match: Akeal Hosein (Trinbago Knight Riders)
  • Most Runs: Shai Hope (491 runs) – Guyana Amazon Warriors
  • Most Wickets: Imran Tahir (23 wickets) – Guyana Amazon Warriors


FAQs About CPL 2026

Q1.

When will CPL 2026 start?

CPL 2026 starts on August 7, 2026.

Q2.

When is the CPL 2026 final?

The final will be played on September 20, 2026.

Q3.

How many teams are in CPL 2026?

7 teams are participating in CPL 2026.

Q4.

What is the format of CPL 2026?

Round-robin followed by playoffs.

Q5.

Where to watch CPL 2026 live?

It will be available on official broadcasters and streaming platforms.


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