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REPUBLIC BANK CPL FIXTURES CONFIRMED FOR 2026

AUGUST 23: Keon Gaston of Saint Lucia Kings hit the stumps to run out Akeal Hosein of Trinbago Knight Riders during the Men's 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League match 10 between Saint Lucia Kings and Trinbago Knight Riders at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia. (Photo by Randy Brooks/CPL T20 via Getty Images)

The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has officially unveiled the fixtures for the 2026 season, with 39 matches set to take place from 7 August to 20 September.

For the first time, the competition will feature seven teams, as Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, Barbados Royals, Jamaica Kingsmen, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Saint Lucia Kings, St Kitts & Nevis Patriots are joined by reigning champions the Trinbago Knight Riders in the battle for CPL glory.

The 2026 edition will also mark several historic milestones for the tournament. St Vincent & the Grenadines will host CPL matches for the first time, with the opening fixtures scheduled for the scenic Arnos Vale Stadium, bringing the excitement of CPL cricket to a new audience.

At the other end of the tournament, Barbados will host the CPL finals for the first time, setting the stage for a landmark conclusion to the competition.

Pete Russell, CEO of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League, said: “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.”

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