The 14th edition of the Caribbean Premier League runs from August 7 to September 20, 2026, featuring 7 teams competing across 39 matches in 7 venues across the Caribbean. This season marks a historic expansion from 6 to 7 franchises with the addition of Jamaica Kingsmen, replacing the defunct Jamaica Tallawahs.
Trinbago Knight Riders enter as defending champions after winning their record 5th title in 2025, while the knockout stage and final take place at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
The CPL remains the Caribbean’s premier T20 competition and one of the most-watched cricket leagues globally, attracting top international talent from across the world alongside the best West Indian cricketers. Johnson Charles leads the all-time run charts with 3,519 runs, while Sunil Narine tops the bowling records with 133 wickets.
CPL 2026 Full Schedule
The table below covers all 39 matches of the Caribbean Premier League 2026, including 35 group-stage matches, the Eliminator, 2 Qualifiers, and the Final.
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | Time (Local / GMT / IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Aug 7, 2026 | Jamaica Kingsmen vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 2nd | Aug 8, 2026 | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 3rd | Aug 9, 2026 | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings | Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 4th | Aug 11, 2026 | Jamaica Kingsmen vs Barbados Tridents | Sabina Park, Kingston | 7:00 PM / 12:00 AM / 5:30 AM* |
| 5th | Aug 12, 2026 | Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Daren Sammy Stadium, Gros Islet | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 6th | Aug 13, 2026 | Jamaica Kingsmen vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Sabina Park, Kingston | 7:00 PM / 12:00 AM / 5:30 AM* |
| 7th | Aug 14, 2026 | Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Daren Sammy Stadium, Gros Islet | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 8th | Aug 15, 2026 | Jamaica Kingsmen vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Sabina Park, Kingston | 7:00 PM / 12:00 AM / 5:30 AM* |
| 9th | Aug 16, 2026 | Saint Lucia Kings vs Barbados Tridents | Daren Sammy Stadium, Gros Islet | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 10th | Aug 18, 2026 | Jamaica Kingsmen vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Sabina Park, Kingston | 7:00 PM / 12:00 AM / 5:30 AM* |
| 11th | Aug 19, 2026 | Saint Lucia Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Daren Sammy Stadium, Gros Islet | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 12th | Aug 20, 2026 | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 13th | Aug 21, 2026 | Saint Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen | Daren Sammy Stadium, Gros Islet | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 14th | Aug 22, 2026 | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 15th | Aug 23, 2026 | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 16th | Aug 25, 2026 | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Tridents | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 17th | Aug 26, 2026 | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Saint Lucia Kings | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 18th | Aug 27, 2026 | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Jamaica Kingsmen | Warner Park, Basseterre | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 19th | Aug 28, 2026 | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Tridents | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba | 8:00 PM / 12:00 AM / 5:30 AM* |
| 20th | Aug 29, 2026 | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 21st | Aug 30, 2026 | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Warner Park, Basseterre | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 22nd | Aug 31, 2026 | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Jamaica Kingsmen | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba | 5:00 PM / 9:00 PM / 2:30 AM* |
| 23rd | Sep 1, 2026 | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Tridents | Warner Park, Basseterre | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 24th | Sep 2, 2026 | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 25th | Sep 3, 2026 | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Saint Lucia Kings | Warner Park, Basseterre | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 26th | Sep 4, 2026 | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Jamaica Kingsmen | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 27th | Sep 5, 2026 | Barbados Tridents vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | 8:00 PM / 12:00 AM / 5:30 AM* |
| 28th | Sep 5, 2026 | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 10:00 AM / 2:00 PM / 7:30 PM |
| 29th | Sep 6, 2026 | Barbados Tridents vs Saint Lucia Kings | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 30th | Sep 8, 2026 | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 31st | Sep 9, 2026 | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Saint Lucia Kings | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 32nd | Sep 10, 2026 | Barbados Tridents vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 33rd | Sep 11, 2026 | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| 34th | Sep 12, 2026 | Barbados Tridents vs Jamaica Kingsmen | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | 8:00 PM / 12:00 AM / 5:30 AM* |
| 35th | Sep 13, 2026 | Barbados Tridents vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| Eliminator | Sep 16, 2026 | TBC vs TBC | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| Qualifier 1 | Sep 17, 2026 | TBC vs TBC | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | 8:00 PM / 12:00 AM / 5:30 AM* |
| Qualifier 2 | Sep 18, 2026 | TBC vs TBC | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
| Final | Sep 20, 2026 | TBC vs TBC | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | 7:00 PM / 11:00 PM / 4:30 AM* |
*IST times marked with asterisk indicate next day (matches played in Caribbean evening translate to early morning IST)
CPL 2026 Format and Points System
The Caribbean Premier League 2026 features 7 teams competing in a double round-robin group stage followed by a 4-match knockout phase. Each team plays 10 group-stage matches, facing every other side home and away across 7 Caribbean venues. The top 4 teams on the points table qualify for the knockout stage, which comprises an Eliminator, 2 Qualifiers, and the Final, all played at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados between September 16 and 20.
CPL 2026 Group Stage Format
- 7 teams play 10 matches each in a double round-robin format
- Each team faces every other side twice, once at home and once away
- 35 group-stage matches in total across 7 venues
- Teams play all their home matches consecutively within a single week at their designated venue
- The tournament rotates through venues, with 2 grounds hosting matches simultaneously before moving to the next pair
- Top 4 teams on the points table qualify for the knockout stage
CPL 2026 Points System
| Result | Points Awarded |
|---|---|
| Win | 2 |
| Tie (Super Over winner) | 2 (winner), 0 (loser) |
| No Result | 1 each |
| Loss | 0 |
| Bonus Point | 1 (for winning with a net run rate significantly above the opposition) |
Net run rate serves as the primary tiebreaker if 2 or more teams finish level on points at the end of the group stage.
CPL 2026 Knockout Stage Format
The knockout phase features 4 matches played across 5 days at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The format provides the top 2 teams with 2 chances to reach the final, while the 3rd and 4th placed teams must win every match to lift the trophy.
- Eliminator (Sep 16): 3rd place vs 4th place. The loser is eliminated from the tournament.
- Qualifier 1 (Sep 17): 1st place vs 2nd place. The winner advances directly to the Final.
- Qualifier 2 (Sep 18): Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator. The loser is eliminated, the winner advances to the Final.
- Final (Sep 20): Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2. The winner lifts the CPL trophy.
CPL 2026 Knockout Stage Pathway
The pathway below illustrates how teams progress through the knockout phase.
- 1st place and 2nd place enter at Qualifier 1, guaranteeing a second chance even if they lose
- 3rd place and 4th place enter at the Eliminator, where defeat means immediate elimination
- The Qualifier 1 winner secures a direct route to the Final with 3 days’ rest
- The Qualifier 1 loser gets a second chance through Qualifier 2 against the Eliminator winner
- The Final takes place on September 20 at the Kensington Oval
Seven Teams Compete in a Double Round-Robin Format Before the Knockout Stage at Kensington Oval
The CPL 2026 format gives every team 10 group-stage matches across the double round-robin phase, with the top 4 advancing to the knockout stage at Kensington Oval.
The playoff structure rewards consistency by giving the top 2 teams a second chance through Qualifier 1, while 3rd and 4th placed sides face sudden-death pressure from the Eliminator onwards.
Trinbago Knight Riders’ record 5 titles make them the team to beat, while Jamaica Kingsmen enter as the competition’s newest franchise looking to make an immediate impact.
Furthermore, the unique CPL scheduling format of consecutive home matches within a single week at each venue creates an intense carnival atmosphere that distinguishes the tournament from every other global T20 league.