CPL 2026 Schedule – Match Dates, Venues, Timings & Full Team Squads

The CPL 2026 Schedule for the 14th edition of the Caribbean Premier League has been officially announced. The tournament will run from August 07 to September 20, 2026, across six iconic Caribbean stadiums. A total of 34 matches will be played, including the playoffs and grand final at the Kensington Oval, Barbados Stadium. Here you can find the full CPL 2026 fixtures, match timings, venues, team-wise schedules, and a downloadable PDF version. Whether you follow Guyana Amazon Warriors, Trinbago Knight Riders, or Saint Lucia Kings, this is your one-stop hub for every CPL match detail.

Tournament	CPL
Edition	14th
Dates	07 Aug – 20 Sep 2026
Opening Match	Jamaica vs Antigua Falcons
CPL 2026 Final	September 20, 2026
CPL 2026 Final Venue	Kensington Oval Barbados
Teams	6
Total Matches	34 (30 league matches + 4 playoffs)
Format	Double round-robin + Playoffs

CPL 2026 Schedule

CPL 2026 Fixtures

CPL is not just a cricket tournament for the Caribbean, but it is a festival gracefully celebrated with passion and love by fans. As the CPL fixtures are now scheduled and match dates are public, you can view them in the official Poster.

Also Check: CPL 2026 Tickets

 CPL T20 Schedule Download PDF

Click on the download button and download the PDF for the CPL Schedule 2026. Having a PDF download is super easy to check who is playing next.

CPL Playoff and Eliminator Schedule

CPL playoffs are always entertaining because of the consistently high-quality cricket played there. All teams play in do and die situation, and it is where we see the best of all the athletes. Even last year’s CPL playoffs are still fresh in the minds of cricket fans due to memorable clashes.

The tournament will follow a round-robin format, where each team will play against every other team twice. The playoff matches will be played according to this.

Also, you can check the CPL Points 2026 Table for all Matches.

In the qualifier, the top 2 teams of the league battle to play the final. The winning team gets their spot booked at the final, and the losing team gets a second chance to play against the winner of eliminator 1.

In eliminator 1, teams at numbers 3 and 4 on the points table play, and the one who wins qualifies for eliminator 2.

In Eliminator 2, Eliminator 1 competes against the loser of the qualifier. The team winning Eliminator 2 plays the grand CPL final 2025.

Match	Date	Time	Venue
Eliminator	16 Sep	7:00 PM	Kensington Oval Barbados
Qualifier 1	17 Sep	7:00 PM	Kensington Oval Barbados
Qualifier 2	18 Sep	8:00 PM	Kensington Oval Barbados
Final	20 Sep	7:00 PM	Kensington Oval Barbados

CPL Final Date and Venue

The stage is set, and the tournament is all set to go, as venues and dates are decided for CPL 2026. Matches will start on 15 August. A total of 34 matches will be played across the 6 venues in the Caribbean.

CPL 2026 Match venues and number of matches: Guyana – 9, Barbados – 7, Saint Lucia – 6, St. Kitts – 5, Antigua – 4, Trinidad – 3.

CPL 2026	Details
Final Date	20 September 2026
Venue	Kensington Oval Barbados
Tournament Dates	07 August to 20 September 2026

For no doubt, the environment in the Caribbean stadium is always amazing and enjoyable for cricket, and fans would experience the best of it.

CPL 2026 Match timings

The Caribbean Premier League 2026 will follow traditional T20 match timings, with both daytime and nighttime matches scheduled throughout the tournament.

On double-header days, the first match will start around 3:00 PM local time, and the second match will begin at 7:00 PM.

Standard Match Timings:

Match Type	Local Time	GMT Time
Day Match	3:00 PM	7:00 PM GMT
Night Match	7:00 PM	11:00 PM GMT

Toss Timing:

• Toss usually takes place 30 minutes before the match starts.
• For 7:00 PM matches → Toss at 6:30 PM

CPL 2026 Squad

This season, CPL 2026 will feature 7 teams, bringing exciting new changes to the Caribbean Premier League. After several years of competing as Barbados Royals, the franchise has officially reverted to its original name, Barbados Tridents, marking a return to its historic identity. At the same time, CPL 2026 welcomes a brand-new team from Jamaica, the Jamaica Kingsmen, ending a two-year gap since Jamaica last had a franchise in the tournament.

The complete list of all 7 CPL 2026 teams is as follows:

1. Antigua & Barbuda Falcons 2026 Squad
2. Barbados Trident 2026 Squad (previously known as Barbados Royals)
3. Guyana Amazon Warriors 2026 Squad
4. Jamaica Kingsmen 2026 Squad (new team)
5. St Kitts & Nevis Patriots 2026 Squad
6. St Lucia Kings 2026 Squad
7. Trinbago Knight Riders 2026 Squad

Team-Wise CPL 2026 Schedule

In CPL T20 2026, 6 teams will be colliding in 20 overs match at different stadiums. The match schedule of all the teams has been finalized, and fans can mark the dates on their calendar to cheer for their favourite team. So here is the complete team-wise schedule,

Check: CPL 2026 All Teams Squads

CPL 2026 Venues & Schedule

The CPL schedule 2026 has been designed to bring fans closer to the action. Matches will be held at iconic Caribbean cricket grounds, each known for its electrifying atmosphere:

• Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
• Daren Sammy National Stadium, St Lucia
• Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad
• Providence Stadium, Guyana
• Kensington Oval, Barbados

For full match timings and live score updates, check our CPL 2026 Full Schedule page.

Conclusion

CPL T20 will be held on 7^th August 2026, and a total of 34 matches will be played in round-robin format. All the teams will be looking to take the title home, but there will only be 1 winner, which we will find on the final day. You can download and see the CPL 2026 Schedule Cpl2026 Schedule along with live score updates.

FAQs
When does CPL 2026 start?

The Caribbean Premier League 2026 begins on August 07, 2026.

Where is the CPL 2026 final?

The final will be held at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, on September 20, 2026.

How many matches will be played?

A total of 34 matches will be played, including playoffs.

How many teams are in CPL 2026?

Six teams:

• Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
• Trinbago Knight Riders
• Saint Lucia Kings
• St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
• Guyana Amazon Warriors
• Barbados Royals

Who is the defending champion of CPL?

GAW is the defending champion of CPL.

Which is the first CPL 2026 match? 

The first CPL match between STKNP and ABF will be played on 14th August. 

What is the starting time of CPL matches?

CPL matches will be played twice: the first match will be at 3:00 PM, and the second match will be at 7:00 PM. 

What is the CPL winning prize? 

The winning prize of CPL 2026 is nearly 1M dollars. 

Which is the most successful team of CPL? 

Trinbago Knight Riders is the most successful team in CPL history, and they have won 4 trophies so far. 

What’s the prize money for the winner?

The champion will receive USD 1 million.

Where to watch CPL 2026 Live?

Willow TV is the exclusive broadcaster for CPL 2026 in the USA. You can access it via cable or streaming platforms like Sling TV, FuboTV, and YouTube TV Sports Plus.