St Kitts & Nevis Patriots 2026 Schedule | CPL Fixtures
The 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League is the most ambitious edition in the tournament’s 14-year history. For the first time, seven franchises compete, with the new Jamaica Kingsmen joining six returning teams — including the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots. The season stretches across a record-equalling eight nations, covering 39 total matches between 7 August and 20 September 2026.
All 10 match dates, venues, timings, squad analysis, and everything you need to follow the Patriots this season — in one place.
The St Kitts & Nevis Patriots play 10 matches in CPL 2026, running from 8 August to 13 September 2026. Their home games at Warner Park, Basseterre begin on 27 August. The tournament spans 7 nations, with the playoffs at Kensington Oval, Barbados (16–20 September).
Key milestones for CPL 2026 include St Vincent & the Grenadines hosting its first-ever CPL matches at Arnos Vale Stadium, and Barbados (Kensington Oval) staging the finals week for the first time. The Patriots open their campaign away from home — a theme throughout the early rounds before they settle into their Warner Park fortress from late August.
Full St Kitts & Nevis Patriots 2026 Match Schedule
Below is every confirmed Patriots fixture for CPL 2026 in chronological order, with match type, venue, and local start time. Home matches are highlighted in green.
| # | Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat 8 Aug | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Arnos Vale, St Vincent & the Grenadines | 7:00 PM | Neutral |
| 2 | Wed 12 Aug | Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Gros Islet, Saint Lucia | 7:00 PM | Away |
| 3 | Tue 18 Aug | Jamaica Kingsmen vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Sabina Park / Sabina, Jamaica | 7:00 PM | Away |
| 4 | Thu 20 Aug | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | North Sound, Antigua & Barbuda | 7:00 PM | Away |
| 5 | Thu 27 Aug | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Jamaica Kingsmen | Warner Park, Basseterre | 7:00 PM | HOME |
| 6 | Sun 30 Aug | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Warner Park, Basseterre | 7:00 PM | HOME |
| 7 | Tue 1 Sep | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Royals | Warner Park, Basseterre | 7:00 PM | HOME |
| 8 | Thu 3 Sep | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Saint Lucia Kings | Warner Park, Basseterre | 7:00 PM | HOME |
| 9 | Sun 6 Sep | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 10:00 AM | Away |
| 10 | Thu 10 Sep | Barbados Royals vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 7:00 PM | Away |
Note on the 6 Sep fixture: The Guyana match starts at 10:00 AM local time — an early afternoon start, unlike all other Patriots games. Plan accordingly if watching from another time zone.
Schedule Breakdown
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| First Fixture | 8 August 2026 (vs TKR at Arnos Vale) |
| Last Group Match | 13 September 2026 |
| Home Matches | 4 (27 Aug, 30 Aug, 1 Sep, 3 Sep) |
| Away Matches | 5 |
| Neutral Venue | 1 (Arnos Vale, St Vincent) |
| Home Venue | Warner Park Sporting Complex, Basseterre |
| Opponents Faced | TKR, St Lucia Kings, Jamaica Kingsmen, ABF, Barbados Royals, Guyana Warriors |
| Typical Start Time | 7:00 PM local (except 6 Sep: 10:00 AM) |
Home Matches at Warner Park, Basseterre
The Patriots’ home ground is the Warner Park Sporting Complex in Basseterre, St Kitts. With a capacity of around 10,000, it is a compact, atmospheric venue known for lively crowds and pitches that tend to favour batters under floodlights. The Patriots have 4 home games this season — all played in a compact 8-day window at the end of August and early September.
| Date | Opponent |
|---|---|
| Thu 27 Aug | Jamaica Kingsmen |
| Sun 30 Aug | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons |
| Tue 1 Sep | Barbados Royals |
| Thu 3 Sep | Saint Lucia Kings |
Warner Park — Key Facts
- Location: Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Capacity: ~10,000 spectators
- Pitch character: Batter-friendly, high scores common under lights
- Floodlit: Yes — all home matches are day/night
- Known for: Loud crowd, clear Caribbean skies, sea breeze factor
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots CPL 2026 Squad & Key Players
Following the CPL 2026 player draft in May 2026, the Patriots assembled a squad blending experienced CPL hands with new arrivals. The franchise made a headline move by signing Johnson Charles — the CPL’s all-time leading run-scorer — alongside the return of captain Jason Holder and the retention of wicketkeeper-batter Andre Fletcher.
Confirmed 2026 Squad Members
| Player | Role | Nationality | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Charles | Batter | West Indies | New signing — CPL all-time top scorer |
| Jason Holder | All-rounder / Captain | West Indies | Re-drafted; captain since 2025 |
| Andre Fletcher | Wicketkeeper-Batter | West Indies | Retained (RMO) |
| Kyle Mayers | All-rounder | West Indies | Retained (RMO) |
| Alick Athanaze | Batter | West Indies | Retained (RMO) |
| Mikyle Louis | Batter | West Indies | Retained |
| Kevin Wickham | Batter/WK | West Indies | New signing 2026 |
| Obed McCoy | Bowler (Left-arm fast) | West Indies | New signing 2026 |
| Ashmead Nedd | Spinner | West Indies | Retained |
| Jeremiah Louis | Bowler | West Indies | Retained |
Key departure: Evin Lewis, who spent over a decade with the Patriots, has moved to the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons for 2026. His power-hitting presence will be missed at the top of the order.
Key Players to Watch in 2026
Johnson Charles — The Record-Breaker
Charles arrives as the CPL’s all-time leading run-scorer, bringing unmatched T20 experience in Caribbean conditions. His ability to accelerate in power plays makes him lethal at Warner Park’s batter-friendly surface.
Jason Holder — Captain & Match-Winner
Holder’s all-around reliability was on full display in CPL 2025, when he single-handedly kept Patriots’ playoff hopes alive with a match-winning bat-and-ball performance. As captain, his leadership gives the squad tactical solidity the franchise has lacked in recent years.
Obed McCoy — Left-Arm Threat
McCoy joins fresh in 2026 and brings a significant T20 international pedigree. His left-arm pace and ability to exploit death-overs pressure give the Patriots’ bowling attack a new dimension, especially in the powerplay.
Andre Fletcher — Wicketkeeper Anchor
Fletcher sits second on the all-time CPL run-scoring list. His retention via the Right to Match Option signals exactly how central he is to the franchise’s batting blueprint.
Venues Where the Patriots Play in 2026
| Venue | Location | Match(es) | Pitch Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnos Vale Stadium | St Vincent & the Grenadines | 8 Aug (vs TKR) | Spin-friendly (hosted T20 WC 2024) |
| Gros Islet / Daren Sammy | Saint Lucia | 12 Aug (vs Kings) | Pace-friendly, good bounce |
| Sabina Park | Jamaica | 18 Aug (vs Kingsmen) | Lively, pace-friendly |
| Sir Vivian Richards Stadium | North Sound, Antigua | 20 Aug (vs ABF) | Flat, high-scoring |
| Warner Park | Basseterre, St Kitts | 27 Aug, 30 Aug, 1 Sep, 3 Sep | Batter-friendly, flat deck |
| Providence Stadium | Guyana | 6 Sep (10 AM start!) | Two-paced, spin later |
| Kensington Oval | Barbados | 10 Sep, Playoffs | Good pace & bounce |
The Patriots will also be watching the playoffs (Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, Final) at Kensington Oval, Barbados, between 16 and 20 September, which they can reach by finishing in the top two of the league standings.
How the Patriots Compare to Other CPL 2026 Teams
| Team | CPL Titles | 2025 Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Trinbago Knight Riders | 5 | Champions |
| St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | 1 | 5th |
| Guyana Amazon Warriors | 0 | 3rd |
| Saint Lucia Kings | 0 | 2nd |
| Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | 0 | 4th |
| Barbados Royals | 0 | 6th |
| Jamaica Kingsmen | 0 | New |
The Patriots currently sit in first place on the CPL 2026 points table per the official team website, suggesting early-season performances have been strong — consistent with the squad overhaul bringing in Charles, McCoy, and Wickham.
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots: History & Season Records
Founded in 2015 as a replacement for the Antigua Hawksbills, the Patriots have steadily grown into a competitive CPL franchise. Their crowning moment came in the 2021 CPL Final — a last-ball thriller against the Saint Lucia Kings — making them champions in their seventh season.
| Season | Finish | Captain | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6th | Brendon McCullum | Debut season |
| 2016 | 5th | Brendon McCullum | — |
| 2017 | 3rd | Chris Gayle | — |
| 2018 | 2nd | Chris Gayle | Runners-up |
| 2019 | 4th | Chris Gayle | — |
| 2021 | 🏆 Champions | Dwayne Bravo | Last-ball Final win vs Kings |
| 2022 | 5th | Evin Lewis | 6ixty title won |
| 2023 | 4th | Evin Lewis | — |
| 2024 | 4th | Evin Lewis | — |
| 2025 | 5th | Jason Holder | 4W–6L; Holder’s heroics |
| 2026 | TBD | Jason Holder | Leading table early |
Notable Statistics
- 1 CPL Championship title (2021)
- 1 CPL 6ixty title (2022)
- Andre Fletcher is 2nd on CPL’s all-time run-scoring list
- Johnson Charles (newly signed) is the CPL’s all-time leading run-scorer
- Warner Park has hosted 39 T20Is and has a batter-friendly reputation
- The franchise replaced the Antigua Hawksbills and retained 4 of their players in 2015
Attending at Warner Park
- Warner Park’s 10,000-seat capacity fills up quickly for home matches — buy tickets in advance through the official cplt20.com ticketing portal
- All four home games are under floodlights with 7:00 PM starts — evening heat is much more manageable than afternoon games
- Parking around Warner Park is limited; arriving 90 minutes early is recommended
- Local food stalls and street vendors outside the ground are part of the authentic CPL experience
Fantasy Cricket Tips
- Johnson Charles is a high-value pick in home match fantasy sides, given Warner Park’s flat deck
- Obed McCoy’s death-over bowling makes him an excellent differential pick
- Jason Holder’s all-round points potential is consistent — he regularly contributes with bat and ball
- Keep an eye on early-match pitch reports: Arnos Vale (spin-heavy) vs Warner Park (pace) require different XI selections
FAQs
When does St Kitts & Nevis Patriots’ CPL 2026 season start?
The Patriots open their 2026 CPL campaign on Saturday, 8 August 2026, facing the Trinbago Knight Riders at Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent & the Grenadines at 7:00 PM local time.
How many matches do the Patriots play in CPL 2026?
The St Kitts & Nevis Patriots play 10 group-stage matches in CPL 2026 — 4 at home (Warner Park) and 6 away — between 8 August and 10 September 2026.
Where do the Patriots play their home games?
Home games are played at Warner Park Sporting Complex in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, which has a capacity of approximately 10,000 spectators. The home schedule runs from 27 August to 3 September 2026.
Who is the captain of St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in CPL 2026?
Jason Holder, the West Indies all-rounder, captains the Patriots in 2026. He was appointed captain in 2025 and was re-drafted for the 2026 season. He leads a rebuilt squad featuring key new signings like Johnson Charles and Obed McCoy.
Has Evin Lewis left the Patriots?
Yes. Evin Lewis, a Patriots stalwart for over a decade, signed with the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons ahead of CPL 2026. Lewis is one of the biggest exits from the franchise this season.
Who are the key new signings for the Patriots in CPL 2026?
The most notable new additions are Johnson Charles (the CPL’s all-time leading run-scorer), Obed McCoy (left-arm fast bowler), and Kevin Wickham (wicketkeeper-batter). All three join the franchise for the first time in 2026.
Where can I watch St Kitts & Nevis Patriots CPL 2026 matches live?
CPL 2026 is available on ESPN Caribbean and various streaming platforms by region. Fans in South Asia can use Fancode. Live scores are available on Cricbuzz and ESPN Cricinfo. The CPL’s official website (cplt20.com) also has streaming information for select regions.
When are the CPL 2026 playoffs?
The four playoff matches (Eliminator, Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2, and the Final) are all held at Kensington Oval, Barbados, between 16 and 20 September 2026. Teams finishing 1st or 2nd go directly to the Qualifiers; 3rd and 4th play the Eliminator.
Have the Patriots ever won the CPL?
Yes. The St Kitts & Nevis Patriots won their only CPL title in 2021, defeating the Saint Lucia Kings in a thrilling last-ball final. The match was captained by Dwayne Bravo, who has since retired from professional cricket.
What is the earliest start time in the Patriots’ 2026 schedule?
The 6 September match against Guyana Amazon Warriors at Providence Stadium has a 10:00 AM local start — significantly earlier than all other fixtures. This is the only day game in the Patriots’ schedule and affects viewers across multiple time zones.
