St Lucia Kings 2026 Schedule: Complete CPL Fixtures, Dates, Venues & Squad Guide
The St Lucia Kings play 10 league matches in CPL 2026 — with their home leg at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet. The home run begins on August 12 with fixtures running through late August. Away matches span from the opening weekend (August 9 at Arnos Vale, St Vincent) through September. The full tournament runs August 7 – September 20, 2026, with playoffs and the Grand Final at Kensington Oval, Barbados (September 16–20).
St Lucia Kings CPL 2026 Schedule The Kings play 10 league matches, with a 6-match home block at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, starting August 12. Away fixtures run from August 9 (Arnos Vale, St Vincent) through September. The Grand Final is September 20 at Kensington Oval, Barbados.
CPL 2026 Tournament Overview
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League 2026 is the 14th edition of the Caribbean’s biggest T20 cricket festival. For St Lucia Kings fans, here are the tournament essentials:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League 2026 |
| Edition | 14th |
| Season Dates | August 7 – September 20, 2026 |
| Total Matches | 39 (35 league + 4 playoffs) |
| Teams | 7 (expanded from 6 in 2025) |
| New Team | Jamaica Kingsmen |
| New Venue (Opening) | Arnos Vale Stadium, St Vincent & the Grenadines |
| Finals Venue | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados |
| Title Sponsor | Republic Bank |
| Defending Champions | Trinbago Knight Riders |
| St Lucia Kings 2024 Status | CPL Champions (first title) |
| St Lucia Kings 2025 Status | Runners-Up (lost final to TKR) |
The stakes in 2026 are enormous for St Lucia. After claiming their maiden CPL title in 2024 and reaching the 2025 final, the Kings enter 2026 as perennial contenders — hunting back-to-back glory in a tournament they’ve now appeared in two consecutive finals.
St Lucia Kings 2026 – All Fixtures
Every team in CPL 2026 plays 10 league matches — one home and one away against each of the six other sides. The Kings play their full home block at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet.
All times are local St Lucia time (AST / UTC-4) unless otherwise noted. The standard CPL evening start time is 7:00 PM AST; afternoon starts are 3:00 PM AST.
Home Matches – Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium
| Match No. | Date | Day | Opponent | Time (AST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 | August 12, 2026 | Wednesday | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | 7:00 PM |
| Match 7 | August 14, 2026 | Friday | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | 7:00 PM |
| Match 9 | August 16, 2026 | Sunday | Barbados Royals | 7:00 PM |
| Match 11 | August 19, 2026 | Wednesday | Guyana Amazon Warriors | 7:00 PM |
| Match 13 | August 21, 2026 | Friday | Jamaica Kingsmen | 7:00 PM |
| ~Late Aug | TBC | TBC | Trinbago Knight Riders | 7:00 PM |
Note: The Kings play their entire home block in St Lucia across August. This concentrated run is excellent for fans planning a trip — multiple matches in quick succession. Daren Sammy Stadium hosts 6 matches per the CPL venue allocation for 2026.
Away Matches
| Date | Day | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2026 | Sunday | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Arnos Vale Stadium, St Vincent (neutral) |
| ~Late August | TBC | Jamaica Kingsmen | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica |
| ~Late August | TBC | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts |
| ~Late August/Sep | TBC | Barbados Royals | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados |
| September 9, 2026 | Wednesday | Guyana Amazon Warriors | Providence Stadium, Guyana |
| ~Sep | TBC | Trinbago Knight Riders | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad |
Important: The official CPL fixture list released on April 28, 2026 confirms all home dates. Away match dates for some fixtures are pending final publication. Always verify at cplt20.com as the schedule can be updated before August.
Match-by-Match Breakdown
Away: Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons — August 9 | Arnos Vale, St Vincent
This is not just an away fixture — it’s a historic match. The Kings play at Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent & the Grenadines, which is hosting CPL cricket for the very first time. Expect a carnival atmosphere as a new fan base experiences the CPL opening weekend. The neutral venue levels the playing field between both sides.
Key Watch: How the Kings’ top order handles an unfamiliar pitch. Daren Sammy Stadium’s conditions won’t apply here — Arnos Vale tends to be a fresh, lively surface for seamers early.
Kings vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots — August 12 | Daren Sammy Stadium (Home Opener)
The Kings’ home season begins here. The rivalry with St Kitts is one of the oldest in CPL — both islands are close neighbours and cricket cultures run deep across both. The Kings have historically been strong at Gros Islet against the Patriots.
Key Watch: Tabraiz Shamsi vs Patriots’ top-order batters. Shamsi’s left-arm wrist-spin on the Gros Islet surface — which assists spin as matches wear on — is a devastating combination.
Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons — August 14 | Daren Sammy Stadium
A return leg two days after the away opening. The Kings get an immediate chance to avenge any result from August 9. Both matches falling within five days could define early-season momentum.
Kings vs Barbados Royals — August 16 | Daren Sammy Stadium
Barbados–St Lucia is one of Caribbean cricket’s warmest rivalries. The Royals bring strong pace bowling to Gros Islet — but the Kings’ batting lineup, including Tim David, Tim Seifert, and Johnson Charles, is well-equipped to take on pace.
Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors — August 19 | Daren Sammy Stadium
A rematch of the recent CPL Finals territory. The Kings beat the Warriors in the 2024 CPL Final — the Warriors will be determined to settle the score at Gros Islet. This is one of the hottestly anticipated home matches on the Kings’ calendar.
Key Watch: Tim David vs the Warriors’ spin attack. David has emerged as one of the most dangerous T20 batters in the world against all bowling types; this clash will be special.
Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen — August 21 | Daren Sammy Stadium
The first-ever meeting between the St Lucia Kings and Jamaica Kingsmen in CPL history. The new franchise, based at Sabina Park, makes its maiden visit to Gros Islet. There’s no form book to reference — this is a completely fresh rivalry.
Away: Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors — September 9 | Providence Stadium, Guyana
A night match at Providence — one of the most atmospheric venues in Caribbean cricket. The Kings’ away performance at Providence in 2026 will matter: the Warriors are defending at home with a full crowd behind them.
Playoffs & Grand Final Schedule
All four knockout matches take place at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados — the first time in CPL history that the finals are held there.
| Match | Date | Day | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliminator (3rd vs 4th) | September 16, 2026 | Wednesday | Kensington Oval, Barbados |
| Qualifier 1 (1st vs 2nd) | September 17, 2026 | Thursday | Kensington Oval, Barbados |
| Qualifier 2 | September 18, 2026 | Friday | Kensington Oval, Barbados |
| Grand Final | September 20, 2026 | Sunday | Kensington Oval, Barbados |
How the Kings qualify: Finish top 4 in the league table. Win Qualifier 1 and you go straight to the final. Lose Qualifier 1, and you get a second chance via Qualifier 2.
Points system: Win = 2 | No Result = 1 | Loss = 0. Tiebreaker = Net Run Rate (NRR).
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium Guide
Official Name: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium (formerly Beausejour Cricket Ground)
Location: Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
Renamed: 2016, in honour of former West Indies T20 World Cup-winning captain Daren Sammy
Capacity: ~15,000
Floodlights: Yes — installed in 2006; first ground in the Caribbean with floodlights for day/night cricket
Pitch Characteristics
- First innings: Assists pace bowlers early. The surface can be fresh and produces good carry.
- Second innings: As dew settles and the pitch eases, batters find it more comfortable. Chasing teams historically do well here.
- Spin: Grips towards the latter stages, making Shamsi and Chase potent weapons in the death.
T20 Records
| Stat | Figure |
|---|---|
| Average 1st innings score | ~162 |
| Teams batting first win rate | ~40% |
| Teams chasing win rate | ~60% |
| Highest team score | 226/6 (St Lucia Zouks) |
| Lowest team score | 69/10 (St Lucia Zouks) |
Tactical insight: The Kings have historically performed better when defending lower totals with their spin attack late in innings. However, captain David Wiese has shown he is not afraid to bat second and chase aggressively.
Getting There
- Location: Gros Islet is in the north of St Lucia, about 15 minutes from Castries by taxi.
- Taxi: Most reliable option; negotiate return fare in advance for evening matches.
- Public transport: Minibuses run along the West Coast road toward Gros Islet.
- Driving: Limited parking; arriving 2 hours early for big matches is recommended.
What to Bring
- Match tickets (print or mobile)
- Valid photo ID
- East Caribbean Dollars (XCD) for food, drinks, and merchandise
- Light rain jacket (Atlantic-facing coast; showers can pass quickly)
- A blue shirt — the Kings’ fan colour
St Lucia Kings 2026 Squad & Captain
CPL 2026 introduced a full player draft reset — every player went back into the pool, and franchises rebuilt from scratch using Right-to-Match options and draft picks. Here’s where the Kings stand entering 2026.
Confirmed Squad (from cplt20.com official team page)
| Player | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| David Wiese (C) | Allrounder | Captain since 2025; first player from an Associate nation to captain a CPL franchise full-time |
| Tim David | Allrounder | Explosive finisher; Singapore international; among the most feared T20 batters globally |
| Tim Seifert | Wicketkeeper-batter | New Zealand; joint-fastest CPL century scorer; 125* (2nd-highest score in CPL history) |
| Johnson Charles | Wicketkeeper-batter | West Indies veteran opener; Gros Islet legend |
| Roston Chase | Allrounder | West Indies; superb with bat and off-spin; scored 90* in CPL 2025 |
| Tabraiz Shamsi | Left-arm wrist-spin | South Africa; relentless at Gros Islet |
| Alzarri Joseph | Fast bowler | West Indies; capable of genuine pace and swing |
| Aaron Jones | Batter | USA international; aggressive top-order bat |
| Oshane Thomas | Fast bowler | West Indies; raw pace weapon |
| Javelle Glen | Allrounder | Local St Lucian talent |
| Akeem Auguste | Batter | Young West Indian prospect |
| Shadrack Descarte | Allrounder | Local player |
| Keon Gaston | Batter | Part of confirmed squad |
| Delano Potgieter | Batter | Left-hand depth in middle order |
| Johann Jeremiah | Bowler | Part of Kings’ local contingent |
| Micah McKenzie | Allrounder | Local talent |
Head Coach: Daren Sammy (former West Indies captain; stadium named in his honour)
Owner: Punjab Kings ownership group (Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, Karan Paul) — one of the first IPL-affiliated ownerships to enter CPL.
Note on Khary Pierre: The Kings’ 2025 left-arm spinner was drafted by the Guyana Amazon Warriors for 2026. The Kings have replaced him with retained spinners Shamsi and Chase.
Kings vs All CPL 2026 Rivals – Form & Analysis
| Opponent | Head-to-Head Context | Key Threat | Kings’ Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinbago Knight Riders | Lost 2025 final to TKR; revenge mission | Sunil Narine, Usman Tariq spin | Tim David vs spin; Shamsi bowling in tandem |
| Guyana Amazon Warriors | Kings beat Warriors in 2024 final | Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd | Home advantage at Gros Islet; Alzarri Joseph |
| Barbados Royals | Inconsistent recent form from Royals | Pace attack | Seifert + Charles openers; Shamsi |
| St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Patriots rebuilding; weaker squad on paper | Home advantage at Warner Park | Full batting lineup too deep for Patriots |
| Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Falcons improving each season | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium away tricky | Roston Chase on home conditions |
| Jamaica Kingsmen | Brand new rivalry — no CPL history | Unknown unknowns; fresh squad | Experience of Finals cricket |
How to Watch – Broadcast & Streaming Guide
| Region | Platform | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean (incl. St Lucia) | SportsMax / SportsMax+ | Cable/satellite — primary rights |
| USA / Canada | Willow TV, ESPN+ | Streaming; diaspora-focused |
| United Kingdom / Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket | Satellite/streaming |
| India / Southeast Asia | FanCode | App streaming |
| Global highlights | CPL TV App (iOS/Android) | Free; selected live streams |
St Lucia locally: SportsMax holds the Caribbean broadcast rights. Most rum shops, sports bars, and restaurants in Gros Islet, Castries, and Vieux Fort will screen CPL matches. Match nights in Gros Islet, directly adjacent to the stadium, become street parties.
Tickets – How & Where to Buy
- Official: cplt20.com/tickets
- Kensington Oval (finals): Barbados box office opened May 27–29, 2026
- Local: Check the St Lucia Cricket Association and local agents for Providence-based matches
Approximate Ticket Tiers at Daren Sammy Stadium
| Stand | Price (XCD approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General / Party Stand | XCD 40 – 80 | Best atmosphere; bring earplugs if sensitive |
| Pavilion Stand | XCD 100 – 150 | Better sightlines; some shelter |
| Corporate / VIP | XCD 350+ | Catering included; private viewing |
Tips:
- The Kings’ home opener (August 12 vs Patriots) is a good first match to attend — it sells out slower than rivalry games.
- Kings vs Guyana (August 19) and Kings vs TKR matches tend to sell out. Buy early.
- Bring exact change — card machines sometimes fail at stadium gates.
- The Party Stand is a full Gros Islet cultural experience. Soca music plays between overs; food vendors line the exterior.
St Lucia Kings History, Records & CPL Stats
The St Lucia franchise is one of the CPL’s most interesting stories — transformed from the underperforming Zouks era to legitimate champions.
Franchise Timeline
| Year(s) | Name | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013–2016 | St Lucia Zouks | Inconsistent; no final appearances |
| 2017 | St Lucia Stars | Rebranded; still no finals |
| 2018–2020 | St Lucia Zouks (reverted) | 2020: First ever CPL Final (Runners-Up) |
| 2021 | St Lucia Zouks → Kings transition | Runners-Up (lost to St Kitts Patriots) |
| 2021 | Saint Lucia Kings (new name) | Rebranded under Punjab Kings ownership |
| 2022–2023 | Saint Lucia Kings | Improved; did not reach final |
| 2024 | Saint Lucia Kings | 🏆 CPL CHAMPIONS (beat Guyana Amazon Warriors) |
| 2025 | Saint Lucia Kings | Runners-Up (lost to Trinbago Knight Riders) |
Key Records
- Only franchise to be in two consecutive finals (2024–2025) alongside TKR’s dominant run.
- Tim Seifert’s 125* vs Patriots — the second-highest individual score in CPL history, joint-fastest CPL century.
- Roston Chase is the franchise’s all-time leading run-scorer and one of the most consistent allrounders in CPL history.
- The Kings have appeared in 4 CPL Finals: 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025.
- First (and to date only) CPL team co-owned by an IPL franchise ownership group (Punjab Kings).
What’s New in CPL 2026 That Affects the Kings
- Full player draft reset: All players returned to the pool. The Kings rebuilt their squad but retained their core through the draft and Right-to-Match options. Khary Pierre (a spinner who excelled in 2025) moved to the Guyana Amazon Warriors — a notable loss.
- Seven-team format: The expanded field means two extra opponents per season (Jamaica Kingsmen) and two extra league fixtures. More matches = more chances to pad NRR and secure a top-4 finish.
- New opening venue: The Kings play their first match of the season away at Arnos Vale Stadium, St Vincent — a venue they have never played at before. First-time conditions add an element of uncertainty.
- Finals in Barbados: Kensington Oval rather than Providence Stadium hosts the playoffs. This removes the “home advantage” Providence used to offer to Guyana. Neutral ground for all knockout cricket.
- CPL broadcast viewership: CPL 2025 digital + broadcast viewership reached 1.17 billion — making it one of the most-watched T20 leagues globally. The Kings competing for a second title will be followed by a massive Caribbean diaspora audience.
FAQs
When do St Lucia Kings play their first home match in CPL 2026?
The Kings’ home opener is on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM AST against St Kitts & Nevis Patriots at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet.
How many home matches do the St. Lucia Kings play in the CPL 2026?
The Kings host 6 matches at Daren Sammy Stadium, making it one of the highest home-match venue allocations in the tournament (St Lucia hosts 6 of the 39 total matches).
Who is the captain of St Lucia Kings in CPL 2026?
David Wiese, the Namibia-born allrounder, captains the Kings. He took over from Faf du Plessis for the 2025 season and led the team to the final. He is notably the first player from an Associate cricket nation to serve as a full-time CPL franchise captain.
Who coaches St Lucia Kings in CPL 2026?
Daren Sammy, the former West Indies T20 World Cup-winning captain, is the Kings’ head coach. The Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet is named in his honour.
Did St Lucia Kings win CPL 2024?
Yes. The Kings won their first-ever CPL title in 2024, defeating the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the final. They are the current two-time finalists (2024 champions, 2025 runners-up).
Where can I buy St Lucia Kings CPL 2026 tickets?
Official tickets are available at cplt20.com/tickets. Local agents in St Lucia also sell tickets — check the St Lucia Cricket Association’s social media pages for authorised vendors.
What time do St Lucia Kings home matches start?
Evening fixtures start at 7:00 PM AST (UTC-4). On double-header days, a 3:00 PM afternoon match precedes the evening game — confirm exact timing per fixture at Cplschedule.com
Where is the CPL 2026 Grand Final?
Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on September 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM. This is the first time in CPL history the final is held at Kensington Oval.
What channel shows St Lucia Kings CPL 2026 matches?
In the Caribbean, SportsMax is the primary broadcaster. US/Canada fans can watch on Willow TV or ESPN+. UK fans on Sky Sports Cricket. India/SEA on FanCode. The CPL TV app offers free global highlights and select live streams.
Is Tim David playing for St Lucia Kings in CPL 2026?
Yes. Tim David is confirmed in the St Lucia Kings squad on the official cplt20.com team page for 2026.
Who left St Lucia Kings for CPL 2026?
Left-arm spinner Khary Pierre moved to the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the 2026 draft. Faf du Plessis, who was captain in 2024, also departed after 2025.
How many CPL Finals have St Lucia Kings reached?
The Kings (including their earlier identities as St Lucia Zouks and St Lucia Stars) have reached 4 CPL Finals: 2020, 2021, 2024, and 2025. They won one in 2024.
