St Lucia Kings 2026 Schedule: Complete CPL Fixtures, Dates, Venues & Squad Guide
By Ahmed Raza | Last updated: July 28, 2026
The St Lucia Kings play 12 league matches in CPL 2026 — one home and one away against each of the six other franchises — with a 6-match home block at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet starting August 12. Away fixtures begin on the tournament’s opening weekend (August 9, Arnos Vale, St Vincent) and run through September. The full tournament runs August 7 – September 20, 2026, with playoffs and the Grand Final at Kensington Oval, Barbados (September 16–20).
This guide includes the complete fixture list, home and away schedule, squad details, stadium information, broadcast options, and travel tips for supporters following the Kings throughout CPL 2026.
After claiming their maiden CPL title in 2024 and reaching the 2025 final, the Kings enter 2026 as genuine back-to-back contenders — one of only two franchises to reach consecutive finals in recent seasons.
CPL 2026 Tournament Overview
| 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 | CPL Champions (first title) |
| St Lucia Kings 2025 | Runners-up (lost final to TKR) |
St Lucia Kings 2026 — All Fixtures
Every team plays 12 league matches — home and away against each of the other six franchises. The Kings play their full home block at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet.
All times are local St Lucia time (AST / UTC-4) unless noted. The standard CPL evening start is 7:00 PM AST; afternoon starts on double-header days are 3:00 PM AST.
Home Matches — Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium
| Date | Day | Oppo. | Time (AST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | Wednesday | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | 7:00 PM |
| August 14, 2026 | Friday | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | 7:00 PM |
| August 16, 2026 | Sunday | Barbados Royals | 7:00 PM |
| August 19, 2026 | Wednesday | Guyana Amazon Warriors | 7:00 PM |
| August 21, 2026 | Friday | Jamaica Kingsmen | 7:00 PM |
| Late August (TBC) | TBC | Trinbago Knight Riders | 7:00 PM |
Note: The Kings play their entire home block in a single concentrated August window — good news for fans planning a trip, since multiple matches fall in quick succession.
Away Matches
| Date | Day | Opp. | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2026 | Sunday | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Arnos Vale Stadium, St Vincent (neutral) |
| August 26, 2026 | Wednesday | Trinbago Knight Riders | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad |
| September 3, 2026 | Thursday | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts |
| September 6, 2026 | Sunday | Barbados Royals | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados |
| September 9, 2026 | Wednesday | Guyana Amazon Warriors | Providence Stadium, Guyana |
The complete league schedule, including fixtures for every team, is available in our CPL 2026 Schedule.
Match-by-Match Breakdown
Away: Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons — August 9 | Arnos Vale, St Vincent More than just an away fixture — the Kings play the tournament’s opening weekend at Arnos Vale, a venue hosting CPL cricket for the first time. Expect a carnival atmosphere as a new fan base experiences the tournament on a neutral ground that levels the playing field for both sides.
Key watch: how the Kings’ top order handles unfamiliar conditions — Arnos Vale tends to offer a fresh, lively surface for seamers early on, quite different from Gros Islet.
Kings vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots — August 12 | Daren Sammy Stadium (Home Opener) The home season begins here. St Lucia and St Kitts are close island neighbours with a long-running rivalry, and the Kings have historically performed well at Gros Islet in this fixture.
Key watch: Tabraiz Shamsi’s left-arm wrist-spin against the Patriots’ top order — the Gros Islet surface increasingly assists spin as matches progress.
Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons — August 14 | Daren Sammy Stadium A return leg just five days after the away opener — an immediate chance to respond to whatever happened at Arnos Vale. Both results falling within a single week could shape early-season momentum for both sides.
Kings vs Barbados Royals — August 16 | Daren Sammy Stadium One of Caribbean cricket’s warmest rivalries. The Royals bring a strong pace attack to Gros Islet, but the Kings’ batting lineup — including Tim David, Tim Seifert, and Johnson Charles — is well-equipped to handle pace.
Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors — August 19 | Daren Sammy Stadium A rematch with recent Finals history: the Kings beat the Warriors in the 2024 CPL Final, and Guyana will be looking to settle the score at Gros Islet. One of the most anticipated fixtures on the home calendar.
Key watch: Tim David against Guyana’s spin attack — one of the tournament’s genuine box-office matchups.
Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen — August 21 | Daren Sammy Stadium The first-ever meeting between these two franchises. With Jamaica a completely new team, there’s no form book to draw on — a genuinely fresh rivalry from the first ball.
Away: Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors — September 9 | Providence Stadium, Guyana A night match at one of Caribbean cricket’s most atmospheric grounds. The Kings’ away form here will matter, with the Warriors defending in front of a full home crowd.
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 go straight to the final; lose it, and there’s a second chance via Qualifier 2.
Points system: Win = 2, No Result = 1, Loss = 0. Tiebreaker = Net Run Rate (NRR).
The latest CPL 2026 Points Table tracks standings, Net Run Rate (NRR), and qualification scenarios throughout the tournament.
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium Guide
- Official name: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium (formerly Beausejour Cricket Ground)
- Location: Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
- Renamed: 2016, honouring former West Indies T20 World Cup-winning captain Daren Sammy
- Capacity: approximately 15,000
- Floodlights: installed 2006 — one of the first grounds in the Caribbean equipped for day/night cricket
T20 Records
| Record | Figure |
|---|---|
| Average 1st Innings Score | ~162 |
| Highest Team Total | 226/6 |
| Lowest Team Total | 69/10 |
| Teams Batting First Win | ~40% |
| Teams Chasing Win | ~60% |
Pitch Characteristics
- First innings: assists pace bowlers early; a fresh surface that typically offers good carry.
- Second innings: as dew settles and the pitch eases, batting gets more comfortable — chasing teams have historically done well here.
- Spin: grips more in the closing overs, making Shamsi and Chase dangerous in the death overs.
Tactical Insight: Teams generally prefer chasing at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium because evening dew often makes batting easier in the second innings. Spinners usually become more effective during the middle overs before dew settles.
Getting There
- Location: Gros Islet is in the north of St Lucia, roughly 15 minutes from Castries by taxi.
- Taxi: the most reliable option — negotiate a return fare in advance for evening matches.
- Public transport: minibuses run along the West Coast road toward Gros Islet.
- Driving: limited parking — arrive around 2 hours early for big matches.
What to Bring
- Match tickets (printed or mobile)
- Valid photo ID
- East Caribbean Dollars (XCD) for food, drinks, and merchandise
- A light rain jacket — Atlantic-facing showers can pass through quickly
- A blue shirt, the Kings’ fan colour
St Lucia Kings 2026 Squad, Captain & Coaching Staff
CPL’s 2026 player rules gave each existing franchise one pre-draft retention (a Breakout Player) plus up to four Right-to-Match Options to reclaim players targeted by rival franchises during the draft — a tighter system than a fully open re-draft.
| Team | Local Players | Overseas Players |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Lucia Kings | 12 | 5 |
St Lucia Kings 2026 Confirmed Squad
Local Players: Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Keon Gaston, Jewel Andrew, McKenny Clarke, Kamil Pooran, Damion Joachim, Joshua Bishop, Darron Nedd, Ackeem Auguste, Amari Goodridge, Johann Jeremiah.
Overseas Players: Noor Ahmad (Afghanistan), Tim Seifert (New Zealand), Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka), Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka), Shadley van Schalkwyk (USA).
Summary
Head coach: Daren Sammy, former West Indies captain and the man the stadium is named after.
Owner: the Punjab Kings ownership group (Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, Karan Paul) — one of several IPL-affiliated ownership groups now active in CPL. (Trinbago Knight Riders’ owners, the Shah Rukh Khan-led Knight Riders Group, also own IPL’s Kolkata Knight Riders, so the Kings are not the only CPL franchise with IPL-linked ownership — but they remain the only one owned by the Punjab Kings group specifically.)
The complete St Lucia Kings Squad 2026 includes the latest player list, captain, overseas signings, and coaching staff.
Kings vs All CPL 2026 Rivals — Form & Analysis
| Oppo. | Context | Key Threat | Kings’ Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinbago Knight Riders | Lost the 2025 final to TKR | Sunil Narine, Usman Tariq spin | Tim David against spin; Shamsi in tandem |
| Guyana Amazon Warriors | Kings beat Warriors in the 2024 final | Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd | Home advantage at Gros Islet; Alzarri Joseph |
| Barbados Royals | Inconsistent recent form | Pace attack | Seifert and Charles as openers; Shamsi |
| St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Patriots rebuilding | Home advantage at Warner Park | Deeper batting lineup |
| Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Falcons are improving each season | Tricky away trip to Sir Vivian Richards Stadium | Roston Chase on home conditions |
| Jamaica Kingsmen | Brand-new rivalry, no CPL history | Unknown quantity | Finals experience |
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 |
Locally in St Lucia, most rum shops, sports bars, and restaurants in Gros Islet, Castries, and Vieux Fort screen CPL matches, and match nights in Gros Islet itself take on a street-party atmosphere.
Local Experience: On match days, many sports bars and restaurants around Gros Islet and Castries screen Kings matches, creating a lively atmosphere even for fans without stadium tickets.
Tickets — How & Where to Buy
- Official: cplt20.com/tickets
- Kensington Oval (finals): the Barbados box office operated May 27–29, 2026
- Local: check the St Lucia Cricket Association’s official channels for authorised local agents
Approximate Ticket Tiers at Daren Sammy Stadium
| Stand | Price (XCD ) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General / Party Stand | XCD 40–80 | Best atmosphere |
| Pavilion Stand | XCD 100–150 | Better sightlines, some shelter |
| Corporate / VIP | XCD 350+ | Catering included, private viewing |
Tips: the home opener (August 12 vs Patriots) tends to sell out slower than rivalry games, making it a good first match to attend. Kings vs Guyana (August 19) and Kings vs TKR are likely to sell out — buy early. Bring exact change, since card machines occasionally fail at the gates.
Match tickets, prices, and official booking information are covered in our CPL 2026 Tickets Guide.
St Lucia Kings History, Records & CPL Stats
| Year(s) | Name | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013–2016 | St Lucia Zouks | No final appearances |
| 2017 | St Lucia Stars | Rebranded; no final appearance |
| 2018–2020 | St Lucia Zouks (reverted) | 2020: first-ever CPL Final (runners-up) |
| 2021 | Rebranded to Saint Lucia Kings, under Punjab Kings ownership | Runners-up (lost to St Kitts Patriots) |
| 2022–2023 | Saint Lucia Kings | Improved; did not reach the final |
| 2024 | Saint Lucia Kings | 🏆 CPL Champions (beat Guyana Amazon Warriors) |
| 2025 | Saint Lucia Kings | Runners-up (lost to Trinbago Knight Riders) |
Key records:
- One of only two franchises to reach consecutive finals (2024–2025), alongside TKR’s run of success
- Roston Chase is the franchise’s all-time leading run-scorer
- The Kings, across their various identities, have reached 4 CPL Finals: 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025
- One of several CPL franchises with IPL-linked ownership, via the Punjab Kings group
What’s New in CPL 2026 That Affects the Kings
- Tighter retention rules: one Breakout Player retention plus up to four Right-to-Match Options per franchise. The Kings retained their core but lost spinner Khary Pierre to Guyana in the process.
- Seven-team format: two extra league fixtures per season against the new Jamaica Kingsmen — more matches mean more room to manage NRR toward a top-4 finish.
- New opening venue: the Kings open their season away at Arnos Vale, St Vincent — a ground they’ve never played at, adding an element of unpredictability.
- Finals in Barbados: Kensington Oval replaces Providence Stadium as the knockout venue, removing the home-ground advantage Guyana previously held in the playoffs.
FAQs
What time do St Lucia Kings home matches start?
Most evening home matches begin at 7:00 PM AST (UTC-4). Double-header days may also include a 3:00 PM AST afternoon match.
When do St Lucia Kings play their first home match?
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM AST against St Kitts & Nevis Patriots at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.
How many home matches do the Kings play in CPL 2026?
Six, all at Daren Sammy Stadium between August 12 and late August.
Where is the CPL 2026 Grand Final?
Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, on September 20, 2026 — the first time a CPL final has been held there.
Who left St Lucia Kings for 2026?
Left-arm spinner Khary Pierre moved to the Guyana Amazon Warriors; former captain Faf du Plessis also departed after the 2025 season.
