Trinbago Knight Riders 2026 Schedule: CPL Fixtures, Match Dates, Venues & Start Times
By Ahmed Raza | Last updated: July 29, 2026
Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) begin their CPL 2026 campaign on 8 August against St Kitts & Nevis Patriots at Arnos Vale Stadium, St Vincent. The defending champions play 10 league matches, including five home games at Queen’s Park Oval between 26 August and 2 September.
CPL 2026 features seven teams and 39 matches, with the playoffs and final taking place at Kensington Oval, Barbados, from 16–20 September.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Team | Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) |
| Captain | Nicholas Pooran |
| Head Coach | Dwayne Bravo |
| Owner | Knight Riders Group (Shah Rukh Khan) |
| Home Ground | Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad |
| Secondary Ground | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba |
| CPL Titles | 5 (2015, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2025) |
| First Match 2026 | 8 August vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots |
| Tournament Format | 7 teams, 39 matches, round-robin + playoffs |
TKR’s opening fixture takes place on Saturday, 8 August, against St Kitts & Nevis Patriots at Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent — one of two brand-new CPL venues for 2026.
CPL 2026 Schedule Trinidad
All times are local Caribbean Standard Time (AST/UTC-4).
| Match | Date | Day | Oppo. | Venue | Time | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Aug 8 | Sat | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Arnos Vale, Kingstown, St Vincent | 7:00 PM | Neutral |
| 7 | Aug 15 | Sat | Jamaica Kingsmen | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica | 7:00 PM | Away |
| 11 | Aug 22 | Sat | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | 7:00 PM | Away |
| 14 | Aug 26 | Wed | Saint Lucia Kings | Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain | 7:00 PM | Home |
| 16 | Aug 28 | Fri | Barbados Royals | Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain | 8:00 PM | Home |
| 17 | Aug 29 | Sat | Guyana Amazon Warriors | Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain | 7:00 PM | Home |
| 19 | Aug 31 | Mon | Jamaica Kingsmen | Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain | 5:00 PM | Home |
| 20 | Sep 2 | Wed | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain | 7:00 PM | Home |
| 25 | Sep 5 | Sat | Barbados Royals | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 8:00 PM | Away |
| 30 | Sep 11 | Fri | Guyana Amazon Warriors | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 7:00 PM | Away |
| Eliminator | Sep 16 | Wed | TBD (3rd vs 4th) | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 7:00 PM | — |
| Qualifier 1 | Sep 17 | Thu | TBD (1st vs 2nd) | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 8:00 PM | — |
| Qualifier 2 | Sep 18 | Fri | TBD | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 7:00 PM | — |
| Final | Sep 20 | Sun | TBD | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 7:00 PM | — |
Note: TKR play 10 group-stage matches across six Caribbean nations, running August 7 to September 13, before the playoffs (Eliminator, Qualifiers, Final) — all at Kensington Oval, Barbados, for the first time in CPL history.
View the full CPL 2026 Schedule for every team’s fixtures, or the CPL 2026 Points Table to follow the standings through the group stage.
Home Fixtures at Queen’s Park Oval
TKR’s home leg spans August 26 to September 2, with five consecutive matches at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain — one of the oldest and most storied Test venues in the West Indies.
| Date | Oppo. | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | Saint Lucia Kings | 7:00 PM |
| Fri, Aug 28 | Barbados Royals | 8:00 PM |
| Sat, Aug 29 | Guyana Amazon Warriors | 7:00 PM |
| Mon, Aug 31 | Jamaica Kingsmen | 5:00 PM |
| Wed, Sep 2 | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | 7:00 PM |
Queen’s Park Oval has a capacity of approximately 25,000. Evening matches in Port of Spain typically benefit from sea breezes, and the outfield is known for being true and fast — expect high-scoring games. Queen’s Park Oval is regarded as one of the fastest-scoring venues in the Caribbean Premier League, with true bounce and a quick outfield that rewards aggressive batting. The August 29 clash against Guyana Amazon Warriors is TKR’s biggest home fixture and a potential title preview.
Key Rivalries to Watch in 2026
TKR vs Guyana Amazon Warriors — The CPL Final Rematch
This is the defining rivalry of modern CPL cricket. TKR defeated GAW in the 2025 CPL final, with Akeal Hosein winning Player of the Match. The two sides meet twice in the group stage — August 29 at Queen’s Park Oval and September 11 at Providence Stadium, Guyana. If both teams make the top two, a Qualifier 1 showdown is also possible.
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| CPL 2025 Final | TKR won (Hosein POTM) |
| CPL 2024 Final | TKR won by 5 wickets |
| CPL 2023 | GAW won tournament |
| CPL 2022 | GAW won tournament |
TKR vs Jamaica Kingsmen — The New Rivalry
Jamaica Kingsmen are a brand-new franchise built around CPL returnees Andre Russell and captain Rovman Powell, both of whom played pivotal roles for TKR in recent seasons. Russell won the CPL title with TKR in 2024 before switching to the new franchise. The two TKR-Kingsmen meetings (August 15 in Jamaica; August 31 at home) carry clear grudge-match energy.
TKR vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons — The Trinidad-Antigua Edge
TKR and the Falcons have produced some close encounters in recent seasons, including a 2024 playoff clash. They meet twice — August 22 in Antigua and September 2 in Port of Spain.
Trinbago Knight Riders CPL 2026 Squad
Local Players: Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hosein, Justin Greaves, Dominic Drakes, Jyd Goolie, Dexter Sween, Terrance Hinds, Nathan Edward, Joshua Da Silva, Abdul-Raheem Toppin.
Overseas Players: Alex Hales (England), Usman Tariq (Pakistan), Colin Munro (New Zealand), Matthew Breetzke (South Africa), Amshi de Silva (Sri Lanka).
See the complete Trinbago Knight Riders Squad 2026 for full player profiles, or compare rosters across the CPL 2026 Squads.
Key departure: Andre Russell left TKR to join the Jamaica Kingsmen, having played a major role in TKR’s 2024 title run. His absence is the biggest hole in the squad, but the retention of Pollard, Narine, Hosein, and Pooran keeps the spine of the team intact.
TKR vs GAW Squad Comparison 2026
| Category | TKR | Guyana Amazon Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | Nicholas Pooran | TBC |
| Star Spinner | Sunil Narine | Gudakesh Motie |
| Power Hitter | Kieron Pollard | TBC |
| Left-arm Spin | Akeal Hosein | Khary Pierre |
| CPL Titles | 5 | 0 |
Coaching Staff & Ownership
Head Coach: Dwayne Bravo — the legendary Trinidad all-rounder who captained TKR from 2013 to 2019 and led them to three CPL titles (2015, 2017, 2018). Bravo retired from professional cricket during CPL 2024 and moved seamlessly into coaching, bringing deep knowledge of Trinidad conditions and T20 strategy.
Captain: Nicholas Pooran — took over from Kieron Pollard in August 2025 and led TKR to the CPL 2025 title in his first season as captain.
Owners: The Knight Riders Group — a Mumbai-based sports investment vehicle led by Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Jay Mehta (via Red Chillies Entertainment). The group bought the franchise in 2015 (then Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel) and renamed it Trinbago Knight Riders in 2016. The group also owns teams in the ILT20, MLC (New York), and Global Super League.
CPL 2026 Playoff Schedule & Final Details
The CPL 2026 playoffs are entirely hosted at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados — the first time Barbados has hosted the CPL final.
| Stage | Date | Day | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliminator | September 16 | Wednesday | 3rd vs 4th; loser eliminated |
| Qualifier 1 | September 17 | Thursday | 1st vs 2nd; winner goes to final |
| Qualifier 2 | September 18 | Friday | Winner Eliminator vs Loser Q1 |
| CPL 2026 Final | September 20 | Sunday | Winner Q1 vs Winner Q2 |
How TKR can reach the final:
- Finish 1st or 2nd → enter Qualifier 1; one win secures the final berth.
- Finish 3rd or 4th → must win the Eliminator, then Qualifier 2.
- Finish 5th–7th → eliminated at group stage.
TKR have appeared in the top four in the majority of CPL seasons, and their five title wins (2015, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2025) make them the most reliable playoff performer in CPL history.
Where to Watch TKR CPL 2026 Live
| Region | Broadcaster | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean / West Indies | Flow Sports / SportsMax | Primary regional broadcaster |
| United States | Willow TV | Also on Sling TV, FuboTV, YouTube TV Sports Plus |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | Part of Sky’s cricket coverage |
| India / South Asia | FanCode / Star Sports | Check local listings |
| Global (streaming) | cplt20.com | Official stream details will be confirmed closer to the tournament |
See our CPL 2026 Live Streaming guide for platform-by-platform details. TKR matches start at 7:00 PM AST, which is 4:30 AM IST for South Asian fans. The August 28 home match against Barbados Royals starts at 8:00 PM local / 5:30 AM IST — the latest start time on TKR’s schedule.
CPL Tickets 2026 Trinidad
Trinbago Knight Riders home matches — all five fixtures are being played at Queen’s Park Oval, and tickets for these matches are now on sale. Prices start at just US$28.
Trinbago Knight Riders History
Trinbago Knight Riders are the only franchise to have won five CPL titles, placing them comfortably ahead of every rival.
| Year | Title | Final Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CPL Champions | Barbados Tridents | TKR won |
| 2017 | CPL Champions | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | TKR won |
| 2018 | CPL Champions | Guyana Amazon Warriors | TKR won |
| 2020 | CPL Champions | St Lucia Zouks | TKR won (unbeaten) |
| 2025 | CPL Champions | Guyana Amazon Warriors | TKR won (Hosein POTM) |
The 2020 season was especially dominant — TKR went through the entire tournament without losing a match, one of the most complete performances in franchise T20 cricket history anywhere in the world.
FAQs
When is TKR’s first match in CPL 2026?
Saturday, August 8, against St Kitts & Nevis Patriots at Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent, starting 7:00 PM Caribbean time (4:30 AM IST on August 9).
How many matches will TKR play in CPL 2026?
10 group-stage matches. If TKR qualify for the playoffs, they can play up to 3 additional matches — the Eliminator or Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2, and the Final on September 20.
Where do TKR play their home matches?
Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Their home leg runs from August 26 to September 2, with five consecutive home matches.
Who is the captain of the Trinbago Knight Riders in CPL 2026?
Nicholas Pooran, who took over the captaincy in mid-2025, led the team to the CPL 2025 title. He was retained via right-to-match at the May 2026 draft.
Is Sunil Narine playing for TKR in CPL 2026?
Yes — retained through the right-to-match process at the 2026 draft, alongside Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, and Akeal Hosein.
Is Andre Russell still in TKR’s squad?
No. Russell left TKR in 2026 to join the newly formed Jamaica Kingsmen, alongside captain Rovman Powell. He played a key role in TKR’s 2024 title win but wasn’t retained for 2026.
Who owns Trinbago Knight Riders?
The Knight Riders Group, a Mumbai-based sports investment company led by Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Jay Mehta — the same group that owns Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.
What is TKR’s biggest rivalry in CPL 2026?
Guyana Amazon Warriors, whom they beat in the 2025 final. The teams meet twice in the group stage — August 29 and September 11 — with a possible third playoff meeting.
When and where is the CPL 2026 final?
Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados — the first time Barbados has hosted the CPL final.
How many CPL titles have TKR won?
Five — in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2025 — the most of any franchise in CPL history.
Who is TKR’s head coach in CPL 2026?
Dwayne Bravo, in his second year as head coach after retiring from professional cricket during CPL 2024.
Where can I watch TKR matches from India?
Via FanCode and Star Sports Network. Most matches kick off at 4:30 AM IST (7:00 PM Caribbean time).
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