Published on: Aug 5, 2026 4:06 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 5, 2026 4:06 pm IST
The 14th edition of West Indies’ biggest cricketing carnival, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL 2026), is all set to get underway from August 7 and last till September 20. The tournament returns with six weeks of intense and thrilling T20 cricket across the Caribbean.
This season promises to be bigger, better, and, of course exciting as one more team is added to the league, i.e., the Jamaica Kingsmen. This means the CPL will no longer be contested between 6 teams, as it has expanded to 7 teams now.
Caribbean Premier League (CPL 2026) group games will kick off from August 7 and last till September 13. The playoffs get underway on 16th September, and the final will be played on 20 September in Barbados. Check out the full schedule below.
Check out the full squads of all seven teams competing in the Caribbean Premier League 2026 (CPL 2026)
Moeen Ali (C), Amir Jangoo, Anderson Mahase, Anderson Phillip, Evin Lewis, Fabian Allen, Jahmar Hamilton, Jayden Seales, Joshua James, Karima Gore, Kusal Perera, Milind Kumar, Alzarri Joseph, Rahkeem Cornwall, Shadab Khan, Shamar Springer, Sufyan Moqim, Tajinder Singh
Brandon King (C), Chris Green, Daniel Sams, George Linde, Gudakesh Motie, Jakeem Pollard, Johann Layne, Kadeem Alleyne, Kofi James, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Quinton de Kock, Ramon Simmonds, Rivaldo Clarke, Shadrack Descarte, Sherfane Rutherford, Zachary Carter, Zishan Motara
Imran Tahir (C), Dwaine Pretorius, Glenn Phillips, Shai Hope, Isai Thorne, Jonathan van Lange, Khary Pierre, Matthew Nandu, Mavendra Dindiyal, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nabi, Quentin Sampson, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Romario Shepherd, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Shamar Joseph, Shimron Hetmyer, Veerasammy Permaul
Rovman Powell (C), Andre Russell, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Jeavor Royal, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Keemo Paul, Kelvin Pitman, Kirk McKenzie, Maaz Sadaqat, Odean Smith, Romaine Morris, Saim Ayub, Shaqkere Parris, Shayan Jahangir, Tayyab Arif, Usman Khan, Vitel Lawes
Jason Holder (C), Alick Athanaze, Andre Fletcher, Ashmead Nedd, Dasun Shanaka, Jeremiah Louis, Johnson Charles, Kevin Wickham, Kyle Mayers, Micah McKenzie, Mikyle Louis, Naseem Shah, Navin Bidaisee, Nikhil Chaudhary, Obed McCoy, Wanindu Hasaranga, Waqar Salamkheil
Roston Chase (C), Ackeem Auguste, Amari Goodridge, Charith Asalanka, Damion Joachim, Darron Nedd, Jewel Andrew, Johann Jeremiah, Joshua Bishop, Kamil Pooran, Keon Gaston, Maheesh Theekshana, Matthew Forde, McKenny Clarke, Noor Ahmad, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Tim Seifert
Nicholas Pooran (C), Abdul‑Raheem Toppin, Akeal Hosein, Alex Hales, Amshi de Silva, Colin Munro, Dexter Sween, Dominic Drakes, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Jyd Goolie, Matthew Breetzke, Nathan Edward, Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Terrance Hinds, Usman Tariq
The 14th edition of the Caribbean Premier League will be contested across 8 different venues in the Caribbean. Check out all the eight venues below.
The Trinbago Kinght Riders will enter the Caribbean Premier League 2026 as the reigning champions. The Knight Riders are also the most successful franchise in the history of the league, having won the title a record 5 times. The Jamaica franchise is second on this list, having won the title thrice. Check out the CPL winners over the years.
Indian fans can catch all the action from The Caribbean Premier League 2026 (CPL 2026) through multiple platforms:
CPL 2026 promises to be one of the most competitive editions yet, with fresh talent mixing alongside seasoned stars. Iconic Caribbean venues will host thrilling battles, and franchises like Trinbago Knight Riders, Jamaica Tallawahs, and Guyana Amazon Warriors aim to extend their legacies. Expect fireworks, drama, and unforgettable cricketing moments.