St Vincent to get first taste of CPL, Barbados to host final

Wth the announcement of the fixtures for this year’s Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League has come a number of firsts.

One of those firsts for the 39 matches set to take place from August 7-September 20 will be the hosting of games in St Vincent and the Grenadines.

The competition, which will include seven teams — Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, Barbados Royals, Jamaica Kingsmen, Guyana Amazon Warriors, St Lucia Kings, St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, and reigning champions the Trinbago Knight Riders.

The opening fixtures of the competition are scheduled for the scenic Arnos Vale Stadium, bringing the excitement of CPL cricket to a new audience.

In another first, Barbados will host the CPL final for the first time, setting the stage for a landmark conclusion to the competition.

Pete Russell, CEO of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League, said: “With an expanded tournament in 2026, we are delighted to be bringing CPL cricket to St Vincent & the Grenadines for the first time. We are equally excited about hosting finals week in Barbados, where we have ambitious plans to deliver the biggest and most memorable finale in the tournament’s 14-year history. Each year, our goal is to raise the bar, and I am more confident than ever that CPL 2026 will be our best season yet.”