CPL 2026 begins with Trinbago Knight Riders defending title against Jamaica Kingsmen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 1:53 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) kicked off on August 7 and runs through September 20. This year's edition features seven teams competing in 39 matches. The tournament began at Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent, marking the venue's CPL debut. The Trinbago Knight Riders, the defending champions, commenced their title defense against the debuting Jamaica Kingsmen, who returned as a Jamaica-based franchise. Upcoming matches will follow a single round-robin format leading into the playoffs.
- •CPL runs from August 7 to September 20
- •First CPL with seven teams and 39 matches
- •Trinbago Knight Riders are defending champions
- •Tournament features single round-robin followed by playoffs
- •Arnos Vale Stadium hosts CPL matches for the first time
- 1:53 PMYahoo Sports — CPL 2026 schedule: Fixtures, score, format, points table and live streaming for Caribbean Premier League matches
"With the 14th edition of the Caribbean Premier League about to commence this week, here's a look at the involved teams, the match schedule and where you can catch the game live.
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