Seven franchises Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League
Meet the seven Caribbean Premier League franchises, explore their confirmed squads and follow every team through the 2026 season.
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The 2026 season expands to seven franchises. Jamaica Kingsmen enter as a new team, Barbados compete again as the Tridents, and Trinbago Knight Riders begin the campaign as defending champions.
Franchise directory
Open a franchise profile for its history, captain, coach, full squad, overseas players, fixtures, results and all-time CPL record.
Homegrown pace
Antigua and Barbuda
The Falcons bring Antiguan fast bowler Alzarri Joseph home for 2026 and add Evin Lewis to a returning core that includes Fabian Allen, Jayden Seales and Amir Jangoo.
The Tridents return
Barbados
Barbados return to the Tridents identity and national colours in 2026, with Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford and Brandon King among the senior Caribbean core.
Guyanese core
Guyana
Guyana retain Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Shai Hope and Shamar Joseph, while 10 of their 12 locally selected players come from Guyana.
New for 2026
Jamaica
The CPL's newest franchise restores a Jamaica-based men's team, led by a local group featuring Rovman Powell, Andre Russell and Odean Smith.
Experience up front
Saint Kitts and Nevis
The Patriots unite CPL's leading career run-scorer Johnson Charles with Andre Fletcher, while Jason Holder returns to strengthen an experienced Caribbean group.
Five nights at home
Saint Lucia
Roston Chase and Matthew Forde anchor the returning group, joined by Jewel Andrew and a fresh Saint Lucian pathway that includes McKenny Clarke.
Defending champions
Trinidad and Tobago
The 2025 champions retain a decorated core led by Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard and Akeal Hosein as they pursue another title.
At a glance
| Team | Home ground | Captain | Coach | Titles | Squad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium | To be announced | Paul Nixon | 0 | 18 players |
| Barbados Tridents | Kensington Oval | To be announced | To be announced | 2 | 17 players |
| Guyana Amazon Warriors | Providence Stadium | Imran Tahir | To be announced | 1 | 17 players |
| Jamaica Kingsmen | Sabina Park | Rovman Powell | To be announced | 0 | 20 players |
| St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Warner Park | To be announced | To be announced | 1 | 17 players |
| Saint Lucia Kings | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground | To be announced | To be announced | 1 | 17 players |
| Trinbago Knight Riders | Queen's Park Oval | Nicholas Pooran | Dwayne Bravo | 5 | 17 players |
Season format
Each franchise plays 10 league matches. The top four enter the Eliminator and Qualifiers before the CPL 2026 final in Barbados on 20 September.
Follow the points table →Seven teams compete across 35 matches.
Four teams progress to three knockout matches.
The last two teams meet at Kensington Oval.
Team guide
Seven franchises are listed for CPL 2026: Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Jamaica Kingsmen, St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, Saint Lucia Kings, and Trinbago Knight Riders.
Trinbago Knight Riders enter the 2026 season as defending champions after winning the 2025 title.
Each team has 10 league-stage fixtures. The top four teams advance to the playoffs at Kensington Oval.
Some players are available for only part of the season, so a team page may include replacements alongside the original squad. Match-day selection still depends on availability.
