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CPL 2026 runs from August 7 to September 20 with seven teams for the first time.
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Fans in India can stream the Caribbean Premier League live on FanCode and YouTube.
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The tournament opener starts at 7:00 PM local time, which is 4:30 AM IST.
Caribbean Premier League kick offs for new 2026 season
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League returns for its 14th season, running from August 7 to September 20, with the tournament expanding to seven teams for the first time in its history. Defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders are joined by Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Jamaica Kingsmen, Saint Lucia Kings and St Kitts & Nevis Patriots.
A total of 39 matches will be played across eight venues, culminating in the first-ever Caribbean Premier League final to be staged in Barbados at the Kensington Oval. The season opens with the Jamaica Kingsmen taking on the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent.
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CPL 2026 start time worldwide
The Caribbean Premier League 2026 gets under way with Jamaica Kingsmen facing Antigua & Barbuda Falcons at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on August 7. Most matches begin at 7:00 PM local time.
Due to the Caribbean time zone, that translates to an early-morning slot of 4:30 AM IST for fans in India and a late-evening 12:00 AM BST start in the United Kingdom.
American and Canadian fans can watch the game at the same time due to the same time zones.
Match timings may vary for afternoon double-headers, which begin earlier in the day.
CPL 2026 schedule and venues
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Arnos Vale Stadium, St Vincent |
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Eight venues across seven territories |
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CPL 2026 TV channels and streaming by country
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Rush Live & Louder, CNC3, E-Networks, Winners TV |
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Where to watch CPL 2026 in the Caribbean
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TV channel: Rush Live & Louder, CNC3 (Trinidad and Tobago), E-Networks (Guyana), Winners TV (Saint Lucia)
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Live streaming: Rush Live & Louder
Pan-Caribbean coverage runs through Rush Live & Louder, the region’s first dedicated linear cricket channel, launched by CPL in partnership with Rush Sports on July 1, 2026.
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Where to watch CPL 2026 in India
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Live streaming: YouTube and FanCode
Fans in India can watch the Caribbean Premier League 2026 live on JioStar, with digital streaming across the Indian subcontinent available through YouTube and FanCode.
Where to watch CPL 2026 in the UK
Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the series live on TNT, with streaming available through Discovery+.
Where to watch CPL 2026 in USA and Canada
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Live streaming:Willow TV app and website
Fans in the United States and Canada can watch the tournament live on Willow TV, with streaming available through Willow by Cricbuzz.
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Where to watch CPL 2026 in Australia
Fans in Australia can watch the Caribbean Premier League 2026 live on Fox, with streaming available through YouTube.
Where to watch CPL 2026 in the UAE and Middle East
Fans in the UAE and the wider Middle East and North Africa region can follow the tournament through CricBuzz.
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