The Republic Bank CPL 2025 is set to bring another month of high-octane T20 action to the Caribbean. Running from August 14 to September 21, the 13th edition features six franchises from across the region battling in a double round-robin format before the top four advance to the playoffs in Guyana.
This year’s tournament aligns fully with ICC T20I playing conditions, enforces stricter over rate rules, and introduces a fresh twist by requiring each team to field at least one player from the West Indies Breakout League in every match.
Fans can expect a mix of seasoned stars and emerging talents as the fight for the CPL title heats up.
Who won CPL 2024?
The Saint Lucia Kings won the Caribbean Premier League 2024, claiming their maiden title by defeating the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the final on October 6, 2024.
Chasing a target of 139 runs at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, the Kings delivered a composed performance to win by 6 wickets with 11 balls remaining.
Key contributions from Roston Chase and Aaron Jones in the crucial chase helped secure a historic victory for the franchise and brought immense joy to their fans, marking a memorable triumph after several close calls in previous CPL editions.
Which Teams are playing in CPL 2025?
The 2025 Caribbean Premier League features six franchises:
Team | Captain | Head Coach | Home Venue |
Saint Lucia Kings | David Wiese | Daren Sammy | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground |
Trinbago Knight Riders | Kieron Pollard | Dwayne Bravo | Brian Lara Cricket Academy |
Guyana Amazon Warriors | Imran Tahir | Rayon Griffith | Providence Stadium |
Barbados Royals | Rovman Powell | Trevor Penney | Kensington Oval |
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Kyle Mayers | Simon Helmet | Warner Park Sporting Complex |
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Chris Green | Shivnarine Chanderpaul | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium |
Why are Indian players not playing CPL?
Indian players are absent from the CPL and other foreign T20 leagues due to long-standing BCCI policies in place since around 2010. The rule emerged when the Big Bash League was being planned, and Cricket Australia showed interest in signing Indian stars like Rohit Sharma.
The BCCI anticipated that such participation could boost rival leagues’ viewership and media value, reduce the IPL’s exclusivity, and weaken its commercial dominance.
Under the current framework, active Indian male cricketers are barred from playing in any overseas T20 league. Only those who have fully retired from both international and domestic cricket can participate, and even then, they must obtain formal BCCI approval.
Where is the CPL Final 2025 venue?
The CPL 2025 Final will be held at Providence Stadium in Guyana on September 21, 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Guyana will host the CPL final.
CPL 2026 winner odds and latest betting
All odds via Dafabet and correct at time of publish.
Team | Odds |
Trinbago Knight Riders | 2.75 |
Guyana Amazon Warriors | 4 |
Barbados Royals | 5 |
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots | 6.5 |
Saint Lucia Kings | 6.5 |
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | 13 |
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CPL 2025 full match schedule
Date | Match | Venue |
Fri, Aug 15, 2025 | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts |
Sat, Aug 16, 2025 | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts |
Sun, Aug 17, 2025 | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Barbados Royals | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua |
Sun, Aug 17, 2025 | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts |
Mon, Aug 18, 2025 | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua |
Wed, Aug 20, 2025 | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Saint Lucia Kings | Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts |
Thu, Aug 21, 2025 | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua |
Fri, Aug 22, 2025 | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Royals | Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts |
Sat, Aug 23, 2025 | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua |
Sun, Aug 24, 2025 | Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St Lucia |
Sun, Aug 24, 2025 | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua |
Mon, Aug 25, 2025 | Saint Lucia Kings vs Barbados Royals | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St Lucia |
Wed, Aug 27, 2025 | Saint Lucia Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St Lucia |
Thu, Aug 28, 2025 | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua |
Fri, Aug 29, 2025 | Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St Lucia |
Sat, Aug 30, 2025 | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad |
Sun, Aug 31, 2025 | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad |
Sun, Aug 31, 2025 | Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St Lucia |
Mon, Sep 1, 2025 | Trinbago Knight Riders vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad |
Thu, Sep 4, 2025 | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Saint Lucia Kings | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad |
Fri, Sep 5, 2025 | Barbados Royals vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Kensington Oval, Barbados |
Sat, Sep 6, 2025 | Barbados Royals vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | Kensington Oval, Barbados |
Sun, Sep 7, 2025 | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Providence Stadium, Guyana |
Sun, Sep 7, 2025 | Barbados Royals vs Saint Lucia Kings | Kensington Oval, Barbados |
Mon, Sep 8, 2025 | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots | Providence Stadium, Guyana |
Thu, Sep 11, 2025 | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | Providence Stadium, Guyana |
Fri, Sep 12, 2025 | Barbados Royals vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots | Kensington Oval, Barbados |
Sat, Sep 13, 2025 | Barbados Royals vs Trinbago Knight Riders | Kensington Oval, Barbados |
Sun, Sep 14, 2025 | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Saint Lucia Kings | Providence Stadium, Guyana |
Mon, Sep 15, 2025 | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Barbados Royals | Providence Stadium, Guyana |
Wed, Sep 17, 2025 | Eliminator (3rd vs 4th) | Providence Stadium, Guyana |
Thu, Sep 18, 2025 | Qualifier 1 (1st vs 2nd) | Providence Stadium, Guyana |
Sat, Sep 20, 2025 | Qualifier 2 (Eliminator winner vs Qualifier 1 loser) | Providence Stadium, Guyana |
Mon, Sep 22, 2025 | Final (Qualifier 1 winner vs Qualifier 2 winner) | Providence Stadium, Guyana |
How to watch CPL 2025 in India
Fans in India can follow CPL 2025 live through official broadcast and streaming partners.
- TV Broadcast: Available on Star Sports network channels.
- Live Streaming: Fancode app and website with a subscription.
When is the CPL 2026 season?
While the exact dates for CPL 2026 have not been officially announced yet, the tournament traditionally follows a consistent annual schedule. Based on the established pattern, CPL 2026 is expected to run from mid-August to late September 2026.
What has been confirmed is that the CPL 2026 final will be hosted at the iconic Kensington Oval in Barbados for the very first time. This marks a significant milestone as Barbados has never previously hosted a CPL final, despite the Barbados Royals (formerly Tridents) winning the tournament twice in 2014 and 2019.