The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is known for its energetic atmosphere, enthusiastic crowd and West Indian touch. The CPL combines cricket with festivities, which makes it different from any other fair. And the 2025 season is planned with exciting cricket matches with the biggest T20 stars from around the world.

The tournament has already started from August 15, 2025 to September 30, 2025 in various Caribbean islands. These include Trinidad, Guyana, Barbados, St. Lucia, Jamaica and St. Kitts. With its six competing franchises, the CPL 2025 will see 34 matches being played.

Let’s take a closer look at the complete schedule, squads, match dates and venues for the Caribbean Premier League 2025.

CPL 2025: Tournament Format

This year’s CPL has retained the typical round-robin and knockout format:

• League stage: Each team plays the other teams twice (home and away).
• Playoffs: Top 4 teams qualify.
• Semi-finals and final: Top two teams will face each other in Semi-final 1, while the third and fourth placed teams will face each other in Semi-final 2. The winners will face each other in the Grand Finale.
• Total matches: 34

This format features many exciting matches, with each game playing a vital role in the race for the title.

CPL 2025 Teams and Squads

Six franchises will participate in the CPL 2025 season:

1. Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR)
2. Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW)
3. Jamaica Tallawahs (JT)
4. Barbados Royals (BR)
5. St. Lucia Kings (SLK)
6. St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots (SKNP)

Each team has a mix of Caribbean players and international players. Here are the key players to watch:

• Trinbago Knight Riders: Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran
• Guyana Amazon Warriors: Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Imran Tahir, Shai Hope
• Jamaica Tallawahs: Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Fabian Allen, Chris Green
• Barbados Royals: Jason Holder, Kyle Meyers, Rahkeem Cornwall, Quinton de Kock
• St. Lucia Kings: Alzarri Joseph, Faf du Plessis, Sikandar Raza, Johnson Charles
• St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots: Evin Lewis, Dwayne Bravo, Rashid Khan, Joshua da Silva

CPL 2025 Schedule and Key Matches

Some of the highlight fixtures of CPL 2025 include:

• TKR vs BR: August 15, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad
• GAW vs SLK: August 18, Providence Stadium, Guyana
• JT vs SKNP: August 20, Sabina Park, Jamaica
• TKR vs GAW: September 5, Trinidad (repeat of 2023 and 2024 finals)
• JT vs BR: September 12, Jamaica
• Eliminator: September 26, Guyana
• Semi-Final 1: September 27, Guyana
• Semi-Final 2: September 28, Guyana
• Final: September 30, Providence Stadium, Guyana

The Caribbean Premier League often produces thrilling last-ball finishes and superb individual performances. And that’s why fans are eagerly waiting to see which team will emerge champions in 2025.

CPL 2025 Venues

One of the unique aspects of the CPL is its multinational hosting model, which showcases the beauty and culture of the Caribbean islands. Matches will be played at the following venues:

• Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad
• Sabina Park, Jamaica
• Kensington Oval, Barbados
• Darren Sammy Stadium, St. Lucia
• Warner Park, St. Kitts
• Providence Stadium, Guyana.

The final stage, which also includes the playoffs, will be held at Providence Stadium in Guyana. It has become a favorite venue due to its lively crowd and star-studded atmosphere.

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Why is CPL 2025 special?

1. Caribbean Carnival Atmosphere: The CPL is a festival that combines music, dance and culture with sports.
2. Global Superstars: From Rashid Khan to Quinton de Kock, international players add the ultimate power to the matches.
3. West Indian Flair: Batsmen like Andre Russell, Rovman Powell and Nicholas Pooran bring fearless cricket to the field.
4. Emerging Talents: The CPL has always been a platform for young Caribbean cricketers to shine on the world stage.
5. Balanced Competition: No single team can dominate the league, so there will be exciting encounters.

With six strong teams, an international star team and amazing venues, fans can expect non-stop action for six weeks. Whether Pollard hits a six for TKR or Rashid Khan takes a wicket for SKNP, this tournament is all set to give us unforgettable moments.

As the CPL 2025 in Guyana draws to a close, the big question remains: Who will lift the Caribbean Premier League trophy in 2025?