Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025: Full Schedule, Squads, Match Dates, Venues
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:
- Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR)
- Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW)
- Jamaica Tallawahs (JT)
- Barbados Royals (BR)
- St. Lucia Kings (SLK)
- 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 Â
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Result | Time (Local) | GMT / IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, Thu | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, 1st Match | Warner Park, St Kitts | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots won by 6 wkts | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Aug 15) |
| Aug 15, Fri | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, 2nd Match | Warner Park, St Kitts | Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 5 wkts | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Aug 16) |
| Aug 16, Sat | Barbados Royals vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, 3rd Match | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons won by 6 wkts | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Aug 17) |
| Aug 17, Sun | Trinbago Knight Riders vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, 4th Match | Warner Park, St Kitts | TKR won by 12 runs | 11:00 AM LOCAL | 03:00 PM GMT / 8:30 PM IST |
| Aug 17, Sun | Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, 5th Match | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | Abandoned (wet outfield) | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Aug 18) |
| Aug 19, Tue | Saint Lucia Kings vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, 6th Match | Warner Park, St Kitts | SLK won by 3 runs | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Aug 20) |
| Aug 20, Wed | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs TKR, 7th Match | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | Falcons won by 8 runs | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Aug 21) |
| Aug 21, Thu | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Royals, 8th Match | Warner Park, St Kitts | Patriots won by 12 runs | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Aug 22) |
| Aug 22, Fri | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, 9th Match | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | Warriors won by 83 runs | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Aug 23) |
| Aug 23, Sat | TKR vs Saint Lucia Kings, 10th Match | Daren Sammy Stadium, St Lucia | TKR won by 18 runs | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Aug 24) |
| Aug 24, Sun | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, 11th Match | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua | Falcons won by 7 wkts | 11:00 AM LOCAL | 03:00 PM GMT / 8:30 PM IST |
| Aug 24, Sun | SLK vs Barbados Royals, 12th Match | Daren Sammy Stadium, St Lucia | Abandoned (rain) | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Aug 25) |
| Aug 26, Tue | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Saint Lucia Kings, 13th Match | Daren Sammy Stadium, St Lucia | SLK won by 4 wkts | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Aug 27) |
| Aug 27, Wed | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs TKR, 14th Match | Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad | TKR won by 8 wkts | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Aug 28) |
| Aug 28, Thu | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Saint Lucia Kings, 15th Match | Daren Sammy Stadium, St Lucia | SLK won by 7 wkts | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Aug 29) |
| Aug 29, Fri | Barbados Royals vs TKR, 16th Match | Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad | TKR won by 7 wkts | 08:00 PM LOCAL | 12:00 AM GMT / 5:30 AM IST (Aug 30) |
| Aug 30, Sat | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs TKR, 17th Match | Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad | TKR won by 6 wkts | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Aug 31) |
| Aug 31, Sun | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Saint Lucia Kings, 18th Match | Daren Sammy Stadium, St Lucia | SLK won by 6 wkts | 11:00 AM LOCAL | 03:00 PM GMT / 8:30 PM IST |
| Sep 01, Mon | TKR vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, 19th Match | Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad | TKR won by 12 runs | 11:00 AM LOCAL | 03:00 PM GMT / 8:30 PM IST |
| Sep 03, Wed | TKR vs Saint Lucia Kings, 20th Match | Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad | SLK won by 7 wkts | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Sep 04) |
| Sep 04, Thu | Barbados Royals vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, 21st Match | Kensington Oval, Barbados | GAW won by 4 wkts | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Sep 05) |
| Sep 05, Fri | Barbados Royals vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, 22nd Match | Kensington Oval, Barbados | Falcons won by 4 wkts | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Sep 06) |
| Sep 06, Sat | TKR vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, 23rd Match | Providence Stadium, Guyana | GAW won by 3 wkts | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Sep 07) |
| Sep 07, Sun | Barbados Royals vs Saint Lucia Kings, 24th Match | Kensington Oval, Barbados | BR won by 27 runs | 11:00 AM LOCAL | 03:00 PM GMT / 8:30 PM IST |
| Sep 07, Sun | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, 25th Match | Providence Stadium, Guyana | Patriots won by 5 runs | 08:00 PM LOCAL | 12:00 AM GMT / 5:30 AM IST (Sep 08) |
| Sep 10, Wed | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, 26th Match | Providence Stadium, Guyana | – (Upcoming) | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Sep 11) |
| Sep 11, Thu | Barbados Royals vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, 27th Match | Kensington Oval, Barbados | – (Upcoming) | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Sep 12) |
| Sep 12, Fri | Barbados Royals vs TKR, 28th Match | Kensington Oval, Barbados | – (Upcoming) | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Sep 13) |
| Sep 13, Sat | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Saint Lucia Kings, 29th Match | Providence Stadium, Guyana | – (Upcoming) | 11:00 AM LOCAL | 03:00 PM GMT / 8:30 PM IST |
| Sep 14, Sun | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Barbados Royals, 30th Match | Providence Stadium, Guyana | – (Upcoming) | 07:00 PM LOCAL | 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Sep 15) |
| Sep 16, Tue | Eliminator | Providence Stadium, Guyana | – (Upcoming) | 08:00 PM LOCAL | 12:00 AM GMT / 5:30 AM IST (Sep 17) |
| Sep 17, Wed | Qualifier 1 | Providence Stadium, Guyana | – (Upcoming) | 08:00 PM LOCAL | 12:00 AM GMT / 5:30 AM IST (Sep 18) |
| Sep 19, Fri | Qualifier 2 | Providence Stadium, Guyana | – (Upcoming) | 08:00 PM LOCAL | 12:00 AM GMT / 5:30 AM IST (Sep 20) |
| Sep 21, Sun | Final | Providence Stadium, Guyana | – (Upcoming) | 08:00 PM LOCAL | 12:00 AM GMT / 5:30 AM IST (Sep 22) |
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?
- Caribbean Carnival Atmosphere: The CPL is a festival that combines music, dance and culture with sports.
- Global Superstars: From Rashid Khan to Quinton de Kock, international players add the ultimate power to the matches.
- West Indian Flair: Batsmen like Andre Russell, Rovman Powell and Nicholas Pooran bring fearless cricket to the field.
- Emerging Talents: The CPL has always been a platform for young Caribbean cricketers to shine on the world stage.
- 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?
FAQs
Q1. When will CPL 2025 start and end?
CPL 2025 started on August 14, 2025 and will end on September 21, 2025.
Q2. How many teams are playing in CPL 2025?
A total of 6 teams are competing: TKR, GAW, JT, BR, SLK and SKNP.
Q3. Which stadium will host the CPL 2025 final?
Providence Stadium in Guyana will host the CPL 2025 final.
