The Women’s Caribbean Premier League has a completely new look for 2026. Entering its 5th season, the league has been rebuilt from the ground up, to celebrate and amplify Caribbean women and their voices.
Three core values stand at the centre of this initiative: Empowerment, the will to win, and forming a close community. The tournament commits to putting Caribbean women at the centre and inspiring the next generation. The goal is to show young female athletes that, in the future, they have a place at the highest level of cricket.
The league also has a new creative platform, “she’s in”, which will be promoted through dedicated advertisements across female-focused social media platforms in the region.
The tournament will be held in Barbados, at Kensington Oval; during the first two weeks of September. Remarkably, the competition welcomes a 4th team – Jamaica Empress, joining Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders.
Every match is going to be more than just a cricket match. Each matchday will offer: Children’s activity zones, cricket skills sessions, health & wellness checks, and the chance to explore products from female entrepreneurs of the region.
Pete Russell, the CEO of WCPL had this to say about the tournament’s new look, “The WCPL is about much more than what happens on the field. We are creating a platform where women can be celebrated, communities can come together, and young girls can see clear pathways to success in sport and beyond.”
Looking to the year 2027, WCPL looks to invite teams from outside the Caribbean to make it a global competition.
Fixture for 2026 WCPL:
5th September: Barbados Tridents vs Trinbago Knight Riders
6th September: Jamaica Empress vs Guyana Amazon Warriors
10th September: Trinbago Knight Riders vs Jamaica Empress
12th September: Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors
12th September: Barbados Tridents vs Jamaica Empress
13th September: Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Barbados Tridents
16th September: Playoff – 2nd vs 3rd Team
17th September: 1st team vs Playoff winner
Speaking about the league’s impact on the athletes, national captain Hayley Matthews said, “I’ve seen firsthand the impact of WCPL on women across the region. It’s powerful and far-reaching. It illuminates the potential in every girl, giving them not just visibility, but something to believe in and a dream to chase.”
The expansion of this league might be the best thing for women’s cricket in the region. Its growth might inspire more girls to choose cricket, and eventually, produce the next generation of talent.
