Cricket West Indies unveils its 2026 home season schedule, featuring series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan. Barbados has been added as a host for the NZ ODIs, sharing matches with Guyana due to logistical issues.
Cricket West Indies unveils 2026 Home Series schedule against Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has officially unveiled the full schedule for the 2026 Men's International Home Series, setting the stage for an electrifying summer of cricket across the Caribbean. The 2026 home season will feature international series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan, bringing world-class cricket to multiple territories and delivering months of high-energy action throughout the region, according to the CWI website.
Barbados Added as Co-Host for New Zealand Series
As part of the finalised schedule, Barbados has been added as a host venue for the One-Day International series against New Zealand, with the final two matches now set to be played there. CWI CEO, Chris Dehring, explained the adjustment, "Cricket West Indies engaged in discussions with the Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana regarding logistical challenges associated with hosting the five ODIs. Subsequently, the Governments of Guyana and Barbados proposed a collaborative arrangement to share the matches and associated operational costs between the two territories. Following consultation with New Zealand Cricket, Cricket West Indies approved the arrangement as part of its continued commitment to delivering a successful and memorable series for players, fans, and the wider Caribbean community. Cricket West Indies wishes to express its sincere gratitude to the Governments of Guyana and Barbados for their cooperative spirit, flexibility, and swift action in ensuring the series proceeds without disruption."
Summer Tour Itinerary
The summer officially bowls off in Jamaica with a white-ball series against Sri Lanka from June 3-14, featuring three One Day Internationals and three T20 Internationals. The teams will then travel to Antigua for a two-match Test series scheduled for June 25-29 and July 3-7.
Attention will then shift to a five-match ODI series against New Zealand, with Guyana hosting the opening three matches on July 11, 13 and 16, before the series concludes in Barbados with the final two encounters on July 19 and 21.
The final leg of the home season will take place in Trinidad & Tobago, where the "Men in Maroon" will face Pakistan in a two-match Test series from July 25-29 and August 2-6. The series will also mark a historic milestone for the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, which is set to host its first-ever international Test match.
Full International Home Series Schedule
Sri Lanka series schedule
First ODI - June 3, Sabina Park, Jamaica
Second ODI - June 6, Sabina Park, Jamaica
Third ODI - June 8, Sabina Park, Jamaica
First T20I - June 11, Sabina Park, Jamaica
Second T20I - June 13, Sabina Park, Jamaica
Third T20I - June 14, Sabina Park, Jamaica
First Test - June 25-29, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua & Barbuda
Second Test - July 3-7, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua & Barbuda
New Zealand series schedule
First ODI - July 11, Guyana National Stadium, Guyana
Second ODI - July 13, Guyana National Stadium, Guyana
Third ODI - July 16, Guyana National Stadium, Guyana
Fourth ODI - July 19, Kensington Oval, Barbados
Fifth ODI - July 21, Kensington Oval, Barbados
Pakistan series schedule
First Test - July 25-29, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago
Second Test - August 2-6, Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago.
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