The 2026 West Indies Championship is set to bowl off this Sunday, April 12th, with a new format.
Serving as a prelude to a packed summer of cricket across the region, the tournament will also see players competing fiercely for international selection.
Announced previously, the new structure will feature three concurrent, three-match bilateral series played across the region, with the traditional West Indies Championship points system being utilised.
Key Elements:
• The six regional franchises will be seeded 1–6 based on their final standings at the end of the 2025 edition of the tournament.
• The winners of each bilateral contest will be ranked 1st through 3rd based on total points accumulated, with the top-ranked team advancing directly to the Grand Final.
• During the Playoff round, the 1st placed team will take on the West Indies Academy to maintain match readiness and ensure fairness of preparation ahead of the final. While the 2nd and 3rd-ranked teams will meet in a Playoff match to determine the second finalist.
Reigning champions Guyana Harpy Eagles will open their campaign against the Windward Islands Volcanoes in Antigua, Jamaica Scorpions will play Barbados Pride in Jamaica, and Leeward Islands Hurricanes face off against Trinidad and Tobago Red Force in Antigua.
See the full schedule:
