West Indies sets 2026 cricket schedule with three teams

Cricket West Indies has announced a full schedule of international home fixtures for its men's team in 2026, featuring three visiting nations across multiple formats and venues throughout the Caribbean. The season will run from June 3 to August 6.

The summer of cricket will begin with Sri Lanka's tour, starting with a white-ball series in Jamaica. Sabina Park in Kingston will host three One-Day Internationals and three Twenty20 Internationals from June 3 to 14. The teams will then move to Antigua for a two-match Test series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, with matches scheduled for June 25-29 and July 3-7.

New Zealand will visit next for a five-match ODI series from July 11 to 21. The series will be shared between Guyana and Barbados. The first three matches will be played at the Guyana National Stadium on July 11, 13, and 16. The final two ODIs will be held at Kensington Oval in Barbados on July 19 and 21.

Cricket West Indies CEO Chris Dehring explained that the decision to split the New Zealand series followed discussions with the governments of Guyana and Barbados. He stated that logistical challenges associated with hosting all five matches in Guyana led to a...