New Delhi, April 16 -- The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will begin its 2026 season on August 7, with Arnos Vale in St Vincent and the Grenadines set to host matches for the first time in the tournament's history.

The league confirmed that this year's edition will be played across eight nations, equalling its widest geographical spread. According to ESPNcricinfo, the matches will take place in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago.

CPL chief executive Pete Russell described the inclusion of Arnos Vale as a significant step. According to a press release, he called it "A fantastic venue with a proud cricket history" and expressed confidence tha...