The 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League final is being played today, Sunday, September 20, at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons are facing the Jamaica Kingsmen, with the match scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Barbados time.
Neither team has previously won the CPL title. Whatever happens in the final, the tournament will have a new champion. This is also the first time the CPL final has been staged at Kensington Oval.
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
The Falcons qualified directly for the final after winning Qualifier 1. They defeated the Guyana Amazon Warriors by nine wickets after dismissing Guyana for 76 and chasing down the target.
The victory continued the Falcons’ strong run and gave them additional rest before the championship match. The team is captained by Moeen Ali.
**Jamaica Kingsmen**
Jamaica had to take the longer route through the playoffs.
They first defeated the Barbados Tridents by nine wickets in the Eliminator. They then beat the Guyana Amazon Warriors by five wickets in Qualifier 2, successfully chasing a target of 207.
The Kingsmen are captained by Rovman Powell.
Jamaica’s recent form
The Kingsmen had lost their final two league matches before the playoffs, but their performances changed once the knockout stage began. They won both playoff matches and produced strong batting displays.
The Falcons have the advantage of reaching the final directly and having more time to prepare. Moeen Ali has nevertheless acknowledged Jamaica’s recent form as a significant challenge.
Key players
**Antigua & Barbuda Falcons**
– Moeen Ali — captain
– Kusal Perera
– Evin Lewis
– Rahkeem Cornwall
– Shadab Khan
– Alzarri Joseph
– Jayden Seales
– Fabian Allen
**Jamaica Kingsmen**
– Rovman Powell — captain
– Andre Russell
– Reeza Hendricks
– Keacy Carty
– Saim Ayub
– Odean Smith
– Keemo Paul
Final details
**Venue:** Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
**Date:** Sunday, September 20, 2026
**Start:** 7:00 p.m. Barbados time
**Match:** Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Jamaica Kingsmen
**Competition:** CPL 2026 Final
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