West Indies 2026 home season: Sri Lanka, NZ and Pakistan series schedule
Synopsis
Cricket West Indies has mapped out a packed 2026 home season — four WTC Tests, five ODIs against New Zealand, and a historic first international Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. For a West Indies side sitting ninth in the WTC standings, this summer at home is less a schedule and more a lifeline.
Key Takeaways
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed the full 2026 men's home season schedule against Sri Lanka , New Zealand , and Pakistan .
The season runs from 3 June to 6 August 2026 across Jamaica, Antigua, Guyana, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Two two-match Test series — against Sri Lanka and Pakistan — form part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle.
The Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad will host its first-ever international Test match when West Indies face Pakistan on 25–29 July .
West Indies currently sit ninth in the WTC standings after eight matches this cycle.
Barbados was added as a host venue for the final two ODIs of the New Zealand series at Kensington Oval .
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has released the complete schedule for the 2026 men's home season, confirming international series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan across multiple Caribbean venues from June to August 2026. The season carries significant weight within the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle, with two separate two-match Test series forming the centrepiece.
Season Opener: Sri Lanka White-Ball and Test Series
The home season gets underway in Jamaica, where the West Indies host Sri Lanka for a white-ball double-header — three ODIs and three T20Is — at Sabina Park between 3 and 14 June. The sides then travel to Antigua for a two-match Test series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, scheduled for 25–29 June and 3–7 July. Both Tests count toward the ICC World Test Championship standings.
New Zealand Five-Match ODI Series
A five-match ODI series against New Zealand follows in mid-July, split across two venues. Guyana National Stadium hosts the opening three matches on 11, 13 and 16 July, before the series moves to Kensington Oval, Barbados for the final two encounters on 19 and 21 July. CWI confirmed in a release that Barbados was added as a host venue for the closing matches of this series.
Pakistan Tests and a Historic Milestone
The home season concludes in Trinidad and Tobago, where the Men in Maroon take on Pakistan in a two-match Test series from 25–29 July and 2–6 August. The first Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy will mark the venue's first-ever international Test match — a historic moment for Caribbean cricket infrastructure. The second Test will be held at the Queen's Park Oval.
West Indies' WTC Standing and What Is at Stake
The West Indies currently occupy ninth place in the ICC World Test Championship standings, having played eight matches in the current cycle. The four home Tests against Sri Lanka and Pakistan represent a critical opportunity to improve their position ahead of the WTC final qualification cut-off. Notably, home conditions in the Caribbean — pace-friendly pitches and humid conditions — could prove advantageous for the Men in Maroon.
Full 2026 Home Season Schedule
Sri Lanka Series:
1st ODI – 3 June, Sabina Park, Jamaica
2nd ODI – 6 June, Sabina Park, Jamaica
3rd ODI – 8 June, Sabina Park, Jamaica
1st T20I – 11 June, Sabina Park, Jamaica
2nd T20I – 13 June, Sabina Park, Jamaica
3rd T20I – 14 June, Sabina Park, Jamaica
1st Test – 25–29 June, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
2nd Test – 3–7 July, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
New Zealand Series:
1st ODI – 11 July, Guyana National Stadium
2nd ODI – 13 July, Guyana National Stadium
3rd ODI – 16 July, Guyana National Stadium
4th ODI – 19 July, Kensington Oval, Barbados
5th ODI – 21 July, Kensington Oval, Barbados
Pakistan Series:
1st Test – 25–29 July, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago
2nd Test – 2–6 August, Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago
With four Tests, five ODIs, and three T20Is across the Caribbean, the 2026 home season represents one of the busiest and most consequential domestic windows for West Indies cricket in recent years.
Point of View
Four home Tests represent the clearest path to relevance in the cycle — yet home advantage has been inconsistent for the Men in Maroon in recent years. The Brian Lara Cricket Academy milestone is symbolically powerful, but the real story is whether this team can convert Caribbean conditions into WTC points. The inclusion of a five-match ODI series against New Zealand adds commercial value but dilutes the Test focus at a critical juncture — a tension CWI will need to manage carefully.
NationPress
9 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the West Indies 2026 home cricket season schedule?
Cricket West Indies will host Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan between June and August 2026. The schedule includes Tests, ODIs, and T20Is across Jamaica, Antigua, Guyana, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago.
When do West Indies play Pakistan in the 2026 Test series?
West Indies face Pakistan in a two-match Test series on 25–29 July and 2–6 August 2026, both in Trinidad and Tobago — at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy and Queen's Park Oval respectively.
What is historic about the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Test match?
The first Test between West Indies and Pakistan on 25–29 July 2026 will be the Brian Lara Cricket Academy's first-ever international Test match, marking a significant milestone for the venue and Caribbean cricket infrastructure.
Where do West Indies stand in the ICC World Test Championship?
West Indies currently sit ninth in the ICC World Test Championship standings, having played eight matches in the current cycle. The four home Tests in 2026 are crucial for improving their position.
Which venues are hosting matches in the West Indies 2026 home season?
Matches will be held at Sabina Park (Jamaica), Sir Vivian Richards Stadium (Antigua), Guyana National Stadium (Guyana), Kensington Oval (Barbados), Brian Lara Cricket Academy, and Queen's Park Oval (both in Trinidad and Tobago).
