“WI OUTSIDE!”: CWI officially announces 2026 International Home Season for West Indies Men

May 28, 2026 Sports

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Kaieteur Sports – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has officially unveiled the full schedule for the 2026 Men’s International Home Series, setting the stage for an electrifying summer of cricket across the Caribbean under its bold new “WI OUTSIDE!” campaign.

The 2026 home season will feature international series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan, bringing world-class cricket to multiple territories and delivering months of high-energy action for cricket lovers throughout the region.

As part of the finalised schedule, Barbados has been added as a host venue for the One-Day International series against New Zealand, with the final two matches now set to be played there.

CWI CEO, Chris Dehring explained the adjustment: “Cricket West Indies engaged in discussions with the Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana regarding logistical challenges associated with hosting the five ODIs. Subsequently, the Governments of Guyana and Barbados proposed a collaborative arrangement to share the matches and associated operational costs between the two territories.

Following consultation with New Zealand Cricket, Cricket West Indies approved the arrangement as part of its continued commitment to delivering a successful and memorable series for players, fans, and the wider Caribbean community. Cricket West Indies wishes to express its sincere gratitude to the Governments of Guyana and Barbados for their cooperative spirit, flexibility, and swift action in ensuring the series proceeds without disruption.”

The summer officially bowls off in Jamaica with a white-ball series against Sri Lanka from June 3–14, featuring three One Day Internationals and three T20 Internationals. The teams will then travel to Antigua for a two-match Test series scheduled for June 25–29 and July 3–7.

Attention will then shift to a five-match ODI series against New Zealand, with Guyana hosting the opening three matches on July 11, 13 and 16, before the series concludes in Barbados with the final two encounters on July 19 and 21.

The final leg of the home season will take place in Trinidad & Tobago, where the “Men in Maroon” will face Pakistan in a two-match Test series from July 25–29 and August 2–6. The series will also mark a historic milestone for the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, which is set to host its first-ever international Test match.

Throughout the season, the “WI OUTSIDE!” campaign will serve as the unifying theme connecting fans and players through immersive match-day entertainment, school and community outreach programmes, digital fan experiences, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and interactive fan engagement activities across the Caribbean.

Dehring said the initiative captures the spirit and energy that have long defined West Indies cricket and urged fans throughout the region to fully embrace the experience this summer.

“West Indies cricket has always been about more than what happens on the field. It is about people, passion, culture, pride, and the unmatched energy that comes alive when our fans rally behind the maroon. ‘WI OUTSIDE!’ is a celebration of that spirit and an invitation to every cricket fan and proud West Indian to come out, fill the stands, wave their flags, and create the kind of atmosphere that makes West Indies cricket special,” said the CEO.

“We want this summer to feel like a movement across the region, where fans are fully engaged with the team and part of the experience every step of the way.”

Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets via tickets.windiescricket.com and be part of what promises to an exciting and thrilling summer of cricket. For updates on the “WI OUTSIDE” campaign and the 2026 International Home Series, visit www.windiescricket.com and follow @windiescricket on all major social media platforms.

Full International Home Series Schedule:

Versus Sri Lanka: All Formats

1st ODI – June 3 @Sabina Park, Jamaica

2nd ODI – June 6 @Sabina Park, Jamaica

3rd ODI – June 6 @Sabina Park, Jamaica

1st T20I – June 11 @Sabina Park, Jamaica

2nd T20I – June 13 @Sabina Park, Jamaica

3rd T20I – June 14 @Sabina Park, Jamaica

1st Test – June 25-29 @Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua & Barbuda

2nd Test – July 3-7 @Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua & Barbuda

Versus New Zealand: One-Day Internationals 

1st ODI – July 11 @Guyana National Stadium, Guyana

2nd ODI – July 13 @ Guyana National Stadium, Guyana

3rd ODI – July 16 @ Guyana National Stadium, Guyana

4th ODI – July 19 @Kensington Oval, Barbados

5th ODI – July 21 @ Kensington Oval, Barbados

Versus Pakistan: Tests

1st Test – July 25-29 @Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago

2nd Test – August 2-6 @Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago

 

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• Chris Dehring, cricket, Cricket West Indies, WI OUTSIDE!

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