The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is a men’s T20 competition that began in 2013. This list covers completed men’s editions from 2013 through 2026 and excludes WCPL. The latest completed final was played on 21 September 2026, when Antigua & Barbuda Falcons beat Jamaica Kingsmen by eight wickets.
History and team changes
The inaugural CPL had six teams, compared with seven in the 2026 field. Antigua Hawksbills were replaced by St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in 2015. Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel became Trinbago Knight Riders in 2016. Barbados Tridents became Barbados Royals for 2021-2025 and returned as Tridents in 2026. St Lucia Zouks became St Lucia Kings in 2021.
Jamaica Tallawahs are separate from Antigua & Barbuda Falcons and Jamaica Kingsmen. Tallawahs won in 2013, 2016 and 2022, then left after 2023. Falcons replaced them in 2024; Kingsmen were a distinct Jamaica franchise in 2026.
CPL winners and runners-up
| Season | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 |
Jamaica TallawahsFormer franchise
|
Guyana Amazon Warriors
|
| 2014 |
Barbados Tridents
|
Guyana Amazon Warriors
|
| 2015 |
Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel
|
Barbados Tridents
|
| 2016 |
Jamaica TallawahsFormer franchise
|
Guyana Amazon Warriors
|
| 2017 |
Trinbago Knight Riders
|
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
|
| 2018 |
Trinbago Knight Riders
|
Guyana Amazon Warriors
|
| 2019 |
Barbados Tridents
|
Guyana Amazon Warriors
|
| 2020 |
Trinbago Knight Riders
|
St Lucia Zouks
|
| 2021 |
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
|
St Lucia Kings
|
| 2022 |
Jamaica TallawahsFormer franchise
|
Barbados Royals
|
| 2023 |
Guyana Amazon Warriors
|
Trinbago Knight Riders
|
| 2024 |
St Lucia Kings
|
Guyana Amazon Warriors
|
| 2025 |
Trinbago Knight Riders
|
Guyana Amazon Warriors
|
| 2026 |
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
|
Jamaica Kingsmen
|
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Completed finals only. Historical names are retained; current franchise marks may be shown.
Most successful CPL team
The Trinbago Knight Riders are the most successful CPL franchise, with five titles till the completed 2026 season. This includes the 2015 title won as Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel.
| Team | Titles | Title-winning seasons |
|---|---|---|
|
Trinbago Knight Riders
|
5 | 20152017201820202025 |
|
Jamaica TallawahsFormer franchise
|
3 | 201320162022 |
|
Barbados Tridents
|
2 | 20142019 |
|
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
|
1 | 2026 |
|
Guyana Amazon Warriors
|
1 | 2023 |
|
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
|
1 | 2021 |
|
St Lucia Kings
|
1 | 2024 |
|
Jamaica Kingsmen
|
0 | — |
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Ranked by championship wins, most to least. Tied teams share the same title total.
FAQs
When did the men’s CPL begin?
The men’s CPL began in 2013 and this record excludes WCPL.
Are Tallawahs and Falcons the same team?
No. Falcons were a new Antigua franchise in 2024. Tallawahs titles remain with Tallawahs.
Which franchise names changed?
Red Steel became Trinbago Knight Riders in 2016; Barbados used Royals from 2021-2025 and returned to Tridents in 2026; Zouks became Kings in 2021.
Who won the latest completed CPL season?
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons won the completed 2026 final over Jamaica Kingsmen.
How many teams are in the current field?
Seven men’s teams are shown in the official 2026 field.
