West Indies to host Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Pakistan in 2026 home season
West Indies will play Test matches against Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the home season
West Indies' men's side will play home series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Pakistan during the 2026 season, with the tours of Sri Lanka and Pakistan including Test matches, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Thursday.
Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica will host the white-ball matches against Sri Lanka between June 3 and 14, with the Test matches, which will start on June 25 and July 3, to be played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda.
The New Zealand tour will only feature five ODIs, to be played at Guyana's National Stadium (first three) and Kensington Oval in Barbados (last two) between July 11 and 21.RelatedCWI blocks Seales' Hampshire move to manage workload
Pakistan then visit the Caribbean for two Tests, to be played from July 25 to 29 and August 2 to 6, both in Trinidad & Tobago, but at different venues: the first at Brian Lara Cricket Academy and the second at Queen's Park Oval.
The Test matches against Sri Lanka and Pakistan will be part of the ICC World Test Championship, where West Indies are currently placed last (ninth) after seven losses in eight games in the ongoing 2025-27 cycle.
Guyana was originally expected to host the five ODIs against New Zealand, but "logistical challenges" forced a change.
"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," CWI chief executive Chris Dehring said in a statement. "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.3:03Du Plessis: Sammy is a very good man manager
The home season is being promoted as "WI OUTSIDE!" Dehring said the initiative captured the spirit and energy that is synonymous with cricket in the Caribbean.
"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," Dehring said. "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
"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."
Sri Lanka tour
June 3 - 1st ODI at Sabina Park, Jamaica
June 6 - 2nd ODI at Sabina Park, Jamaica
June 9 - 3rd ODI at Sabina Park, Jamaica
June 11 - 1st T20I at Sabina Park, Jamaica
June 13 - 2nd T20I at Sabina Park, Jamaica
June 14 - 3rd T20I at Sabina Park, Jamaica
June 25-29 - 1st Test at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua & Barbuda
July 3-7 - 2nd Test at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua & Barbuda
New Zealand tour
July 11 - 1st ODI at Guyana National Stadium, Guyana
July 13 - 2nd ODI at Guyana National Stadium, Guyana
July 16 - 3rd ODI at Guyana National Stadium, Guyana
July 19 - 4th ODI at Kensington Oval, Barbados
July 21 - 5th ODI at Kensington Oval, Barbados
Pakistan tour
July 25-29 - 1st Test at Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago
August 2-6 - 2nd Test at Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago