Kingston, 31 March 2026 - An agreement was signed today by Caribbean Premier League Limited, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Culture and Kingsmen JDK LLC to host a Caribbean Premier League Team and stage CPL Games in Jamaica between August 2026 and August 2027.

The signing took place at a press conference at Jamaica Pegasus.

“I warmly welcome The Jamaica Kingsmen. I know all of Jamaica will embrace you as well. And in time you will come to truly understand what it means to our people to see you in the national colours, the black, green, and gold and have the word ‘Jamaica’ emblazoned on your gear,” said Minister Grange.

Franchise owner, Mr Fawad Sarwar, said that the name for a women’s franchise which is also coming will be revealed soon.

Minister Grange said:

“Jamaica is back in the Caribbean Premier League; and we are in it to win it, again. That is the goal. And we will add the CPL with the Kingsmen to the list of titles, not only on the men’s side, but also the women’s side.

“One essential element missing from the CPL in recent times has been Jamaica. Where else has a better atmosphere to enjoy our game than Sabina Park? There is no better place to watch, participate in or talk about sports than Jamaica.

“Our partnership with the Kingsmen organisation is part of our sports development plan. We will work together with the Kingsmen and the Jamaica Cricket Association to realise our Government’s grassroots cricket development programme in Jamaica.

“We want to expose more of our young boys and girls across the island to the rudiments of cricket from an early age. This is how we will continue to create Jamaica and West Indies legends such as Chris Gayle, Courtney Walsh, Michael Holding, Jeffrey Dujon, George Headley, Stephanie Taylor, and the list goes on.

“I truly believe that this long-term partnership with the Kingsmen will advance our goal of making Jamaica a regional and global hub for T20 cricket.”

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