Cricket West Indies has unveiled its home international schedule for the 2026 season, confirming that Pakistan will tour the Caribbean for a two-match Test series as part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle.
The 2026 home season will run from June to August and will also feature tours by Sri Lanka and New Zealand, giving West Indies a packed international calendar across formats.
Pakistan’s tour will consist of two Test matches, both scheduled to be played in Trinidad and Tobago. The opening Test will be held at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy from July 25 to 29, marking the venue’s first-ever Test match. The second and final Test will take place at the historic Queen’s Park Oval from August 2 to 6.
The series will count towards the World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle. West Indies are currently struggling in the standings, sitting ninth after losing seven of their first eight matches in the ongoing cycle. The home Tests against Pakistan and Sri Lanka are seen as a crucial chance for the Caribbean side to revive their campaign.
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Sri Lanka’s tour will begin earlier in the season and will include both white-ball and Test cricket. The limited-overs leg, featuring three One-Day Internationals and three T20 Internationals, will be staged at Sabina Park in Kingston between June 3 and June 14. The two-Test series will follow at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, with matches scheduled from June 25 to 29 and July 3 to 7.
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New Zealand’s visit will be limited to a five-match ODI series, scheduled between July 11 and July 21, as part of preparations for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. The first three matches will be hosted at the National Stadium Guyana, while the final two will be played at Kensington Oval.
Originally, all five ODIs were planned for Guyana, but Cricket West Indies revised the schedule due to logistical and operational challenges. Chief executive Chris Dehring said discussions with the Guyanese government led to a collaborative arrangement with Barbados to share hosting responsibilities and costs. He said the revised plan was approved after consultation with New Zealand Cricket to ensure a smooth and memorable series for players and fans.
With back-to-back home series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, West Indies will be hoping familiar conditions help them regain momentum in the World Test Championship and improve on a disappointing run in the current cycle.
