The Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) Premiership I League kicks off its 2026 campaign with defending champions Central Sports beginning their pursuit of a historic third consecutive title. The opening round features Central Sports facing Prisons at Invaders Recreation Ground in Felicity on January 24.
Central Sports enter the season with dominant momentum, having secured back-to-back championships in the two-day format competition. However, the reigning champions will commence their title defense without key contributor Kamil Pooran, the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force opening batsman who has transferred to last season’s runners-up, Bess Motors Marchin Patriots. Pooran’s departure represents a significant roster change for the defending champions.
The league’s opening fixtures present several compelling matchups: Marchin Patriots debut their new signing against Yorkshire at Cunjal Recreation Grounds, while Queen’s Park Cricket Club confront Merryboys at Diego Martin Sporting Complex. Southern teams Victoria Sport and Clarke Road clash in Barrackpore, and Preysal hosts PowerGen in another premier division contest.
Adding innovation to the 2026 season, the TTCB has introduced a new mid-week 30-over competition scheduled to commence on February 3, providing additional competitive opportunities for participating teams across both Premiership divisions.
The complete opening round fixture list includes matches across Premiership I and II divisions, with North and South sections of Premiership II featuring contests including QPCC II versus Police at Queen’s Park Oval, Endeavour against Cosmos at Endeavour grounds, and several other regional rivalries.