The NCL GT20 Canada is Canada’s leading franchise Twenty20 tournament, run by Cricket Canada and now operated by the Dallas-based National Cricket League. For 2026, the league moves out of Canada for the first time and lands in the Caribbean, with Cricket West Indies as a partner. The fifth edition, billed as the Caribbean Edition, is hosted entirely at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent and the Grenadines from 23 October to 2 November 2026. Five franchises contest 18 matches over 11 days before the final on 2 November.
NCL GT20 Canada 2026 Schedule
All 18 matches are played at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent, with two games on most days. Here is the full fixture list, with local St Vincent and India (IST) start times.
| Date | Match | St Vincent (Time) | India (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | Toronto Kings vs Vancouver Guardians | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (24 Oct) |
| 24 Oct | Mississauga Skyhawks vs Montreal Warriors | 10:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 24 Oct | Brampton Blazers vs Toronto Kings | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (25 Oct) |
| 25 Oct | Vancouver Guardians vs Mississauga Skyhawks | 10:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 25 Oct | Montreal Warriors vs Brampton Blazers | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (26 Oct) |
| 26 Oct | Toronto Kings vs Montreal Warriors | 10:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 26 Oct | Mississauga Skyhawks vs Brampton Blazers | 3:00 PM | 12:30 AM (27 Oct) |
| 28 Oct | Vancouver Guardians vs Brampton Blazers | 10:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 28 Oct | Toronto Kings vs Mississauga Skyhawks | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (29 Oct) |
| 29 Oct | Vancouver Guardians vs Montreal Warriors | 10:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 29 Oct | Mississauga Skyhawks vs Toronto Kings | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (30 Oct) |
| 30 Oct | Brampton Blazers vs Vancouver Guardians | 10:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 30 Oct | Montreal Warriors vs Toronto Kings | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (31 Oct) |
| 31 Oct | Montreal Warriors vs Vancouver Guardians | 10:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 31 Oct | Brampton Blazers vs Mississauga Skyhawks | 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (1 Nov) |
| 1 Nov | Semi-final 1 (1st vs 4th) | 11:00 AM | 8:30 PM |
| 1 Nov | Semi-final 2 (2nd vs 3rd) | 8:00 PM | 5:30 AM (2 Nov) |
| 2 Nov | Final | 8:00 PM | 5:30 AM (3 Nov) |
Times are local St Vincent (AST) and India (IST); an IST date in brackets means the match spills into the next day in India. Top four of the five teams reach the semi-finals. Source: official NCL GT20 fixtures.
NCL GT20 Canada 2026 Teams
Five franchises contest the 2026 Caribbean Edition, four based in Ontario alongside Vancouver, each mixing overseas internationals with Canadian and Caribbean players. Here is every team, its base and head coach, followed by the key names in each squad.
| Team | Base | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Brampton Blazers | Brampton, Ontario | To be announced |
| Mississauga Skyhawks | Mississauga, Ontario | Lance Klusener |
| Montreal Warriors | Montreal, Quebec | To be announced |
| Toronto Kings | Toronto, Ontario | Rayad Emrit |
| Vancouver Guardians | Vancouver, British Columbia | To be announced |
Brampton Blazers (Brampton, Ontario): built around England opener Jason Roy and West Indies wicketkeeper Chadwick Walton, with Oshane Thomas providing the pace. The squad also features Kona Srikar Bharat, Hamza Tariq, Toby Albert, Farhan Malik and Darren Nedd.
Mississauga Skyhawks (Mississauga, Ontario): coached by former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener and led by West Indies pair Fabian Allen and Andre Fletcher. The squad also includes Unmukt Chand, Wayne Parnell, Vijay Shankar, Ali Orr and Rayyan Pathan.
Montreal Warriors (Montreal, Quebec): building their line-up around explosive Australian opener Chris Lynn, with the rest of the squad confirmed through direct signings announced by the franchise.
Toronto Kings (Toronto, Ontario): coached by Rayad Emrit and powered by Pakistan quick Mohammad Amir and West Indies opener Evin Lewis, with Rahkeem Cornwall and USA’s Ali Khan in support. Dwaine Pretorius, JJ Smuts, Obus Pienaar and Saad Bin Zafar add depth.
Vancouver Guardians (Vancouver, British Columbia): anchored by former South Africa batter Colin Ingram, with the full squad being finalised through direct signings ahead of the first ball.
NCL GT20 Canada 2026 Live Streaming
Cricket Canada has confirmed the host-nation broadcaster for all 18 matches, while partners for other regions are still being finalised. Here is where fans can follow the action.
| Region | Where to Watch |
|---|---|
| Canada | ATN Cricket Plus, CBN and ATN Sports |
| India & Subcontinent | To be confirmed (organisers list India IST start times) |
| West Indies & Caribbean | To be confirmed |
| United States | To be confirmed |
| UK & Rest of World | To be confirmed |
| Online & Updates | Official NCL GT20 website (ncl20.com) and social channels |
Canada’s live television rights are confirmed with the Asian Television Network (ATN), carrying all 18 matches on ATN Cricket Plus, CBN and ATN Sports. Broadcast and streaming partners for India, the Caribbean and other markets are being finalised; check the official NCL GT20 platforms for confirmation closer to the opening match.
NCL GT20 Canada 2026 Tickets
Tickets for the Caribbean Edition are among the most affordable in franchise cricket, in line with local pricing in St Vincent. General admission at the Arnos Vale Stadium is set at EC$10 for weekday matches and EC$15 for weekend matches, rising to EC$20 for the finals. The East Caribbean dollar (EC$) is the local currency, so EC$10 works out to roughly US$3.70. School children in uniform, when accompanied by a teacher or physical education instructor, are admitted free, part of the organisers’ push to fill the ground and grow the game locally.
Beyond general admission, the official tournament website lists VIP and private suite options for fans who want premium hospitality. Tickets are sold online through the official NCL GT20 site (ncl20.com), with general, VIP and suite seating available. With two matches on most days, a single day’s admission covers both the morning and the evening game at the venue, which makes a full day out good value for travelling and local fans alike.
NCL GT20 Winners List
Global T20 Canada has crowned four different champions across its four completed editions. Here is the full winners list heading into the 2026 Caribbean Edition.
| Year | Champions | Runner-up | Final Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Vancouver Knights | West Indies B | Won by 7 wickets |
| 2019 | Winnipeg Hawks | Vancouver Knights | Won in a Super Over |
| 2023 | Montreal Tigers | Surrey Jaguars | Won by 5 wickets |
| 2024 | Toronto Nationals | Montreal Tigers | Won by 8 wickets |
| 2026 | To be decided | TBD | Caribbean Edition |
The tournament debuted in 2018 and was not staged in 2020, 2021, 2022 or 2025. Team names shown are the franchises of the time; the league fields five rebranded franchises for the 2026 Caribbean Edition.
Verdict: NCL GT20 Canada 2026 Caribbean Edition Will Start From 23 October
The NCL GT20 Canada 2026 Caribbean Edition starts on 23 October with Toronto Kings facing Vancouver Guardians under lights at the Arnos Vale Stadium. Over 11 days, five franchises play 18 matches, with the top four moving into the semi-finals on 1 November and the final on 2 November. Staged in St Vincent for the first time outside Canada, backed by Cricket West Indies and built on cheap tickets and a strong overseas cast, the tournament gives Caribbean fans a rare home view of the Canadian league before it returns north in 2027.
