The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has officially announced an exciting new partnership with The Cricket Draft, the UK’s leading fantasy cricket platform, to launch the 2026 CPL Fantasy Cricket Game, allowing fans around the globe to test their cricketing knowledge and dive deeper into one of the world’s most explosive T20 competitions.
The game is now live, completely free to play, and accessible to cricket fans everywhere via The Cricket Draft website & mobile app.
With the world’s top T20 talent set to clash across the Caribbean, cricket enthusiasts can step into the shoes of Director of Cricket (DOC) to build their dream CPL squad, using a virtual £100m budget, and manage their team through the competition for ultimate bragging rights. From dynamic power-hitters and lightning-fast bowlers to sharp wicket keepers and game-changing all-rounders, managers will have complete control over squad selection, starting XIs, tactical transfers, and captaincy choices.
John Welch, Co-Founder of The Cricket Draft, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership:
“We are delighted to have created a game in conjunction with one of the biggest and most exciting T20 leagues in the world. The Caribbean Premier League is renowned for its high-octane cricket, incredible atmosphere, and elite global talent. Partnering with the CPL allows us to deliver a truly immersive, best-in-class fantasy experience to hugely passionate cricket fans across the globe, bringing them even closer to the action on the pitch.”
Peter Miller, CPL Head of PR & Communications added:
“The CPL is world-renowned not just for top-tier T20 cricket, but for the unique energy, passion, and carnival atmosphere our fans bring to every single match. Partnering with The Cricket Draft allows us to continue to extend that experience globally, giving supporters an interactive way to test their cricket knowledge, back their favourite players, and stay deeply engaged with the tournament throughout the season.”
Key Features of The Cricket Draft x CPL Fantasy Cricket Game:
- Design your squad: Assemble a roster of your favourite cricket stars using your £100m budget to sign 15 players
- Manage your team through the competition: Make transfers, substitutions and adapt your team layout weekly to match conditions and player availability
- All the data at your fingertips: Help inform your selection decisions with in-depth player performance stats and get real time updates on the unfolding events from all the latest fixtures and results
- Comprehensive points system: Earn fantasy points based on your players’ runs, wickets, catches, run-outs, strike rates, economy rates, and other match milestones
- Create or join Public and Private Leagues: Go head-to-head against friends in private and public leagues or compete on the global leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights
Fans can sign up for the CPL game, build their squad and start joining leagues today by visiting fantasy.thecricketdraft.com ahead of the competition starting on Friday 7th August in St. Vincent.
