The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has smashed through the 100% viewership barrier for live streaming in 2026, with fans from India powering a remarkable surge that has seen the tournament’s digital audience more than double this season.
The unprecedented growth, driven primarily by cricket enthusiasts tuning in via YouTube and Facebook from the subcontinent, represents a watershed moment for the Caribbean T20 spectacle as it continues to expand its global digital footprint.
Throughout the current season, the trend has been unmistakable. Fans are increasingly abandoning traditional broadcast methods in favour of CPL’s live streams, choosing to follow the electrifying action from the Caribbean through their preferred digital platforms.
The league’s commitment to accessibility has been central to its rise as one of world cricket’s premier T20 competitions, and these record-breaking numbers validate that strategy.
Pete Russell, Republic Bank CPL CEO, expressed his delight at the streaming figures. “To see live stream viewership more than double this season, with such strong growth coming from our fans in India, speaks to the growing global appeal of this tournament. The ‘Biggest Party in Sport’ is now reaching more fans than ever before, and we remain committed to bringing them closer to the action, wherever they are watching from. We expect that this growth will continue over the coming weeks.”
The surge in Indian viewership is particularly significant given the country’s immense cricketing appetite and the timing of the tournament, which coincides with the peak of the Indian monsoon season, when many fans are seeking high-quality cricketing entertainment.
As the 2026 season progresses, the Republic Bank CPL remains focused on expanding its global footprint and strengthening its connection with cricket fans across the Caribbean and worldwide.
The league’s digital platforms are set to remain at the heart of this strategy, ensuring that the unique Caribbean flavour, the vibrant atmosphere, pulsating music, and breathtaking cricketing action reach audiences wherever they may be, further cementing the CPL’s status as one of the world’s premier T20 leagues.
