The President of Barbados, Jeffrey Bostic, welcomed the men's and women's teams of the Tridents during a reception at the State House. This event marks the beginning of the Barbados phase for CPL 2026. The team captains presented a jersey to the President. Matches begin tomorrow at Kensington Oval, with a clash between the women's Tridents and the Trinbago Knight Riders, followed by the men's match.