St. Paul’s United Football Club, representing St. Kitts and Nevis, has embarked on its journey to Trinidad and Tobago to participate in the 2026 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Caribbean Club Shield. The team departed from Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport on Monday, July 20, 2026, ready to compete against the region’s top clubs. This prestigious opportunity was earned after St. Paul’s United clinched the 2025 SKNFA National Bank Group Premier League title.
Caribbean Club Shield: A Platform for Regional Excellence
The 2026 CFU Caribbean Club Shield is set to feature 22 clubs from across the Caribbean region, highlighting the growing talent and competitive spirit within Caribbean football. The tournament is scheduled to run from Thursday, July 23, to Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Trinidad and Tobago. This event serves not only as a championship for Caribbean club supremacy but also as a crucial qualifier for the upcoming CONCACAF Caribbean Cup, offering a pathway to higher levels of continental competition.
Participating Clubs and Tournament Structure
A diverse array of clubs will vie for the title, representing various nations and territories within the Caribbean. The participating teams include:
- CVV Inter Willemstad (Curaçao)
- Dublanc FC (Dominica)
- All Saints United (Antigua and Barbuda)
- Virgin Gorda United (British Virgin Islands)
- SWA Sharks (Turks and Caicos Islands)
- S.V. Robinhood (Suriname)
- North Leeward Predators (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)
- LA Clery (Saint Lucia)
- Mount Pleasant FA (Jamaica)
- St. Paul’s United FC (St. Kitts and Nevis)
- Roaring Lions FC (Anguilla)
- Slingerz FC (Guyana)
- SCSA Eagles (Saint Martin)
- Prison Service FC (Trinidad and Tobago)
- Baltimore SC (Haiti)
- Metropolitan FA (Puerto Rico)
- St. Johns Sports FC (Grenada)
- Helenities SC (U.S. Virgin Islands)
- Delfines Del Este (Dominican Republic)
- Elite SC (Cayman Islands)
- S.V. Britannia (Aruba)
- Weymouth Wales FC (Barbados)
The tournament will adopt a knockout format, demanding consistent high performance from all competing teams. The schedule is as follows:
- First Round: July 23-24
- Round of 16: July 25-26
- Quarterfinals: July 28
- Semifinals: July 31
- Final: August 2
Support and Broadcast Information
The St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) has extended its full support and best wishes to the St. Paul’s United players, coaching staff, and officials for their endeavor in Trinidad and Tobago. Fans and interested viewers can follow the team’s progress and catch the matches live on the official YouTube channel of the CFU and through the streaming service DAZN.
The participation of St. Paul’s United in the CFU Club Shield underscores the growing strength of football in St. Kitts and Nevis and provides a significant platform for the club to showcase its talent on a regional stage. The team’s performance will be closely watched by supporters back home and across the Caribbean as they aim to make a strong showing in this competitive tournament.
