Official Schedule and Exhibition Matches at the St. Augustine Campus

The University of the West Indies (The UWI), St. Augustine Campus, will officially launch The UWI Games 2026 on Thursday 16 April 2026 at 10.00 a.m. (Eastern Caribbean / AST) at the St. Augustine Academy of Sport (UWI SPEC), setting in motion the return of one of the Caribbean’s premier inter-campus sporting traditions.

The media launch, which is being streamed live via UWItv at www.uwitv.global and on the network’s regional Flow Channels will mark the formal start of the campaign for the Games and offer the first major public glimpse of what promises to be a high-energy regional showcase of sport, student excellence and campus pride. 

Scheduled to run from May 21–29, 2026, The UWI Games 2026 will bring together more than 575 student-athletes from across the region for a week of spirited competition, camaraderie and Caribbean flair. 

Here’s What to Expect at the Launch:

• Remarks from a number of key speakers whose voices will speak to the wider regional significance of the Games, their value to student development and identity, and the role of sport in strengthening The UWI’s inter-campus community.

• A key highlight – official unveiling of The UWI Games 2026 Schedule, giving media and the public their first full look at the line-up of competitions and activities across the week.

• Two (2) exhibition matches add further energy and strong broadcast appeal: Women’s Cricket, a notable first and standout addition to the launch experience, and Badminton. These match-ups are expected to deliver compelling visuals and underscore the excitement building ahead of the Games.

• Details about the social impact dimension of the event, with student-athletes participating in Community Engagement and Outreach Initiatives, reinforcing the message that The UWI Games is not only about competition, but also about leadership, service and meaningful regional connection.

With 5 landed campuses, 10 sporting disciplines, 7 major venues, and 1 unforgettable week ahead, the launch is expected to set the tone for a Games season built on the theme: Reunited. Reignited. Ready.

Media Launch Agenda

10.00 a.m. – Arrival & Welcome Remarks – Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine, Campus Principal

10.10 a.m. – Message from the Vice-Chancellor – Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, 

            Vice-Chancellor 

10.20 a.m. – Official Remarks – Professor Derek Chadee, Chair of the Organizing 

            Committees / Deputy Principal, The UWI St. Augustine Campus

10.25 a.m. – Message on behalf of Regional Campuses
                        Professor Winston Moore, Deputy Principal, The UWI Cave Hill Campus  

10.30 a.m. – Greetings from the Guild of Students – Mr. Vedanand Hargobin, President

10.35 a.m. – Closing Remarks – Dr. Anand Rampersad, Head, Academy of Sport

10.38 a.m. – Ceremonial “Games in Motion” – Student Activation