European T20 Premier League 2026

The European T20 Premier League has released the full schedule for its inaugural season, confirming that the tournament will run for 26 days—from August 26 to September 20, 2026—across two venues in the Netherlands and Ireland. All six franchises—Amsterdam Flames, Belfast Wolves, Dublin Guardians, Edinburgh Castle Rockers, Glasgow Cosmic, and Rotterdam Dockers—will play a 30-match league stage before advancing to the knockout phase, which comprises a qualifier and a final.

The season is divided into two stages. The opening ten days, from August 26 to September 6, will be played in Voorburg, Netherlands. A total of 15 league matches are scheduled at VCC, featuring several day-night double-headers; morning matches will start at 11:30 AM local time, and evening matches at 3:15 PM. Following a two-day travel period on September 7 and 8, the second stage of the tournament will take place at Malahide Stadium in Dublin. Another 15 league matches will be played there through September 17, after which the three teams with the best records will advance to the competition's final phase. The qualifier will be held on September 19, and the final on September 20, at Malahide Stadium.

The schedule has been designed with player workload in mind. Rest days have been incorporated after each block of matches, allowing teams time to recover following the consecutive games played across the two countries.

Spanning three nations and involving two ICC member boards—Ireland (a Full Member) and the Netherlands—along with player representation from Scotland, the schedule reflects the true pan-European ambition behind the ETPL. Fans in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh, and Glasgow now have confirmed dates to plan around, and broadcasters have a clear timeline for scheduling their coverage.

The player draft has concluded, and the franchise teams have been selected. The release of the full schedule is the final major step before the ETPL 2026 gets underway. With twenty-six days, six cities, two stadiums, and one trophy at stake, the countdown to the opening match in Voorburg has officially begun.

European T20 Premier League 2026 Teams and Squad

Amsterdam Flames

The franchise owners include Australian legend and World Cup-winning former captain Steve Waugh, Olympic gold medalist Jamie Dwyer, and Australian businessman Tim Thomas. Australia's T20I captain Mitchell Marsh lends global recognition to the team, while Steve Smith and Tim David have also signed on. Netherlands captain Scott Edwards became the first European player to secure a spot in the team.

Edinburgh Castle Rockers

The Edinburgh franchise is owned by a New Zealand–based consortium led by former internationals Kyle Mills and Nathan McCullum. The ownership group works in collaboration with Otago Cricket, bringing a strong community-driven and high-performance model aligned with Cricket Scotland's development objectives.

Belfast Wolves

Following a stellar career in international and global T20 tournaments, Australian international player Glenn Maxwell is now joining as a co-owner and player. Maxwell, who was part of the Australian squad that won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2021, is regarded as one of the finest all-rounders of the modern era. Known as 'The Big Show', Maxwell is a co-owner of the franchise through the 'Floodlight Capital Consortium', alongside Rohan Lund, the former COO of Foxtel and Seven West Media.

Glasgow Cosmic

Matthew Hayden is partnering with the Mugafi Group, the owner of the Glasgow franchise. The Australian legend will also serve as the franchise's head coach. The Mugafi Group has become the founding commercial partner alongside co-owners Tansha Batra, Vipul Agrawal, and Rashid Khan. This structure reflects a commercial model backed by one of the most renowned faces in franchise cricket.

Rotterdam Dockers

The Rotterdam franchise is owned by South African cricketers Faf du Plessis, Jonty Rhodes and Heinrich Klaasen. The ownership group brings extensive experience from global T20 leagues. Du Plessis is set to lead the side, ensuring continuity between leadership and ownership. With a core built around proven international performers, Rotterdam enters the league with a clear high-performance focus and established cricketing credibility.

Dublin Guardians

Indian cricketing icon Rahul Dravid joined as owner of the Dublin Guardians, as the ETPL locked in its final franchise. One of cricket's most respected figures, Dravid, brings to the role the same qualities that defined his playing career: a deep commitment to the long game and a genuine investment in developing talent. His vision for the franchise aligns closely with the ETPL's broader mission, with Dravid citing the opportunity to strengthen grassroots development and create pathways for emerging players across Ireland and Europe as the driving force.

Dublin Guardians Squad

Ravichandran Ashwin(Captain), Benjamin Calitz, Noah Croes, George Dockrell, Chris Greaves, Matt Hollard, Josh Little, Daryl Mitchell, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harry Tector, Muhammad Waseem and Craig Young.

Irish Wolves Squad

Glenn Maxwell (Captain), Mark Adair, Matthew Humphreys, Zainullah Ihsan, Fred Klaassen, Alexander Roy, Paul Stirling, Tim Tector and Lorcan Tucker (wk).

Amsterdam Flames Squad

Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Dipendra Singh Airee, Michael Bracewell, Curtis Campher, Tim David, Bas de Leede, Aryan Dutt, Scott Edwards (wk), Richard Gleeson, Ali Hassan, Kyle Klein, Jordan Neill, Max O'Dowd, David Payne, Tim Pringle, Yuvraj Samra and Steve Smith.

Rotterdam Dockers Squad

Faf du Plessis (Captain), Jasper Davidson, Donovan Ferreira (wk), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Ryan Klein, Michael Levitt, Sandeep Lamichhane, Ben Manenti, Anrich Nortje, Jai Moondra, Mitchell Owen, Shubham Ranjane, Vikramjit Singh, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, David Wiese and Saqib Zulfiqar.

Edinburgh Castle Rockers Squad

Mitchell Santner(Captain), Ross Adair, Trent Boult, Tom Bruce, Tom Curran, Gareth Delany, Andries Gous (wk), Jack Jarvis, Shadab Khan, Brandon McMullen, Finlay McCreath, Safyaan Sharif, JJ Smuts, Khuzaima Tanveer, Charlie Tear (wk) and Mark Watt.

Glasgow Cosmic Squad

Finn Allen, Richie Berrington, Matthew Cross (wk), Bradley Currie, Oliver Davidson, Gerhard Erasmus, Moises Henriques, Duan Jansen, Ali Khan, Michael Leask, Liam Livingstone, Keshav Maharaj, Chris McBride, Kamindu Mendis, Paul van Meekeren, George Munsey, Lungi Ngidi and Josh Philippe (wk).

European T20 Premier League 2026: Live Streaming and TV Broadcast

The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 will be broadcast on various major television and digital platforms worldwide. The tournament has secured broadcasting partnerships with JioStar, TNT Sports, Willow TV, and Cricbuzz, enabling fans to watch every match live. Its inaugural season is scheduled to take place from August 26 to September 20, 2026.

Cricket fans in India can watch the ETPL live on JioStar’s television channels and digital platforms. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, TNT Sports will provide live TV coverage, while HBO Max will stream the matches online. Fans in the USA, Canada, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and South-East Asia (SEA) can watch the tournament live on Willow TV and Cricbuzz.

The inaugural season of the ETPL will feature six franchises and a total of 32 matches, including the qualifiers and the final. Through live coverage across multiple regions, the tournament aims to reach millions of cricket fans and promote the sport in Europe, while showcasing international stars alongside emerging European talent.