The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 is all set to usher in a new era for cricket in Europe, with its inaugural season beginning on August 26, 2026. The ICC-sanctioned franchise-based T20 tournament will bring together six city-based teams from the Netherlands, Ireland and Scotland, combining international stars with promising local talent.
ETPL 2026 will open with a high-profile Netherlands derby as Rotterdam Dockers face Amsterdam Flames at Sportpark Duivesteijn in Voorburg. The tournament features several prominent names, including Faf du Plessis, Heinrich Klaasen, Steve Smith, Ajinkya Rahane, Glenn Maxwell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult and Liam Livingstone.
With 30 league matches followed by the knockout stages, the competition aims to provide greater opportunities for European and associate-nation players while expanding cricket’s reach across the continent. Indian fans can watch ETPL 2026 live on JioHotstar and the Star Sports network.
Total Matches - 32 total matches (30 league matches + 2 knockout games)
Knocout Structure: The top team qualifies directly for the final; the 2nd and 3rd placed teams meet in the Qualifier
ETPL 2026 Schedule (Netherlands Leg)
| Match | Teams | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Rotterdam Dockers vs Amsterdam Flames | August 26 2026 |
| 2nd | Belfast Wolves vs Dublin Guardians | August 27 2026 |
| 3rd | Edinburgh Castle Rockers vs Glasgow Cosmic | August 27 2026 |
| 4th | Amsterdam Flames vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers | August 28 2026 |
| 5th | Glasgow Cosmic vs Dublin Guardians | August 29 2026 |
| 6th | Rotterdam Dockers vs Belfast Wolves | August 29 2026 |
| 7th | Amsterdam Flames vs Belfast Wolves | August 30 2026 |
| 8th | Edinburgh Castle Rockers vs Dublin Guardians | August 30 2026 |
| 9th | Glasgow Cosmic vs Rotterdam Dockers | September 1 2026 |
| 10th | Dublin Guardians vs Rotterdam Dockers | September 2 2026 |
| 11th | Belfast Wolves vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers | September 2 2026 |
| 12th | Amsterdam Flames vs Glasgow Cosmic | September 3 2026 |
| 13th | Glasgow Cosmic vs Belfast Wolves | September 4 2026 |
| 14th | Rotterdam Dockers vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers | September 5 2026 |
| 15th | Dublin Guardians vs Amsterdam Flames | September 5 2026 |
| 16th | Glasgow Cosmic vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers | September 6 2026 |
| 17th | Amsterdam Flames vs Rotterdam Dockers | September 6 2026 |
ETPL 2026 Schedule (Ireland Leg)
| Match | Teams | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 18th | Dublin Guardians vs Belfast Wolves | September 9 2026 |
| 19th | Rotterdam Dockers vs Glasgow Cosmic | September 10 2026 |
| 20th | Belfast Wolves vs Amsterdam Flames | September 10 2026 |
| 21st | Dublin Guardians vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers | September 11 2026 |
| 22nd | Belfast Wolves vs Rotterdam Dockers | September 12 2026 |
| 23rd | Dublin Guardians vs Glasgow Cosmic | September 12 2026 |
| 24th | Edinburgh Castle Rockers vs Amsterdam Flames | September 13 2026 |
| 25th | Belfast Wolves vs Glasgow Cosmic | September 13 2026 |
| 26th | Amsterdam Flames vs Dublin Guardians | September 15 2026 |
| 27th | Edinburgh Castle Rockers vs Rotterdam Dockers | September 15 2026 |
| 28th | Glasgow Cosmic vs Amsterdam Flames | September 16 2026 |
| 29th | Edinburgh Castle Rockers vs Belfast Wolves | September 17 2026 |
| 30th | Rotterdam Dockers vs Dublin Guardians | September 17 2026 |
| Qualifier | TBC vs TBC | September 19 2026 |
| Final | TBC vs TBC | September 20 2026 |
ETPL 2026 Teams, Captains and Complete Squads: The six franchises have assembled squads that blend global superstars with local talent.
| Team | Captain | Full Squad |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Flames | Scott Edwards | Ajinkya Rahane, Steve Smith, Tim David, David Payne, Michael Bracewell, Richard Gleeson, Scott Edwards (c), Bas de Leede, Curtis Campher, Kyle Klein, Tim Pringle, Aryan Dutt, Jordan Neill, Max O'Dowd, David Rushmere, Ali Hasan, Yuvraaj Samra |
| Rotterdam Dockers | Faf du Plessis | Faf du Plessis (c), Heinrich Klaasen, Ben McDermott, Anrich Nortjé, Aneurin Donald, Roelof Van Dee Meree, Logan Van Beek, Jai Moondra, Michael Levitt, Ryan Klein, Jasper Davidson, Vikramjit Singh, Saqib Zulfiqar, Ben Manenti, David Wiese, Sandeep Lammichane, Shubam Ranjane |
| Dublin Guardians | Ravichandran Ashwin | Chris Wood, Ravichandran Ashwin (c), James Vince, Darryl Mitchell, Vijay Shankar, Josh Little, Harry Tector, Benjamin Calitz, George Dockrell, Mathew Hollard, Craig Young, Noah Croes, Chris Greaves, Peter Hatzoglou, Mohd Waseem, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh |
| Belfast Wolves | Glenn Maxwell | Glenn Maxwell (c), Chris Jordan, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, David Miller, Lorcan Tucker, Mark Adair, Mathew Humpreys, Fred Klaassen, Tim Tector, Paul Stirling, Zainullah Ihsan, Alexander Roy, Gavin Hoey, Crishan Kalugamage, Harry Manenti, Saurabh Netravalkar |
| Edinburgh Castle Rockers | Mitch Santner | Mitch Santner (c), Trent Boult, Tom Curran, Anrew Tye, Laurie Evans, Sean Solia, Mark Watt, Brandon McMullen, Gareth Delany, Ross Adair, Jack Jarvis, Oliver Jones, Safyaan Sharif, Finlay McCreath, JJ Smuts, Andries Gous, Rushil Ugarker |
| Glasgow Cosmic | George Munsey | Finn Allen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Liam Livingstone, Jason Roy, James Neesham, Reuben Wilson, Richie Berrington, George Munsey (c), Brad Currie, Matthew Cross, Paul van Meekeren, Michael Leask, Oliver Davidson, Liam Naylor, Moises Henriques, Ali Khan |
ETPL 2026 Venues: The tournament is designed as a two-country affair to underline its cross-border appeal.
| Venue | Location | Leg |
|---|---|---|
| Sportpark Duivesteijn | Voorburg, Netherlands | First Leg (Matches 1-17) |
| The Village | Malahide, Dublin, Ireland | Second Leg (Matches 18-30 + Knockouts) |
Where to Watch ETPL 2026: Cricket Fans can tune into JioHotstar and the Star Sports network to watch the matches of the ETPL in India
Who are the captains in ETPL 2026?
The six captains are Scott Edwards of Amsterdam Flames, Faf du Plessis of Rotterdam Dockers, Ravichandran Ashwin of Dublin Guardians, Glenn Maxwell of Belfast Wolves, Mitch Santner of Edinburgh Castle Rockers and George Munsey of Glasgow Cosmic.
Which major international players are participating in ETPL 2026?
The tournament features several well-known international players, including Faf du Plessis, Heinrich Klaasen, Steve Smith, Ajinkya Rahane, Glenn Maxwell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Liam Livingstone, Finn Allen and Jason Roy.
Where will ETPL 2026 matches be played?
The tournament will be played across two venues. The Netherlands leg will take place at Sportpark Duivesteijn in Voorburg, while the Ireland leg and knockout matches will be held at The Village in Malahide, Dublin.
How many matches will be played in the Netherlands leg?
The Netherlands leg consists of 17 matches, running from August 26 to September 6, 2026.
When does the Ireland leg of ETPL 2026 begin?
The Ireland leg begins on September 9, 2026, with Dublin Guardians taking on Belfast Wolves.
Where can Indian fans watch ETPL 2026?
Indian viewers can watch ETPL 2026 matches on JioHotstar and the Star Sports network.
Which teams are from the Netherlands?
Amsterdam Flames and Rotterdam Dockers represent the Netherlands.
Which teams are from Ireland?
Dublin Guardians and Belfast Wolves represent Ireland.
Which teams are from Scotland?
Edinburgh Castle Rockers and Glasgow Cosmic represent Scotland.
The tournament aims to expand cricket in Europe by providing players from associate cricket nations and emerging European talent with opportunities to compete alongside established international players.