The first edition of the ETPL is scheduled from August 26 to September 20, 2026. It will feature six franchises from Glasgow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast, and Rotterdam, competing in 33 matches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking about the Glasgow franchise, Abhishek Bachchan, Bollywood actor and co-owner of ETPL, said, \u201cWe are delighted to welcome the Mugafi Group and Chris Gayle to this journey. Europe represents one of the most exciting frontiers for cricket, a region rich in sporting culture, diversity and untapped potential. With the ETPL, we are not just building a league but creating a platform that can unlock talent, unite markets and establish Europe as a powerful new centre of the global game.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tansha Batra, owner of Glasgow Mugafians, said, \u201cThis is not about bringing cricket to Scotland. Cricket has been here for a very long time \u2013 in the parks, in the clubs, in the communities. What we\u2019re building is a franchise that finally gives all of that a professional home. Glasgow Mugafians is where Scotland\u2019s cricket story stops being a secret and starts being told to the world.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chris Gayle, co-owner and Global Brand Ambassador of Glasgow Mugafians, said, \u201cStepping into the role of co-owner of Glasgow Mugafians marks an exciting new chapter for me. The ETPL is already creating waves globally, and having played in franchise leagues around the world, I\u2019m confident this will be something special. Europe represents cricket\u2019s final frontier, and the ETPL has the potential to unravel promising local talent and nurture future heroes who will strengthen the sport in that region. I can\u2019t wait to get started on this new journey.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tansha Batra, owner of Glasgow Mugafians, said, \u201cThis is not about bringing cricket to Scotland. Cricket has been here for a very long time \u2013 in the parks, in the clubs, in the communities. What we\u2019re building is a franchise that finally gives all of that a professional home. Glasgow Mugafians is where Scotland\u2019s cricket story stops being a secret and starts being told to the world.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) is being developed in partnership with Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland and Royal Dutch Cricket Association.<\/p>\r\n\r\n