European T20 Premier League 2026 Schedule: Opening Fixtures, Venues and Final Date

The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 is ready to start its maiden season, heralding the introduction of a franchise T20 league in European cricket. The tournament is scheduled from August 26 to September 20, 2026, with the fixtures to be played at Voorburg Cricket Club in Netherlands and Malahide Cricket Club in Dublin, Ireland. Those interested in the European T20 Premier League 2026 fixtures, match dates and complete schedule are assured of an exciting league, with 32 games to be played, some top internationals and six franchises vying for the inaugural title of ETPL.

Six franchises will contest in a double round-robin league format against each other, playing twice and thus each team will feature in 10 league games. The team finishing at the summit of the table automatically qualifies for the finals, while the second and third teams square off in the Qualifier. Leading foreign players like Steve Smith, Faf du Plessis, Tim David, Heinrich Klaasen, Mitchell Marsh, Lungi Ngidi and Trent Boult join some European stalwarts.

European T20 Premier League 2026: Captains and Players 

The first-ever ETPL is set to showcase six franchises from Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands. Leading the Dublin Guardians is none other than Ravichandran Ashwin, while Glenn Maxwell takes the helm of the Belfast Wolves. The Amsterdam Flames will be captained by Mitchell Marsh, and Faf du Plessis will steer the Rotterdam Dockers. Meanwhile, Mitchell Santner is in charge of the Edinburgh Castle Rockers. Glasgow Cosmic has also assembled a formidable lineup, featuring talents like Finn Allen, Liam Livingstone, Kamindu Mendis, Richie Berrington, Matthew Cross, Keshav Maharaj, and Lungi Ngidi.

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This tournament brings together a mix of seasoned international cricketers and skilled European players. The roster includes names like Steve Smith, Heinrich Klaasen, Tim David, Michael Bracewell, Josh Little, Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Scott Edwards, George Dockrell, Aryan Dutt, Max O’Dowd, and Matthew Cross, ensuring that each franchise benefits from a rich blend of global expertise and local flair. 

European T20 Premier League 2026: Complete fixtures, dates and match timings 

The excitement starts on August 26 when the Rotterdam Dockers take on the Amsterdam Flames at the Voorburg Cricket Club in The Hague. Just a day later, the Belfast Wolves will face off against the Dublin Guardians, followed by a showdown between the Edinburgh Castle Rockers and the Glasgow Cosmic. The Netherlands will host the first 17 league matches before the action moves to Malahide Cricket Club in Dublin on September 9 for the remaining fixtures.

In total, the league stage features 30 matches, with each team going head-to-head in a home-and-away format against the other five franchises. Mark your calendars for September 19, when the Qualifier will see the second and third-placed teams compete for a shot at the title. The grand finale is set for September 20 in Dublin, where the league leaders will await the winners of the Qualifier to crown the inaugural European T20 Premier League champions.