The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) is a new franchise T20 competition backed by investors including Abhishek Bachchan, with Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association as partners. The inaugural season kicks off on 26 August 2026 when Rotterdam Dockers host Amsterdam Flames at Sportpark Duivesteijn, Voorburg.
Tournament Format
- Double round-robin: each of the 6 teams plays every other team twice (30 league matches)
- Top of the table qualifies directly for the Final on 20 September
- 2nd vs 3rd play a Qualifier on 19 September; winner meets the table-toppers in the Final
- Standard T20 rules, 20 overs per side, super over if tied
Venues
The first 15 matches are in Voorburg, Netherlands (Sportpark Duivesteijn). The second leg shifts to Malahide Cricket Ground, Ireland for matches 16–30 and the playoffs.
Opening Fixture
Match 1: Rotterdam Dockers vs Amsterdam Flames, 26 August 2026, 15:15 local at Voorburg. Faf du Plessis leads the Dockers; Scott Edwards captains the Flames with Steve Smith, Tim David and Ajinkya Rahane in the lineup.
Latest Squad News
Glasgow Cosmic have Jason Roy and Jimmy Neesham in place of Finn Allen and Kamindu Mendis, with Liam Naylor replacing Christopher McBride. Edinburgh Castle Rockers have Oliver Jones for Charlie Tear and Rushil Ugarkar in the squad, see our 25 August squad update and fantasy team guide for every verified roster.
Play Fantasy Free on CricketDream
Every ETPL match is available for Fantasy XI, snake Draft, Multi-Draft and Predictor, all free, with T20 fantasy points updating automatically from live scores.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams play in ETPL 2026?
Six franchises: Amsterdam Flames, Belfast Wolves, Dublin Guardians, Edinburgh Castle Rockers, Glasgow Cosmic and Rotterdam Dockers.
Where is ETPL 2026 played?
Matches 1–15 are at Sportpark Duivesteijn, Voorburg (Netherlands). Matches 16–30 and the playoffs move to The Village, Malahide (Ireland).
Is ETPL fantasy free on CricketDream?
Yes, Fantasy XI, Draft, Multi-Draft and Predictor are free for every ETPL match with automatic T20 scoring from live data.
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