European T20 Premier League 2026 Complete Schedule & Results

The European T20 Premier League 2026 is the inaugural edition of Europe's new franchise T20 competition, bringing together six city-based teams from Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands. The tournament is scheduled from August 26 to September 20, 2026, with the action split between Voorburg in the Netherlands and Malahide in Ireland.

Featuring 30 league-stage matches followed by a Qualifier and the Final, the competition provides almost four weeks of fast-paced T20 cricket. With international stars, experienced European players, and emerging local talent involved, the ETPL promises an exciting new chapter for franchise cricket in Europe.

ETPL 2026 Schedule & Results

Our OCB match guide offers exact match timings, venue details, and up-to-date results for all the matches of the European T20 Premier League 2026 — so you never miss a moment of action.

Understanding the European T20 Premier League Tournament Format

The European T20 Premier League is a six-team franchise tournament played entirely in the Twenty20 format. The six participating teams are Amsterdam Flames, Belfast Wolves, Dublin Guardians, Edinburgh Castle Rockers, Glasgow Cosmic, and Rotterdam Dockers.

Each team plays the other five franchises twice during the league phase, creating a total of 30 league-stage matches. The league standings determine the playoff positions, with the team finishing at the top receiving a direct route to the Final.

The second- and third-placed teams then meet in the Qualifier, with the winner progressing to the Final against the league leaders.

The structure gives teams plenty of opportunities to establish themselves during the league phase while still creating a high-stakes finish in the final week of the competition.

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Key Elements of the ETPL Fixtures

The inaugural ETPL brings together six city-based franchises representing three European cricket nations. The teams are expected to combine international experience with established European talent, creating an interesting mix of playing styles and squad profiles.

The tournament's six franchises are:

Several high-profile international players are expected to feature during the competition, alongside players from Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands. This gives the ETPL a distinctly European identity while also providing the league with significant international appeal.

ETPL Match Timings

The ETPL 2026 schedule uses two main match windows.

During the Voorburg leg, daytime fixtures are scheduled to begin at 11:30 AM local time, while afternoon and evening fixtures generally start at 3:15 PM local time.

For viewers in India, these correspond to approximately 3:00 PM IST and 6:45 PM IST respectively.

When the tournament moves to Malahide, morning fixtures are scheduled for 10:30 AM local time, with afternoon and evening fixtures beginning at 2:15 PM local time. These correspond to 3:00 PM IST and 6:45 PM IST.

This mixture of daytime and evening fixtures allows the tournament to accommodate both local spectators and international television audiences.

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ETPL 2026 Venues

The European T20 Premier League 2026 is being hosted across two countries and two primary venues.

The opening 17 matches are scheduled at Sportpark Westvliet in Voorburg, Netherlands, providing the setting for the first phase of the competition. The tournament then moves to Malahide Cricket Club in Dublin, Ireland, where matches 18 through 30 will be played, followed by the Qualifier and Final.

The two-venue structure keeps the tournament relatively compact while giving teams the opportunity to experience conditions in both the Netherlands and Ireland.

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ETPL Scheduling

The ETPL schedule is designed around a compact 26-day tournament window, with several double-header days during the league phase.

The main scheduling considerations include:

The league phase runs from August 26 through September 17, followed by the Qualifier on September 19 and the Final on September 20.

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The European T20 Premier League 2026 promises to introduce a new franchise cricket rivalry to the European sporting calendar. With six teams representing Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands, the inaugural tournament brings together established international names and emerging European talent.

The compact schedule means the competition should develop quickly, with teams moving from the opening fixtures in Voorburg to the decisive league matches in Malahide before the playoffs.

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