About European T20 Premier League
ETPL: A New Powerhouse in World Cricket
The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) an upcoming franchise tournament sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), designed to place Europe firmly on cricket’s global map. A first-of-its-kind collaboration between the cricket boards of Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands, ETPL blends the proud cricketing traditions of these nations with the ambition to grow the game across the continent.
The league will feature both men’s and women’s competitions, underscoring its commitment to inclusivity and the future of the sport. With world-class players, dynamic franchises, and state-of-the-art match experiences, ETPL promises to deliver top-tier cricket alongside immersive fan engagement.
ETPL: More Than a League
The European T20 Premier League is more than a tournament, it’s a visionary platform to elevate local talent, attract global superstars and spark a new wave of cricketing enthusiasm across Europe. Designed to inspire the next generation of players and fans, ETPL will fuse high-performance sport with festival-style entertainment. As the next great chapter in cricket’s global expansion, it will stand as a celebration of culture, innovation, and continental unity- redefining how cricket will be played, watched, and experienced on the world stage.
Why Europe, Why Now?
Cricket in Europe is on the cusp of a major transformation, gaining serious traction across the continent with participation rising in countries like Germany and Spain and Italy’s historic qualification for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 marking a breakthrough moment. Cricket’s return to Olympics in LA 2028 brings in renewed interest and opportunity for the European nations to invest in the sport and to compete globally.
Evolving from a niche interest into a continent-wide movement, cricket is witnessing surging viewership, grassroots expansion and growing cultural relevance and ETPL launches at the perfect time to ride this momentum.
When is it happening
Summer of 2026
The ETPL Explained
