The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), the first ICC-sanctioned franchise T20 league in Europe, has officially opened Player Draft Registration, marking a key milestone ahead of its eagerly awaited inaugural season.
Tournament Schedule and Format
Scheduled from August 26 to September 20, 2026, the ETPL will feature six city-based franchises representing Glasgow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast, and Rotterdam. The tournament will consist of 32 matches, providing a premier platform for emerging European talent to compete alongside international cricket stars, thereby accelerating the sport's growth across Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands.
Player Draft Registration Details
Player Draft Registration is open to male cricketers affiliated with Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland, or the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB). Eligible players can submit their registrations via the official ETPL website, etplofficial.com. Franchises will use the draft to assemble their local player rosters ahead of the inaugural season.
The registration process is the first step in the player acquisition pathway. After registrations close, franchises will evaluate the talent pool and select players through the official draft before finalizing their squads.
Commitment to European Cricket
The ETPL is built on a clear commitment to strengthening the European cricket ecosystem by creating new opportunities for local players to shine on a global stage. The league offers participants exposure to elite competition, professional franchise environments, international broadcast coverage, and world-class cricketing infrastructure.
For players from Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands, the draft represents a unique chance to showcase their talent, earn selection alongside internationally renowned cricketers, and become part of a landmark chapter in European cricket history.
Franchise Ownership Group
The ETPL franchise ownership group brings together an exceptional blend of cricket's most respected names, including Steve Waugh, Rahul Dravid, Jonty Rhodes, Matthew Hayden, Faf du Plessis, and Heinrich Klaasen, among others. Their involvement reflects the league's ambition to combine sporting excellence with strong local engagement and establish a new benchmark for franchise cricket in Europe.
With momentum building ahead of the inaugural season, aspiring cricketers from Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands are encouraged to seize this opportunity and register for the ETPL Player Draft to be part of European cricket history.
