Destino Legends Sports LLC, in collaboration with the Belgian Cricket Federation, officially unveiled the EUT20 Belgium cricket league to the Indian audience during a press conference in Mumbai on Wednesday. The event showcased the league's franchise ownership groups and the official jerseys of all five city-based teams, marking a significant step in cricket's expansion beyond traditional boundaries into new markets and audiences.
First Professional T20 League in Europe
EUT20 Belgium is a professional T20 franchise cricket league, the first of its kind on the European continent. Sanctioned by the Belgian Cricket Federation, an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the league is scheduled to be held in Brussels from June 6 to 14, 2026. In India, the league will be broadcast via Sony Sports Network.
At its core, EUT20 Belgium represents a new phase for the game, moving cricket confidently into new geography, new fan bases, and a future where the sport grows into truly global territory.
Franchise Ownership and Player Development Model
Franchise ownership in EUT20 Belgium carries a ten-year term, with all revenue from team kit sponsorships retained by the respective franchise. Each squad is built around the league's 2-4-4-6 development model, which mandates the inclusion of local Belgian players in every starting XI alongside international icons and emerging associate talent. This structure aims to create genuine cricketing depth in Europe while ensuring a world-class competitive product on the field.
Strategic Launch in Mumbai
EUT20 Belgium's decision to launch in Mumbai was deliberate. India is not only the world's largest cricket market but also the heartbeat of the sport globally. The league has been built to resonate here through its Sony Sports Network broadcast partnership, globally recognized cricketers familiar to Indian audiences, and the involvement of Indian investors and stakeholders across the ownership ecosystem.
Robin Chaudhary, League Chairman and Managing Partner of Destino Legends Sports LLC, said, "India is not just a market for EUT20 Belgium. India is cricket. When the world's most passionate cricket audience believes in something, that belief travels. We are here in Mumbai because we want Indian fans, Indian broadcasters, and the Indian cricket ecosystem to see this league as their own. EUT20 Belgium will be in Indian living rooms from June, and we intend to earn our place there every single match."
Eoin Morgan, League Ambassador for EUT20 Belgium, added, "EUT20 Belgium is not just a cricket league. It is a statement about where this sport is going. Europe has long been an untapped frontier for franchise cricket, and Belgium, at the heart of the continent, is exactly the right place to plant that flag. This is cricket expanding beyond traditional boundaries and reaching audiences that have never had a league to truly call their own. The calibre of players, the broadcast infrastructure, and the ICC backing make this a serious, credible competition. I am proud to be part of it."
Inaugural Season Details
The inaugural season gets underway on June 6, 2026, at Hofstade, Belgium. Tickets for the opening season are now available on the league's official website at eut20belgium.be.
About EUT20 Belgium
EUT20 Belgium is a professional T20 franchise cricket league in Belgium, organized by Destino Legends Sports LLC in partnership with the Belgian Cricket Federation. Sanctioned by the BCF and approved by the ICC, the league is the first of its kind on the European continent. Five city-based franchises—Brussels Royals, Ghent Gladiators, Liege Warriors, Bruges Knights, and Antwerp Titans—will compete in the league's inaugural season in Brussels in June 2026. The league broadcasts live across 80+ countries and features global international stars alongside local Belgian talent developed through its 2-4-4-6 player development model.
About Destino Legends Sports LLC
Destino Legends Sports LLC is the organizing entity behind EUT20 Belgium. The company's mission is to professionalize and grow cricket in Europe through a world-class franchise competition model, delivering elite sport to new audiences while creating a high-performance development pathway for local talent.
Teams, Owners, and Icon Players
- Akcel United Brussels - Owners: Amit Kaushal & Purnima Kaushal; Icon Player: Shakib Al Hasan
- Antwerp Anchors - Owners: Zaheer Khan & Nagendra Siddoutam; Icon Player: Andre Russell
- Ghent Gladiators - Owner: Muhammad Shahid Edakandy; Icon Player: Temba Bavuma
- Liège Red Lions - Owner: Anshad Ali Mohammadali; Icon Player: Faf du Plessis
- JB Bruges - Owner: Utsav Sidgel; Icon Player: Rassie van der Dussen
