European T20 Premier League postponed following an extensive discussion with the stakeholders involved in the league.
Inaugural European T20 Premier League postponed to 2026.
This year’s commencement of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) has been delayed. According to the organisers, it will begin the next year. “The decision comes after extensive consultation with key stakeholders across cricket, business and media,” said an ETPL statement.
The timeframe for the six-team league, which was organised by Cricket Ireland, Cricket Netherlands, and Cricket Scotland, was announced as July 15–August 3.
“The initial 2025 window envisioned for the tournament provided a solid base, but conversations with franchise aspirants, broadcasters, sponsors, and governing bodies made it clear: 2026 gives ETPL the tournament the best chance to succeed,” the statement further said.
Reports state that prospective league owners are occupied in The Hundred. The ETPL, which Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan was promoting, was scheduled to take place in Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam. An Indian business situated in Delhi was supporting the initiative. The International Cricket Council (ICC) also approved the league.
Warren Deutrom, Chair of ETPL, said: “We’re building for the long term. With the right partners, capital and support across the board, 2026 gives us the ideal runway to launch a league that is professional, competitive and built to last. With the backing of Rules Sport Tech and the national boards of Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands, the ETPL is shaping up to be a powerful new force in global cricket.”