ETPL Inaugural Season to Run from 26 August to 20 September 2026
The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) has announced major broadcast partnerships with JioStar, TNT Sports, Willow and Cricbuzz ahead of its inaugural season.
The tournament, described as Europe’s first ICC-sanctioned franchise T20 league, will be held from 26 August to 20 September 2026 and will feature six city-based franchises from across Europe.
📅 ETPL 2026 Quick Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | European T20 Premier League |
| Short Name | ETPL |
| Season | Inaugural Edition |
| Dates | 26 August to 20 September 2026 |
| Total Matches | 32 |
| Teams | 6 City-Based Franchises |
| India Broadcast Partner | JioStar |
| UK and Ireland TV Partner | TNT Sports |
| UK and Ireland Streaming Platform | HBO Max |
| North America, MENA and SEA Partner | Willow and Cricbuzz |
📺 Where to Watch ETPL 2026 Live
The league has secured broadcast coverage across several major cricket markets.
| Region | Television Partner | Digital Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | JioStar | JioStar Digital Platforms |
| United Kingdom and Ireland | TNT Sports | HBO Max |
| United States and Canada | Willow | Cricbuzz / Willow Digital Platforms |
| Middle East and North Africa | Willow | Cricbuzz / Willow Digital Platforms |
| Southeast Asia | Willow | Cricbuzz / Willow Digital Platforms |
In India, JioStar will broadcast the tournament across its television and digital platforms.
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, TNT Sports will serve as the official linear television partner, while HBO Max will provide digital streaming coverage.
Willow and Cricbuzz will deliver the tournament across television and digital platforms in the United States, Canada, the Middle East and North Africa, and Southeast Asia.
🏏 Six European City Franchises
The inaugural ETPL season will feature six franchises representing:
- Glasgow
- Amsterdam
- Edinburgh
- Dublin
- Belfast
- Rotterdam
The competition will comprise 32 matches, bringing together emerging European cricketers and established international players.
🌍 A Major Step for European Cricket
The broadcast agreements are expected to give the new league wide international visibility while supporting the continued growth of cricket across Europe.
ETPL Co-Founder Priyanka Kaul said the partnerships would provide strong exposure for the league’s franchises, players, sponsors and commercial partners while introducing European cricket to millions of viewers worldwide.
🎙️ Cricket Ireland Welcomes the Announcement
Brian MacNeice, Chair of Cricket Ireland, described ETPL as a transformational opportunity for cricket in Europe.
He said the broadcast partnerships would allow fans around the world to engage with the tournament while helping the league develop emerging talent and strengthen European cricket’s position on the global stage.
🇮🇳 JioStar Adds ETPL to Its Sports Portfolio
Prashant Khanna, Head of Rights and Innovation for Sports at JioStar, said the European T20 Premier League was an exciting addition to the global cricket calendar.
He noted that the tournament combines emerging European talent with established international players and offers Indian viewers a fresh franchise cricket competition.
🇬🇧 TNT Sports to Broadcast ETPL in the UK and Ireland
TNT Sports will bring the inaugural season to viewers in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
WBD Sports Europe executive Trojan Paillot said the tournament has the ingredients to attract cricket fans through its mix of international stars, emerging players and a new European franchise format.
🌎 Willow and Cricbuzz Expand Global Reach
Willow Chief Operating Officer Todd Myers described ETPL as a bold and ambitious competition reflecting cricket’s continuing growth as a global sport.
The partnership will provide coverage across North America, the Middle East and North Africa, and Southeast Asia.
⭐ Cricket Legends Associated with ETPL
The ETPL franchise ownership group includes several respected names from international cricket:
- Steve Waugh
- Rahul Dravid
- Jonty Rhodes
- Matthew Hayden
- Faf du Plessis
- Heinrich Klaasen
Their involvement underlines the league’s ambition to combine sporting excellence, commercial growth and strong local engagement.
📌 ETPL 2026 Highlights
- ✅ Europe’s first ICC-sanctioned franchise T20 league.
- ✅ Inaugural season begins on 26 August 2026.
- ✅ Final scheduled during the tournament window ending 20 September 2026.
- ✅ Six city-based franchises.
- ✅ A total of 32 matches.
- ✅ JioStar to broadcast the league in India.
- ✅ TNT Sports and HBO Max to cover the UK and Ireland.
- ✅ Willow and Cricbuzz to serve several international markets.
- ✅ International cricket legends involved in franchise ownership.
With player registrations open and broadcast partnerships secured across major global markets, the European T20 Premier League is building strong momentum ahead of its first season and aims to establish a new franchise cricket platform in Europe.
