The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), originally scheduled to begin in mid-July, has been postponed until 2026.
The planned six-team tournament has reportedly been shelved due to delays in franchise sales and “shifting investment priorities”.
Per the organisers, the decision comes “after extensive consultation with key stakeholders across cricket, business and media”.
ETPL chair Warren Deutrom 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.”
ETPL co-owner Saurav Banerjee added: “Our focus has been clear from the start: build it right, with the right people. The surge of interest we are now seeing from investors to broadcasters to franchises confirms we are on the right path.”
Sanctioned by the ICC on November 27, 2024, the ETPL represents a landmark collaboration among the cricket boards of Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands, a united effort to grow the game and elevate European cricket on the world stage.
