Dublin, June 19 -- European T20 Premier League (ETPL), Europe's first ICC-sanctioned franchise T20 league, announced the opening of Player Draft Registration, marking a significant milestone on the road to its highly anticipated inaugural season.

Scheduled to be played from August 26 to September 20, 2026, the ETPL will bring together six city-based franchises representing Glasgow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast and Rotterdam in a tournament that promises to redefine the cricketing landscape across Europe, according to a release.

Featuring 32 matches, the competition will provide a world-class platform for emerging European talent to compete alongside some of the biggest names in international cricket, while accelerating the grow...