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ETPL 2026 Teams – Full Squads of All European T20 Premier League Franchises
The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 is Europe’s first ICC-sanctioned franchise T20 competition, launched in partnership with Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland, and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB). Six city-based franchises make up the inaugural season, each combining a core of international stars with talent selected through the ETPL Player Draft from Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands.
Since this is ETPL’s first-ever season, none of the six franchises carries a home ground of its own yet — all matches are played at two venues, Voorburg Cricket Club in the Netherlands for the opening phase and Malahide Cricket Club in Dublin for the rest of the league stage, the Qualifier, and the Final.
Below is a complete breakdown of every ETPL 2026 team, including ownership, captaincy, and full squad details.
Amsterdam Flames
Netherlands
Ownership & Captain
Amsterdam Flames counts former Australia captain Steve Waugh among its co-owners. The side is led by Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, who captains a squad built around a strong Netherlands-based core. Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane joined the franchise as a marquee signing on 7 August, shortly after announcing his retirement from international cricket.
Belfast Wolves
Northern Ireland
Ownership & Captain
Belfast Wolves has Australia’s Glenn Maxwell as both co-owner and captain, giving the Northern Ireland franchise a marquee all-rounder leading from the front. Backing him up is a strong overseas core featuring South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen, New Zealand’s Mark Chapman, and England’s Chris Woakes, alongside Ireland’s own Paul Stirling and Mark Adair anchoring the local talent.
Dublin Guardians
Ireland
Ownership & Captain
Dublin Guardians is owned by former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid. Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin joins the franchise as captain and mentor, bringing his experience to a squad built around Ireland’s leading players.
Edinburgh Castle Rockers
Scotland
Ownership & Captain
Edinburgh Castle Rockers is led by an ownership group featuring former New Zealand internationals Kyle Mills and Nathan McCullum. New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner captains the side, which is built around a strong Scotland core.
Rotterdam Dockers
Netherlands
Ownership & Captain
Rotterdam Dockers is backed by a co-ownership group of former South Africa stars Faf du Plessis, Jonty Rhodes, and Heinrich Klaasen. Du Plessis also captains the side, which will play the tournament opener against Amsterdam Flames.
Glasgow Cosmic
Scotland
Ownership & Captain
Glasgow Cosmic is owned and coached by former Australia opener Matthew Hayden, with former West Indies batter Chris Gayle on board as a co-owner. The squad brings together a mix of Scotland regulars and experienced overseas names.
Wrap Up
Conclusion
All six ETPL 2026 teams — Amsterdam Flames, Belfast Wolves, Dublin Guardians, Edinburgh Castle Rockers, Glasgow Cosmic, and Rotterdam Dockers — have confirmed their captains ahead of the opening match on 26 August. Most squads are largely settled, though Dublin Guardians in particular is still expected to add further overseas signings before its roster is fully locked in. With cricketing legends in ownership roles and a fresh crop of Irish, Scottish, and Dutch talent stepping up through the Player Draft, the inaugural season promises a genuine mix of star power and grassroots European cricket.