ETPL 2026 · Northern Ireland
Belfast Wolves Complete Squad for
ETPL 2026
The wait is over for cricket fans, as the Belfast Wolves complete squad for the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 features a strong mix of international stars and rising Associate talent. Belfast Wolves locked in their core overseas group before the ETPL Player Draft, then added the rest of their squad, a combination of Irish, Scottish, and Dutch players, during the league’s inaugural Player Draft held on 2 July 2026 in a snake-draft format.
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Franchise
Belfast Wolves Ownership and Captaincy
Belfast Wolves is jointly owned by the Floodlight Capital Consortium and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who also captains the side. Nicknamed “The Big Show” after Maxwell himself, the Belfast-based franchise has built a squad that blends global experience with Europe’s emerging talent pool.
Strategy
Belfast Wolves Combination in ETPL 2026
Belfast Wolves have real depth at the top of the order, with Paul Stirling, Rassie van der Dussen, and Mark Chapman leading the batting, backed up by young Irish batter Tim Tector. Glenn Maxwell himself adds firepower through the middle order, while wicketkeeper-batter Sam Harper offers another reliable option with the gloves and the bat.
The bowling attack is built around genuine pace, with Fred Klaassen leading the new-ball charge alongside Chris Woakes and Mark Adair, giving the Wolves a seam-heavy attack capable of exploiting early conditions. Young Scottish quick Zainullah Ihsan adds further depth to the pace battery.
In the spin department, Matthew Humphreys’ left-arm spin is complemented by the off-spin of Chris Green and the left-arm variety of Ashton Agar, while Netherlands all-rounder Alexander Roy offers Maxwell further flexibility with both bat and ball.
Here is the complete detail of Belfast Wolves’ pre-signed core, players picked in the ETPL Player Draft, and the complete squad for ETPL 2026:
Signings
Belfast Wolves Pre-Signed & Overseas Core for ETPL 2026
Following is the list of players secured by Belfast Wolves before the ETPL Player Draft:
| PLAYERS | COUNTRY | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell C | Australia | Co-Owner & Captain |
| Paul Stirling | Ireland | Pre-Signed Core |
| Rassie van der Dussen | South Africa | Pre-Signed Core |
| Mark Chapman | New Zealand | Pre-Signed Core |
| Chris Woakes | England | Pre-Signed Core |
| Chris Green | Australia | Pre-Signed Core |
| Sam Harper WK | England | Pre-Signed Core |
| Ashton Agar | Australia | Pre-Signed Core |
The Draft
Belfast Wolves Picked Players in the ETPL 2026 Draft
Following is the list of players picked by Belfast Wolves in the ETPL Player Draft on 2 July 2026:
| ROUND | PLAYERS | DRAFT ROUND |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Humphreys | Round 1 |
| 2 | Fred Klaassen | Round 2 |
| 3 | Tim Tector | Round 3 |
| 4 | Mark Adair | Round 4 |
| 5 | Zainullah Ihsan | Round 5 |
| 6 | Alexander Roy | Round 6 |
Full Roster
Belfast Wolves Complete Squad for ETPL 2026
Belfast Wolves secured 8 players before the draft and picked 6 more players in the ETPL Player Draft 2026. The franchise’s think tank has worked to shape a well-balanced squad ahead of the tournament. Glenn Maxwell, one of world cricket’s most destructive all-rounders, will lead Belfast Wolves in ETPL 2026, fronting a squad that mixes seasoned internationals with rising Associate talent.
Belfast Wolves’ complete squad for ETPL 2026 is listed below:
| PLAYER | COUNTRY | ROLE |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell C | Australia | All-Rounder (Off-Spin) |
| Lorcan Tucker WK | Ireland | Wicketkeeper |
| David Miller | South Africa | Batsman |
| Tim Tector | Ireland | Batsman |
| Devon Conway | New Zealand | Batsman/WK |
| Mark Chapman | New Zealand | All-Rounder (Spin) |
| Paul Stirling | Ireland | All-Rounder (Off-Spin) |
| Alexander Roy | Netherlands | All-Rounder (Pace) |
| Harry Manenti | Italy | All-Rounder (Fast) |
| Matthew Humphreys | Ireland | Bowler (Spin) |
| Fred Klaassen | Netherlands | Bowler (Pace) |
| Zainullah Ihsan | Scotland | Bowler (Pace) |
| Saurabh Netravalkar | USA | Bowler (Pace) |
| Chris Jordan | England | Bowler (Pace) |
| Crishan Kalugamage | Italy | Bowler (Leg-Spin) |
| Gavin Hoey | Ireland | Bowler (Leg-Spin) |
| Mark Adair | Ireland | Bowler (Pace) |
Schedule
Belfast Wolves Fixtures — ETPL 2026
Amsterdam Flames open the tournament in the marquee fixture of the season — the very first match of ETPL 2026:
| MATCH | DATE | OPPONENT | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 27 Aug | vs Dublin Guardians | Voorburg |
| 6 | 29 Aug | vs Rotterdam Dockers | Voorburg |
| 7 | 30 Aug | vs Amsterdam Flames | Voorburg |
| 11 | 2 Sep | vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers | Voorburg |
| 13 | 4 Sep | vs Glasgow Cosmic | Voorburg |
| 18 | 9 Sep | vs Dublin Guardians | Malahide |
| 20 | 10 Sep | vs Amsterdam Flames | Malahide |
| 22 | 12 Sep | vs Rotterdam Dockers | Malahide |
| 25 | 13 Sep | vs Glasgow Cosmic | Malahide |
| 29 | 17 Sep | vs Edinburgh Castle Rockers | Malahide |
Belfast Wolves play all ten of their league-stage matches before the Qualifier and Final, which are reserved for the top three teams on the points table.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Belfast Wolves’ complete squad for ETPL 2026 is one of the most balanced sides in the competition, and under Glenn Maxwell’s leadership, they will be aiming to make an immediate statement in the league’s inaugural season. Cricket fans across Northern Ireland are excited to see the Wolves compete when the tournament gets underway on 26 August 2026, with Belfast Wolves opening their campaign against Dublin Guardians on 27 August at Voorburg Cricket Club, Netherlands.