欧洲T20大联盟于2026年8月在阿姆斯特丹、爱丁堡和贝尔法斯特推出, The European T20 Premier League launches in August 2026 with franchises in Amsterdam, Edinburgh, and Belfast.

欧洲T20先锋联盟(ETPL)经国际商会批准,在阿姆斯特丹、爱丁堡和贝尔法斯特推出了其前三个特许区,首季于2026年8月底启动。 The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), sanctioned by the ICC, has unveiled its first three franchises in Amsterdam, Edinburgh, and Belfast, with the inaugural season launching in late August 2026. 由板球传奇人物Steve Waugh、Glenn Maxwell、Nathan McCullum和Kyle Mills牵头, 这个联盟是由Abhishek Bachchan和其他人共同创办的, Led by cricket legends Steve Waugh, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan McCullum, and Kyle Mills, the league is a joint venture between Rules Global and Cricket Ireland, co-founded by Abhishek Bachchan and others. 通过支持包括苏格兰板球和荷兰皇家板球协会在内的国家板球, ETPL旨在通过在强有力的治理下将国际明星与新兴本地人才结合起来,在欧洲的34个国际板球委员会成员国中发展职业板球. Backed by national boards including Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association, ETPL aims to grow professional cricket across Europe’s 34 ICC member nations by combining international stars with emerging local talent under strong governance. 此次启动正值欧洲板球势头上升之际，包括意大利晋级2026年T20世界杯以及举办该赛事的欧洲大陆。 The launch follows rising momentum in European cricket, including Italy’s qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup and the continent hosting the tournament.