Rotterdam Dockers sit top of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 points table after a five-wicket win over Amsterdam Flames in the tournament opener.
Six franchises from the Netherlands, Ireland and Scotland are chasing the inaugural ETPL title, and this page tracks the standings, the format and every key date through the group stage, Qualifier and final.
ETPL 2026 Points Table (Live Standings)
| POS | Team | M | W | L | T | N/R | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edinburgh Castle Rockers (ECR) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | +3.288 |
| 2 | Rotterdam Dockers (ROD) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | +0.519 |
| 3 | Belfast Wolves (BEW) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | +0.132 |
| 4 | Glasgow Cosmic (GLC) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.629 |
| 5 | Amsterdam Flames (AMF) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1.344 |
| 6 | Dublin Guardians (DUG) | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.957 |
M = Matches, W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tied, N/R = No Result, PTS = Points, NRR = Net Run Rate.
Dublin Guardians face Belfast Wolves later on August 27 at Voorburg, so this table moves fast in the opening week. Bookmark this page and check back after every match day.
A win earns two points and a loss gets none, the same scoring system used across most T20 franchise leagues like the WPL and IPL. A washed-out game splits one point each, and net run rate breaks any tie on points.
How the ETPL 2026 League Stage Works
The ETPL isn’t a small round-robin affair. Every team plays the other five sides twice, so the group stage alone runs to 30 matches before the knockouts begin.
- Format: Double round-robin, then Qualifier and Final
- Total matches: 32 across the season, including two knockout games
- Table topper: Goes straight into the Final
- 2nd and 3rd place: Face off in the Qualifier on September 19
- No Eliminator: The Qualifier is a straight knockout, so both sides need the win
So finishing first isn’t just about bragging rights. It’s the difference between one shot at the title and two.
Season Structure and Key Dates
| Leg | Venue | Dates | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leg 1 (Netherlands) | Sportpark Duivesteijn, Voorburg Cricket Club, The Hague | August 26 – September 6, 2026 | 17 league matches |
| Leg 2 (Ireland) | The Village, Malahide Cricket Club, Dublin | September 9 – September 20, 2026 | Remaining league matches, Qualifier (Sept 19) and Final (Sept 20) |
Meet the ETPL 2026 Teams
Every side blends local Associate talent with a stacked overseas contingent, since squad rules require at least eight local players alongside five to seven overseas recruits. Here’s a quick look at all six franchises.
Rotterdam Dockers
Faf du Plessis captains the early pace-setters, backed by Heinrich Klaasen, Anrich Nortje, David Wiese and Logan van Beek. It’s the more experienced of the two Dutch sides, and it showed in the opener.
Amsterdam Flames
Led by Mitchell Marsh, the Flames signed former India batter Ajinkya Rahane after his retirement from international cricket. Steve Waugh is part of the ownership group, so expect no shortage of old-school cricket wisdom in the dugout.
Belfast Wolves
Glenn Maxwell captains Belfast, one of two teams representing the island of Ireland. The Wolves are yet to take the field this season, with their opener against Dublin Guardians on August 27.
Dublin Guardians
Ravichandran Ashwin leads Dublin as captain and mentor, with Vikram Rathour as head coach and a Rahul Dravid-backed ownership group behind the scenes. Vijay Shankar joined to team up with Ashwin, and Ireland regular Paul Stirling adds local firepower up top.
Edinburgh Castle Rockers
Mitchell Santner captains the Rockers, with James Foster as head coach. Edinburgh shares The Grange Club as a home venue with Glasgow Cosmic, which should make for some good-natured local rivalry once the Scottish teams meet.
Glasgow Cosmic
Glasgow’s roster includes Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj and wicketkeeper Matthew Cross, all confirmed through the ETPL’s own player features. The captaincy hadn’t been formally confirmed in official team pages at the time of writing, so treat that detail as pending.
Final Word: Stay Tuned For Updated Points Table of ETPL 2026
Rotterdam holds top spot for now, but with 29 group games still to play, this table will look completely different by the time the Netherlands leg wraps up on September 6. That’s the nature of a 30-match double round-robin. One bad week can undo a strong start, and one good week can flip the whole picture within days.
Keep an eye on how the two legs shape up separately too. The teams based in Amsterdam and Rotterdam get home comforts early, while Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh and Glasgow wait until the tournament shifts to Malahide from September 9. That travel gap could easily swing a few results once the Irish leg begins.
Check back after every match day for the latest standings, and don’t be shocked if a completely different side sits on top by the time the Qualifier rolls around on September 19.
