EUT20 Belgium

EUT20 Belgium

Countries	Belgium
Administrator	Belgian Cricket Federation Destino Legends Sports LLC
Headquarters	Brussels, Belgium
Format	Twenty20
First edition	2026
Next edition	2027
Tournament format	Round-robin and playoffs
Number of teams	6
TV	List of broadcasters

The EUT20 Belgium is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in Belgium, organised by Destino Legends Sports LLC in partnership with Belgian Cricket Federation. ^{[1] [2]} Established in 2025, the league was created to professionalize the sport in mainland Europe and provide a high-performance platform for local Belgian talent to compete alongside global international stars. ^[3]

The league features six franchise teams representing major Belgian cities. ^[4] The inaugural season is scheduled to take place between 30 May and 7 June 2026. ^{[5] [6]}

Background and history

Cricket in Belgium has historically been an Associate-level sport with a growing grassroots base. ^[7] In October 2025, following the success of franchise models globally, Cricket Belgium signed a long-term agreement with Destino Legends Sports LLC to launch a premier franchise competition. ^{[8] [9]}

Unlike previous domestic tournaments, EUT20 was designed as a hub for European cricket, utilizing Belgium's central geographic location to attract players from both Full Member and Associate nations. ^[10] Former England World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan was appointed as the Global Brand Ambassador to provide international credibility and strategic oversight. ^{[11] [12]}

Foundation of EUT20 Belgium

In late 2025, the league invited international investors for franchise ownership. ^[13] Six cities were selected based on their sporting infrastructure and local cricket communities: Antwerp, Bruges, Brussels, Ghent, Leuven, and Liege. ^{[14] [15]}

The league's primary mission is the (2 - 4 - 4 - 6) development model, which mandates the inclusion of local Belgian players in every starting XI to ensure the long-term growth of the Belgium national cricket team. ^{[16] [17]}

Teams

The league comprises six franchises based in major urban centers across Belgium. ^[18]

Team	City	Debut	Captain	Head coach	Owner(s)
Antwerp	Antwerp	2026 Season	TBD	TBD	TBD
Bruges	Bruges		TBD	TBD	TBD
Brussels	Brussels		TBD	TBD	TBD
Ghent	Ghent		TBD	TBD	TBD
Leuven	Leuven		TBD	TBD	TBD
Liege Red Lions	Liege		TBD	TBD	TBD

Tournament structure

The EUT20 Belgium follows a standard franchise T20 format: ^[19]

• League Stage: A single round-robin format where each team plays the others once. ^[20]
• Playoffs: The top four teams qualify for a knockout stage, consisting of Qualifier 1, an Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final. ^[21]

Player acquisition

Teams acquire players through a centralized player draft. ^{[22] [23]} Each 18-member squad must follow strict roster requirements: ^[24]

• Domestic: 4 Belgian players (Minimum 2 in the starting XI). ^[25]
• Associate: 4 players from ICC Associate nations. ^[26]
• International: 4 active Full Member international players. ^[27]
• Veterans: 6 Full Member players who have not played international cricket in the last two years. ^[28]

Finals

Season	Final				Player of the season
	Winner	Result	Runner-up	Venue
2026	To be played				TBD

Performance by team

Season (No. of teams)	2026 (6)
Antwerp	TBD
Bruges	TBD
Brussels	TBD
Ghent	TBD
Leuven	TBD
Liege Red Lions	TBD

Media and broadcasting

The league has targeted a global audience, focusing on Europe and the Indian subcontinent. ^[29] Broadcast partnerships for the 2026 season include negotiations with major sports networks to ensure coverage in multiple languages, including English, Dutch, and French. ^{[30] [31]}

See also

• Belgium national cricket team
• Belgium women's national cricket team
• Cricket Belgium
• European Cricket League
• Nepal Premier League
• Global T20 Canada

References

1. "Destino Legends Sports LLC partners with BCF". Wisden. 10 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
2. "EUT20 Belgium Franchise League discussion". r/Cricket. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026– via Reddit.
3. "EUT20 Belgium: All You Need To Know About The New European T20 Tournament". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
4. "EUT20 Belgium cities and format confirmed". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
5. "EUT20 Belgium set for May 30 start". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
6. "EUT20 Belgium 2026 Season Schedule". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
7. "Belgium Cricket Profile". ICC. 26 February 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
8. "Destino Legends Sports LLC Agreement". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
9. "Official Launch of EUT20 Belgium in Brussels". Wisden. 10 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
10. "Belgium as a Hub for European Cricket". r/Cricket. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
11. "Eoin Morgan appointed Global Brand Ambassador for EUT20". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
12. "Eoin Morgan discusses strategic oversight of EUT20". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
13. "EUT20 Belgium invites international franchise investment". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
14. "Cities selected for EUT20 Belgium". r/Cricket. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
15. "Infrastructure readiness for EUT20". Wisden. 10 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
16. "EUT20 Belgium 2–4–4–6 Model Explained". r/Cricket. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
17. "Mandatory local players in EUT20 XI". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
18. "Six teams to feature in EUT20 Belgium". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
19. "EUT20 Belgium Tournament Format". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
20. "EUT20 round-robin stage". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
21. "Playoff and knockout format for EUT20". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
22. "EUT20 Belgium Player Draft set for 24 March". r/Cricket. 8 February 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
23. "Draft process for EUT20 Belgium". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
24. "Squad requirements for EUT20 Belgium". r/Cricket. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
25. "Domestic player quota rules". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
26. "Associate player inclusion in EUT20". r/Cricket. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
27. "High profile international signings for EUT20". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
28. "Veteran player category in EUT20". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
29. "Broadcasting targets for EUT20 Belgium". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
30. "Media rights and coverage negotiations". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
31. "Language feeds for EUT20 Belgium broadcast". ICC. 7 February 2026. Retrieved 27 February 2026.

External links

• Official EUT20 Belgium Website