EUT20 Belgium

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EUT20 Belgium
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Countries Belgium
Administrator Belgian Cricket Federation
Destino Legends Sports LLC
Headquarters Brussels, Belgium
Format Twenty20
First edition 2026
Next edition2027
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] 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. [2]

Contents

The league features six franchise teams representing major Belgian cities. [3] [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]

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. [2] Former England World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan was appointed as the Global Brand Ambassador to provide international credibility and strategic oversight. [1] [5] [9]

Foundation of EUT20 Belgium

In late 2025, the league invited international investors for franchise ownership. [2] Six cities were selected based on their sporting infrastructure and local cricket communities: Antwerp, Bruges, Brussels, Ghent, Leuven, and Liege. [5]

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. [1]

Tournament structure

The EUT20 Belgium follows a standard franchise T20 format: [1]

Player acquisition

Teams acquire players through a centralized player draft. [10] Each 18-member squad must follow strict roster requirements: [2]

Teams

The league comprises six franchises based in major urban centers across Belgium. [1]

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All 6 teams shown on the map of Belgium, indicating the provinces/cities they are based in.
TeamCityDebutCaptainHead coachOwner(s)Ref.
Antwerp Anchors Antwerp, Antwerp Province 2026 TBDTBDAnchor Sports [11]
JB Bruges Bruges, West Flanders TBD Shivnarine Chanderpaul [12] Dream Sports [13]
Brussels Brussels, Brussels-Capital TBDTBDTBD
Ghent Ghent, East Flanders TBDTBDTBD
Leuven Leuven, Flemish Brabant TBDTBDTBD
Liège Red Lions Liège, Liège Province TBDTBDTez Sports [14]

Finals

SeasonFinalPlayer of the season
WinnerResultRunner-upVenue
2026 To be playedTBD

Performance by team

Seasons

Season
(No. of teams)		 2026
(6)
Antwerp Anchors TBD
JB Bruges TBD
BrusselsTBD
GhentTBD
LeuvenTBD
Liège Red Lions TBD

All time standings

TeamsAppearancesBest resultStatistics
TotalFirstLatestPlayedWonLostNRWin%
Antwerp Anchors TBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
JB Bruges TBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
Brussels TBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
Ghent TBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
Leuven TBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
Liège Red Lions TBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD

Media and broadcasting

The league has targeted a global audience, focusing on Europe and the Indian subcontinent. [1] Broadcast partnerships for the 2026 season include negotiations with major sports networks to ensure coverage in multiple languages, including English, Dutch, and French. [9]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "EUT20 Belgium: All You Need To Know About The New European T20 Tournament". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Hasaranga, Mathews and van der Dussen among first names registered for new Belgium-based EUT20 franchise league". Associate Chronicles. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Senior Sri Lanka duo follows South Africa star to sign up for Belgium-based European T20 league". Wisden. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  4. 1 2 "England Stars Vince and Hales Sign Up for New Belgian T20 League". Crictips. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 "Former No.2 ODI batter signs up for Belgium-based European T20 league". Wisden. 10 January 2026. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  6. 1 2 "James Vince and Alex Hales among players listed for inaugural EUT20 tournament in Belgium". BBC Sport. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  7. ↑ "Belgium Cricket Profile". ICC. 26 February 2026. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  8. ↑ "The BCF Executive Committee (Board of Directors)". Belgian Cricket Federation. 2 November 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Vince and Hales among players listed for inaugural EUT20 tournament in Belgium". The Global Herald. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  10. ↑ "EUT20 Player Draft set for 24th March". Associate Chronicles. 5 February 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  11. ↑ "Meet the Antwerp Anchors officially joining EU T20 Belgium, proudly owned by Anchor Sports". EUT20 Belgium . 1 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026– via Facebook.
  12. ↑ "We're excited to welcome Head Coach Shivnarine Chanderpaul to the Bruges family. | This marks the start of a new chapter for us in Europe". JB Bruges . 5 March 2026. Retrieved 6 March 2026– via Instagram.
  13. ↑ "Janakpur Bolts acquire franchise in Belgium's EU T20 League". The Kathmandu Post . Retrieved 5 March 2026.
  14. ↑ "Roar Begins. Legacy Ignites. Presenting the fierce pride of EUT20 LIEGE RED LIONS". EUT20 Belgium . 1 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026– via Facebook.
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