BY GLASGOW COSMIC EDITORIAL
How to watch Glasgow Cosmic and the ETPL in 2026: the honest state of broadcast rights, streaming options and what's actually confirmed so far.
Search "where to watch ETPL" today and you won't find a straight answer anywhere. Here's the honest one: as of this writing, no traditional broadcast deal has been announced for the league, and the only confirmed streaming platform is SportVot.
What's confirmed right now
SportVot has streamed ETPL events already, including the league's inaugural player draft. It's the one platform with any confirmed connection to ETPL coverage heading into the 2026 season. Beyond that, no national broadcaster, streaming service, or pay-TV package has been publicly confirmed for match coverage.
Why the gap exists
The ETPL is a brand-new league launching across three national cricket boards, Cricket Scotland, Cricket Ireland, and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association, and broadcast deals for cross-border competitions like this typically take longer to finalize than a single-country league's rights would. It's a genuinely new situation, not a sign the league lacks ambition, but it does mean fans currently have less certainty than they would following an established competition.
What to do in the meantime
Follow Glasgow Cosmic's own channels and fixture announcements directly, broadcast news is more likely to reach fans through the club and league's own communications than to be easy to find via search right now. This page will be updated the moment a confirmed broadcast or streaming deal is announced.
Glasgow Cosmic's first ETPL season starts 26 August 2026. [Follow fixtures and squad news →]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a TV channel showing ETPL matches?
Not confirmed as of this writing. No traditional broadcaster has announced ETPL coverage.
Can I stream ETPL matches online?
SportVot has streamed ETPL events, including the league's player draft. Whether they'll carry full match coverage for the 2026 season hasn't been confirmed.
Why doesn't the ETPL have a broadcast deal yet?
No official reason has been given. Three-nation broadcast rights deals generally take longer to finalize than single-country leagues, and the ETPL is the first competition of its kind.
Will Glasgow Cosmic announce broadcast details separately?
Likely through the club's own channels once league-wide or match-specific arrangements are confirmed.
