EUT20 Belgium League 2026 Players Salary – Complete Price List
Belgium’s first-ever professional cricket tournament was considered a spectacular launch. European fans watched cricket in Belgium for the first time, eager to see their favourite international superstars. Fans asked from all around the world how much players earned in EUT20 Belgium League Season 1.
Overall Salary Budget 2026
The league management set an equal purse for all franchises before the players draft. Each team had approximately £183,000 ($250,000), while individual player salaries ranged from £1,500 to £22,000 ($2,000 to $30,000) — a healthy start giving every franchise an equal chance to build strong squads.
| Contract Level | Salary Range (GBP) | Salary Range (USD) |
| Highest Paid (Icon/Platinum) | Up to £22,000 | Up to $30,000 |
| Mid Range Players | £5,000 – £15,000 | $6,500 – $20,000 |
| Associate Nation Players | £2,500 – £5,000 | $3,000 – $6,500 |
| Belgium Local Players | From £1,500 | From $2,000 |
| Total Team Budget | £183,000 | $250,000 |
Player Categories & Salaries 2026
Each team built a 16 to 18-member squad. Each squad had to include 4 Belgian players, players from ICC Associate Nations, 4 international players, and veteran players who had not played international cricket for two years.
Icon/Platinum Players
The biggest names — Faf du Plessis, Shoaib Malik, Andre Russell, Shakib Al Hasan and Chris Lynn — earned the highest salaries: up to £22,000 ($30,000).
International Players (Category A+/A/B/C)
Internationals representing their nations earned £5,000 to £15,000 ($6,500 to $20,000), depending on experience and market value.
Associate Nation Players
Associate players, who rarely get league opportunities, earned £2,500 to £5,000.
Local Belgium Players
Belgian locals shared dressing rooms with international stars and earned from £1,500.
Team-Wise Overview
Antwerp Anchors
Pre-signed Andre Russell — the highest earner at £22,000 ($30,000). Martin Guptill, David Wiese and Hardus Viljoen were also among the high-paid players.
Liege Red Lions
Faf du Plessis (captain), Shoaib Malik and Chris Lynn — each around £22,000 ($30,000).
Ghent Gladiators
Temba Bavuma and James Vince earned £5,000 to £15,000; Dwaine Pretorius and Richie Berrington were among the team’s highest-paid.
JB Bruges
Rassie van der Dussen and Colin Munro topped the list, with Wayne Parnell and Dipendra Singh Airee also earning up to £22,000 ($30,000).
Akcel United Brussels
Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Jason Roy and Alex Hales made it one of the most expensive squads on paper.
See all five EUT20 Belgium teams and squads.
Salaries Compared: EUT20 vs IPL/PSL
As a brand-new league, EUT20’s top salary of £22,000 ($30,000) was modest next to the IPL or PSL. As the league’s popularity grows, salaries and team budgets are expected to rise in future seasons.
Conclusion
EUT20 introduced a fair salary structure for Season 1: a £183,000 team budget mixing internationals, associate players and Belgian locals, with Icon/Platinum stars at the top.
