ECB National Club Competitions 2026
Author: Paul Smith
Date: 14/10/2025
Any BDPCL clubs wishing to enter the 40-over National Club Championship should contact the ECB before Friday November 28th 2025.
National Club Championship
Sunday 12th April – Preliminary Round 1
Sunday 26th April – Preliminary Round 2
Sunday 10th May – Round 1
Sunday 31st May – Round 2
Sunday 21st June – Round 3
Sunday 12th July – Round 4
Sunday 2nd August – Quarter Final
Sunday 23rd August – Semi Final
Final date TBC depending on ground availability which won’t be known until after the Professional County fixtures are released in November.
National Club T20
Sunday 2nd August – League qualifier known by
Sunday 9th August – Area Finals*
Sunday 30th August – Regional Finals
Final date TBC depending on ground availability which won’t be known until after the Professional County fixtures are released in November.
*T20 Area Final host leagues in 2026 will be Essex, Hertfordshire, North Staffs/South Cheshire, North Wales, Nottinghamshire, Southern, Yorkshire North and the South West group (previously hosted at Bridgwater CC).

