Inaugural Season: September - October 2026
APL T20: A Legacy in the Making
Five iconic cities. One ultimate trophy. A nation's passion, unleashed through world-class T20 cricket.
Flagship T20 Tournament
The most inspiring story in cricket enters its boldest chapter.
The Afghanistan Premier League is the flagship T20 tournament of the Afghanistan Cricket Board. It represents the pinnacle of Afghan sporting achievement, bringing together local heroes and international superstars in a high-octane celebration of talent, resilience, and world-class cricket.
About Us
The Afghanistan Cricket Board
As a Full Member of the ICC since 2017, the ACB is the official governing body of cricket in Afghanistan. Its mission is to develop the game at every level, from grassroots programs to the global stage, serving as a source of aspiration, joy, and hope for 35 million people.
Mirwais Ashraf
A former national all-rounder with extensive international experience across ODIs and T20Is, dedicated to expanding the game's footprint and national pride.
Naseeb Khan
Appointed in 2021, he has led structural reforms, transparency, and the High-Performance Center in Kabul.
Strategic Powerhouse
Built for the next 10 editions.
The APL is managed through a long-term commercial partnership between the ACB and the renowned consortium of Trans Group and ITW MEA. With decades of experience in global sports advertising, media planning, and event management, the partnership positions the league for international-standard delivery.
- World-class event execution and media operations
- Long-term commercial growth for franchise owners
- Broadcast-ready cricket built for a global fanbase
The League
The blueprint for success
A city-based franchise structure designed to ignite local passion, expand Afghan talent pathways, and deliver elite T20 entertainment.
Twenty20, round-robin, playoffs, grand final.
League Stage
Qualifiers
Eliminator
Grand Final
Kabul
Kandahar
Nangarhar
Balkh
Paktia
Kunduz
Partnership Opportunities
Connect with a global audience.
Engage a young audience aged 15-25, a passionate 10M+ diaspora, and cricket fans across more than 10 regions through sponsorship, media, and franchise ownership pathways.
Expression of Interest
Technical Pre-qualification
Financial and Technical Bidding
News & Media Center
Latest from the league
Official updates, blogs, tender notices, franchise news, and press releases.
Commercial and league partners
A partner network built for global cricket.
APL brings commercial, media, operational, and league partners together around Afghanistan's biggest T20 stage.
Contact Us
Commercial and franchise inquiries
For sponsorship, franchise, media rights, and commercial conversations, connect with the APL commercial liaison team.
Headquarters: Afghanistan Cricket Board, Kabul
Bidding Email: bid@apl-t20.com
Email: contact@apl-t20.com