ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Region Final 2025/26

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Region Final serves as the decisive stage of the European qualification pathway for the global tournament. Organized by the International Cricket Council, the branding was standardized starting with the 2019 edition held in Guernsey. It sits in the pyramid as a regional qualifier, feeding into the Global Qualifier or directly into the World Cup depending on the cycle's rules.

The format has evolved significantly from smaller groups to a larger pool. The 2025 tournament featured five teams: Netherlands, Scotland, Italy, Jersey, and Guernsey. The structure typically involves a round-robin group stage within the Regional Final, with the top two teams qualifying for the next stage. Participation is determined by a mix of automatic entry for top-ranked teams, like Scotland and the Netherlands, and winners of sub-regional qualifiers involving lower-ranked nations.

There is no formal promotion or relegation system between the sub-regional qualifiers and the Regional Final; entry is based on ranking and sub-regional victory. The tournament is distinct from other regions due to the high number of participating teams in the broader pathway and the competitive depth. Nations like Italy and Jersey frequently challenge established powers like Scotland and the Netherlands. Notable winners include Jersey in 2019, Scotland in 2021 and 2023, and the Netherlands in 2025. The 2025 edition saw Italy qualify for the World Cup for the first time, highlighting the shifting competitive landscape in European cricket.

This event differs from neighbouring competitions by its specific focus on the European region's path to the global stage. While many leagues operate on seasonal promotion, this tournament operates on a ranking-based entry system that rewards recent performance in sub-regional play. The inclusion of teams like Jersey and Guernsey alongside traditional cricketing nations creates a unique dynamic compared to other regional qualifiers. The competition determines which European sides progress to face teams from other continents in the subsequent stages of the World Cup qualification process. Its significance lies in providing a platform for emerging cricketing nations to prove themselves against established regional powers. The results of this final directly influence the composition of the global qualifier field.