T20 Vitality Blast Cricket Schedule
The T20 Vitality Blast is the top domestic T20 competition in England and Wales. The competition was created in 2003 and has been growing in popularity ever since.
The tournament is played in the Twenty20 format, meaning both sides will have a maximum of 20 overs to bat and 20 over to bowl in a match. The Leicestershire Foxes, Somerset and Hampshire Hawks are the most successful sides with three titles each, with Somerset the reigning champions after winning in 2025.
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How To Stream The T20 Vitality Blast
You may be able to watch the T20 Vitality Blast in your country of residence with Sky Sports the broadcasting partner in the UK.
If you cannot access matches on TV, you can watch a range of cricket via the live streaming platforms of betting sites like bet365 and Stake. Both bookmakers will allow you to watch and bet on a range of sports and competitions, with cricket included.
You can check out our T20 Vitality Blast Live Streaming Guide to ensure you catch the best of the action.
Teams & Format
The competition format sees 18 counties competing for the title. The tournament see two semi-finals played on Finals Day before the grand final is played on the same day.
In 2026, the Blast will be played in a three group format, with the following 18 sides involved:
- Derbyshire Falcons
- Durham
- Lancashire Lightning
- Leicestershire Foxes
- Northamptonshire Steelbacks
- Notts Outlaws
- Birmingham Bears
- Worcestershire Rapids
- Yorkshire
- Essex
- Glamorgan
- Gloucestershire
- Hampshire Hawks
- Kent Spitfires
- Middlesex
- Somerset
- Surrey
- Sussex Sharks
Key Teams & Prospects
| Team (Group) | Prospects |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire (Group B) | 2024's champions will have it all to do this season as they try to build on winning the title a few years ago. |
| Somerset (B) | Somerset have been a team of real promise over the last few seasons, and they will be desperate to defend the title they secured in 2025. |
| Sussex Sharks (C) | The Sussex Sharks will hope to build on a solid batting and bowling unit that can challenge any side on their day. |
| Northamptonshire Steelbacks (B) | One of the sides tipped to go far at the competition, the Steelbacks boast a batting and bowling lineup crammed full of talent. |
| Lancashire Lightning (A) | The Lightning enjoyed a good season in 2025 only to slip to a convincing loss at the hands of Somerset in the semi-finals in a disappointing end to their campaign. |
History & Winners
| Year | Winning Team |
|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD |
| 2025 | Somerset |
| 2024 | Gloucestershire |
| 2023 | Somerset |
| 2022 | Hampshire Hawks |
| 2021 | Kent Spitfires |
| 2020 | Notts Outlaws |
| 2019 | Essex Eagles |
| 2018 | Worcestershire Rapids |
| 2017 | Notts Outlaws |
| 2016 | Northants Steelbacks |
| 2015 | Lancashire Lightning |
| 2014 | Birmingham Bears |
| 2013 | Northants Steelbacks |
| 2012 | Hampshire Royals |
| 2011 | Leicestershire Foxes |
| 2010 | Hampshire Royals |
| 2009 | Sussex Sharks |
| 2008 | Middlesex Crusaders |
| 2007 | Kent Spitfires |
| 2006 | Leicestershire Foxes |
| 2005 | Somerset Sabres |
| 2004 | Leicestershire Foxes |
| 2003 | Surrey Lions |
T20 Vitality Blast Popular Betting Markets
- Most Sixes: The shorter formats are based on scoring runs quickly and there is no better way to score runs than by smashing maximums. Looking to hit sixes keeps the opposition in play as the bowlers aim for the stumps or utilise variations in an attempt to see the batters spoon the ball in the air or miscue their shots. This all adds to the excitement, with the most sixes betting market proving to be very popular.
- Method Of Next Dismissal: The shorter formats keep all forms of wicket taking in contention. Often, the dismissal of choice in this market will be 'caught' as the batters look to accelerate their run scoring. However, if they miscue their shot, then they could be caught behind or in the out-field. Of course, bowled, run-out or leg-before are still in play, meaning this market is rarely as simple as it seems.
