The Abu Dhabi T10 League is set to return on Saturday, November 7, with its tenth edition bringing another round of explosive cricket to the UAE capital. Six franchises will compete in the tournament, which will feature 32 matches across 13 playing days, with the final scheduled for November 20 at Zayed Cricket Stadium.
The tournament has attracted several prominent international players, including Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, and Liam Livingstone. UAE internationals such as Muhammad Waseem, Alishan Sharafu and Mohammad Rohid will also be part of the competition as the franchises look to claim the title.
Six teams set to compete in Abu Dhabi T10 2026
The 2026 edition will feature six franchises, with each team facing the other five twice during the league stage. The top three teams will progress to the playoffs, with the second and third-placed sides competing in the qualifier for a place in the final. UAE Bulls enter the tournament as defending champions after winning the 2025 edition. Pollard will lead a strong squad featuring Narine, Romario Shepherd and Mohammad Amir, while Arabian Aces will be captained by Moeen Ali.
Pooran, Andre Russell and Trent Boult are among the other major names expected to attract attention. UAE Bulls will start as one of the favourites, with Pollard, Narine and Shepherd providing plenty of experience and power. Royal Desert Champions and Arabian Aces also have formidable batting options, while United Tigers will rely on the experience of Pakistan internationals such as Fakhar Zaman and Iftikhar Ahmed.
Abu Dhabi T10 2026 venue and tournament format
All matches of the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 will be played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, with the tournament scheduled to run from November 7 to 20. The competition will feature six franchises battling across the league stage before the top three teams advance to the playoffs.
Each team will face the other five sides twice in the league stage. The table-toppers will secure a direct place in the final, while the second- and third-placed teams will meet in the qualifier for the remaining spot in the title decider. The final will take place on November 20.
Abu Dhabi T10 2026 complete schedule
| Date | Match | GMT | Local Time (GST) | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 7 | UAE Bulls vs Yas Lions | 11:30 AM | 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| November 7 | Royal Desert Champions vs Emirates Eagles | 1:45 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM |
| November 7 | United Tigers vs Arabian Aces | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| November 8 | Yas Lions vs Emirates Eagles | 11:30 AM | 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| November 8 | United Tigers vs UAE Bulls | 1:45 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM |
| November 8 | Arabian Aces vs Royal Desert Champions | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| November 9 | Emirates Eagles vs Arabian Aces | 1:45 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM |
| November 9 | United Tigers vs Royal Desert Champions | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| November 10 | Yas Lions vs United Tigers | 1:45 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM |
| November 10 | UAE Bulls vs Emirates Eagles | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| November 11 | Royal Desert Champions vs UAE Bulls | 1:45 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM |
| November 11 | Arabian Aces vs Yas Lions | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| November 13 | United Tigers vs Emirates Eagles | 11:30 AM | 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| November 13 | Royal Desert Champions vs Yas Lions | 1:45 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM |
| November 13 | Arabian Aces vs UAE Bulls | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| November 14 | Royal Desert Champions vs United Tigers | 11:30 AM | 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| November 14 | Arabian Aces vs Emirates Eagles | 1:45 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM |
| November 14 | Yas Lions vs UAE Bulls | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| November 15 | Royal Desert Champions vs Arabian Aces | 11:30 AM | 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| November 15 | Emirates Eagles vs UAE Bulls | 1:45 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM |
| November 15 | United Tigers vs Yas Lions | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| November 16 | Arabian Aces vs United Tigers | 1:45 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM |
| November 16 | Emirates Eagles vs Royal Desert Champions | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| November 17 | Yas Lions vs Arabian Aces | 1:45 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM |
| November 17 | UAE Bulls vs Royal Desert Champions | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| November 18 | UAE Bulls vs United Tigers | 1:45 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM |
| November 18 | Emirates Eagles vs Yas Lions | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| November 19 | UAE Bulls vs Arabian Aces | 11:30 AM | 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| November 19 | Yas Lions vs Royal Desert Champions | 1:45 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:15 PM |
| November 19 | Emirates Eagles vs United Tigers | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| November 20 | Qualifier – 2nd vs 3rd | 1:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| November 20 | Final – 1st vs Qualifier Winner | 3:45 PM | 7:45 PM | 9:15 PM |
Also READ: Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026 Squads: Here’s the complete list of participating players
Abu Dhabi T10 2026, Broadcast and Live Streaming details
- India: Star Sports Network; JioHotstar app and website
- Sri Lanka: Star Sports Network; JioHotstar app and website
- Bangladesh: Star Sports Network; JioHotstar app and website
- Pakistan: A Sports; Tamasha, Myco Sports
- Afghanistan: AF Sports
- United Kingdom: ARY Digital (Sky Channels 748 and 724); ARY Plus
- United States and Canada: Willow TV (Sign up here)
- Australia: Fox Sports; Kayo Sports
- MENA (Middle East and North Africa): Check local listings; Cricbuzz
- South Africa: Sporty TV; Sporty TV app
- Caribbean: Rush Live; Louder
- Rest of the World: T10 League Official; Sports Central (YouTube)
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