ABU DHABI: The schedule for the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026 has been announced, with 32 matches set to take place at Zayed Cricket Stadium from November 7 to 20.
The 10th edition of the fast-paced tournament will feature six teams for the first time, promising two weeks of action-packed cricket as franchises compete for the championship.
The participating teams are UAE Bulls, Yas Lions, Royal Desert Champions, Emirates Eagles, United Tigers and Arabian Aces.
The tournament will follow a double round-robin format, allowing each team to face the other five sides twice during the league stage.
Defending champions UAE Bulls will open their title defence against Yas Lions on November 7 in the tournament’s opening match.
The first day’s schedule will also feature Royal Desert Champions taking on Emirates Eagles, followed by United Tigers facing Arabian Aces in the final fixture.
The league stage will continue until November 19, when Emirates Eagles meet United Tigers in the final scheduled match before the championship decider.
Under the tournament’s qualification format, the team finishing at the top of the standings will secure direct entry into the final, scheduled for November 20.
The expanded six-team competition marks a significant development for the Abu Dhabi T10 League, which is known for its shortened format and emphasis on aggressive batting, quick scoring and entertaining finishes.
With the defending champions beginning their campaign on the opening day, attention will turn to whether UAE Bulls can retain their crown against the expanded field.
All 32 fixtures will be played at Zayed Cricket Stadium, keeping the tournament’s action at a single venue throughout the competition.
The league is scheduled to conclude on November 20, when the top team will compete for the title in the final.
