The Abu Dhabi T10 2026 runs from 7 to 20 November at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Six teams will play 32 matches across 13 match days, with defending champions UAE Bulls opening the season against Yas Lions at 3:30 pm on 7 November.

This is Season X of the tournament and the first under its new Abu Dhabi ownership. If you’re planning to catch a game or just want to know who’s playing whom, this guide covers the dates, format, fixtures released so far, every squad, and how to get tickets.

• What is the Abu Dhabi T10?
• Abu Dhabi T10 2026 dates and venue
• How the Abu Dhabi T10 league works
• Abu Dhabi T10 2026 match schedule
• Abu Dhabi T10 teams and squads
• Abu Dhabi T10 tickets
• How to watch the Abu Dhabi T10
• Yas Island and the T10 experience
• Living near Yas Island

What is the Abu Dhabi T10?

The Abu Dhabi T10 is a professional franchise competition played in cricket’s fastest format: 10 overs per side. This season has six triple-header days and seven double-header days, so most match days have two or three games.

The competition began in 2017, and Abu Dhabi has hosted seven editions of the T10 since 2019. In 2026, Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (ADCSH) took majority ownership and commercial control of the tournament, with support from the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the Emirates Cricket Board. The organisers describe the 2026 edition as a relaunch, with five new franchise ownership groups joining the defending champions.

Abu Dhabi T10 2026 dates and venue

Here are the key facts for this season at a glance.

Every match takes place at Zayed Cricket Stadium, so you won’t need to travel between venues. For directions, parking and facilities, see our complete guide to Zayed Cricket Stadium.

How the Abu Dhabi T10 league works

The Abu Dhabi T10 league follows a double round-robin, which means each team plays every other team twice. That gives each side ten league matches and 30 league matches in total.

After the league stage, the play-offs work like this:

• 1st place: Goes straight to the final.
• 2nd and 3rd place: Meet in the qualifier on 20 November at 4:30pm GST.
• Qualifier winner: Faces the table-toppers in the final at 6:45pm GST the same evening.

Only three teams make it to the last day, and the organisers say qualification could come down to fine margins, including net run rate. All six teams play on 19 November, the final day of the league stage.

Abu Dhabi T10 2026 match schedule

The organisers have confirmed the fixtures for the opening day, the final league day, and the playoffs. All times are in Gulf Standard Time (GST).

For the full day-by-day fixture list and live scores, check the Matches page on the official Abu Dhabi T10 website.

Abu Dhabi T10 teams and squads

Six teams are competing in Season X. Each squad has 18 players, mixing international stars and UAE cricketers. Teams made some signings before the official player draft, which was held in Abu Dhabi on 30 September, and completed their squads at the draft.

UAE Bulls

The UAE Bulls are the defending champions. They have been part of the T10 journey since its first season in 2017, originally as the Delhi Bulls. After reaching the final in 2024, they went one better in 2025 to win their first Abu Dhabi T10 title, and they were the first founding franchise confirmed for the new era.

• Captain: Kieron Pollard
• Head coach: Andy Flower, with Dwayne Bravo as bowling coach and mentor
• Owner: Neelesh Bhatnagar
• Pre-draft signings: Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine and Romario Shepherd
• Full squad: Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Romario Shepherd, Muhammad Rohid, Shadab Khan, Tahir Zaman, Andre Fletcher, Muhammad Amir, Nuwan Thushara, Khwaja Nafay, Khushdil Shah, Azam Khan, Wali Muhammad, Aneurin Donald, Bradley Currie, Max Bryant, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Uddish Suri

Arabian Aces

Arabian Aces are an all-new franchise making their tournament debut this season. Their squad is built around former England all-rounder Moeen Ali, with West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell and England international Liam Livingstone signed before the draft.

• Captain and icon player: Moeen Ali
• Head coach: Lance Klusener
• Owners: A consortium led by Pankaj Jain and Neeraj Jain
• Pre-draft signings: Moeen Ali, Andre Russell and Liam Livingstone
• Full squad: Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Liam Livingstone, Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Arfan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Richard Gleeson, Sam Billings, Paul Walter, Alzarri Joseph, Imran Tahir, Salman Irshad, Quentin Sampson, Dwaine Pretorius, Vriitya Aravind, Ibrahim Masood, Amshi De Silva, Dunith Wellalage

Emirates Eagles

Emirates Eagles are also making their debut this season, with West Indies star Rovman Powell as captain. Head coach Mickey Arthur has previously coached South Africa, Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and the squad includes New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult, Shimron Hetmyer and Alex Hales.

• Captain: Rovman Powell
• Head coach: Mickey Arthur
• Owner: Maverick Sports and Entertainment
• Pre-draft signings: Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer and Trent Boult
• Full squad: Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Trent Boult, Haider Razzaq, Luqman Faisal, David Wiese, Noor Ahmad, Alex Hales, KS Bharat, Akif Javed, Hassan Nawaz, Rehan Ahmed, Ali Raza, Chris Green, Harshit Kaushik, Hilal Afghan, Toby Albert, Kusal Perera

Royal Desert Champions

Royal Desert Champions were the first completely new franchise confirmed for the tournament’s new era. The team takes its inspiration from the people who have made the UAE their home. Nicholas Pooran leads the side, which also includes Phil Salt, Sherfane Rutherford and Naseem Shah.

• Captain and icon player: Nicholas Pooran
• Team director: Robin Singh
• Founder: Amit Narang
• Pre-draft signings: Nicholas Pooran, Phil Salt and Sherfane Rutherford
• Full squad: Nicholas Pooran, Phil Salt, Sherfane Rutherford, Ali Naseer, Aayan Afzal Khan, Muhammad Waseem, Naseem Shah, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Luke Wood, Gulbadin Naib, Brandon King, Janith Liyanage, Keemo Paul, Dhruv Parashar, Raizal Nadir, Tajinder Singh Dhillon, Chris Jordan

United Tigers

United Tigers built their squad around a Pakistani core, signing Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed and Faheem Ashraf before the draft. Their draft picks include Azmatullah Omarzai, Odean Smith and Mahedi Hasan, along with several Bangladesh and UAE players.

• Pre-draft signings: Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed and Faheem Ashraf
• Notable draft picks: Azmatullah Omarzai, Odean Smith, Mahedi Hasan, Abbas Afridi and Sufyan Moqim
• Full squad: Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Zeeshan Naseer, Awais Ali Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sufyan Moqim, Abbas Afridi, Odean Smith, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mahedi Hasan, Habibur Rahman Sohan, Noor ul Rahman, Shamim Hossain, Adithya Shetty, Noor Ullah Ayubi, Paul van Meekeren, Yasin Patel

Yas Lions

Yas Lions were the last of the six franchises to be confirmed, joining just before the player draft. Former West Indies captain Jason Holder leads the side, and Robin Uthappa, part of India’s 2007 T20 World Cup-winning squad, runs the cricket operation.

• Captain and icon player: Jason Holder
• Team director: Robin Uthappa
• Owner: Jeetu Kataria
• Pre-draft signings: Jason Holder, Andries Gous and David Willey
• Full squad: Jason Holder, David Willey, Andries Gous, Ajay Kumar, Ansh Tandon, Dasun Shanaka, Eshan Malinga, Karim Janat, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Tom Moores, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Obed McCoy, Kamil Pooran, Haider Ali, Masood Gurbaz, Aryan Dutt, Akeal Hosein, James Vince

Abu Dhabi T10 tickets

Abu Dhabi T10 tickets are sold online. Click Buy Tickets on the official tournament website, which takes you to the District ticketing platform to book.

Before you book, keep these dates in mind:

• On 7 and 19 November, all six teams play, so you can see every team in one visit.
• Remember that 12 November is a rest day, with no cricket.

How to watch the Abu Dhabi T10

If you can’t make it to the stadium, all 32 matches will be shown live in the Indian subcontinent on the Star Sports TV network and streamed on JioHotstar, under a deal with JioStar.

Yas Island and the T10 experience

Yas Island is the tournament’s Official Experiences Partner this season. All six franchises are based on the island during the tournament, and it also hosts three of the big off-field moments: the Trophy Launch, the Opening Party and the Closing Party.

Our guide to the best things to do in Yas Island has ideas for before or after the cricket, and you can find more of the city’s big dates in our round-up of annual Abu Dhabi events and festivals.

Living near Yas Island

All six franchises are based on Yas Island during the tournament. If you’re thinking about a move, our guide to living in Yas Island.

When you’re ready to look, browse properties for sale in Yas Island or properties for rent in Yas Island on Property Finder.

Key Takeaways

• The Abu Dhabi T10 2026 runs from 7 to 20 November at Zayed Cricket Stadium.
• Six teams play 32 matches: 30 league games, a qualifier and the final.
• UAE Bulls, the defending champions, open the season against Yas Lions at 3:30 pm on 7 November.
• The top team goes straight to the final; 2nd and 3rd meet in the qualifier on 20 November at 4:30 pm.
• The final is on 20 November at 6:45 pm GST, and 12 November is a rest day.
• Tickets are sold online through the official website’s Buy Tickets link.

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