Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026 Schedule Announced

Defending champions UAE Bulls will face Yas Lions in the opening match on November 7, with six teams competing for the title

October 16, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: The complete schedule for the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026 has been announced, with 32 matches scheduled at Zayed Cricket Stadium from November 7 to 20.

The tournament will feature six teams competing in a double round-robin format, with defending champions UAE Bulls facing Yas Lions in the opening fixture on November 7.

 

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The opening day will also feature Royal Desert Champions against Emirates Eagles, followed by United Tigers taking on Arabian Aces.

Six Teams to Compete

The participating teams are UAE Bulls, Yas Lions, Royal Desert Champions, Emirates Eagles, United Tigers and Arabian Aces.

Each team will face the other five sides twice during the league stage, which concludes on November 19.

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The tournament marks the first edition following a change in the league’s ownership.

Qualifier and Final on November 20

Under the competition format, the team finishing first in the league standings will qualify directly for the final.

The second and third-placed teams will contest a qualifier on November 20, with the winner advancing to face the league leaders in the championship match later that day.

The final round of league fixtures on November 19 will feature UAE Bulls against Arabian Aces, Yas Lions against Royal Desert Champions, and Emirates Eagles against United Tigers.

The tournament will conclude with the final at Zayed Cricket Stadium on November 20.

The Abu Dhabi T10 League features cricket’s shortest established professional format, with each team batting for a maximum of 10 overs.

The competition brings together international and domestic cricketers in fast-paced matches designed to attract audiences across global cricket markets.

Match schedule for Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026

November 7

UAE Bulls vs Yas Lions
Royal Desert Champions vs Emirates Eagles
United Tigers vs Arabian Aces

November 8

Yas Lions vs Emirates Eagles
United Tigers vs UAE Bulls
Arabian Aces vs Royal Desert Champions

November 9

Emirates Eagles vs Arabian Aces
United Tigers vs Royal Desert Champions

November 10

Yas Lions vs United Tigers
UAE Bulls vs Emirates Eagles

November 11

Royal Desert Champions vs UAE Bulls
Arabian Aces vs Yas Lions

November 13

United Tigers vs Emirates Eagles
Royal Desert Champions vs Yas Lions
Arabian Aces vs UAE Bulls

November 14

Royal Desert Champions vs United Tigers
Arabian Aces vs Emirates Eagles
Yas Lions vs UAE Bulls

November 15

Royal Desert Champions vs Arabian Aces
Emirates Eagles vs UAE Bulls
United Tigers vs Yas Lions

November 16

Arabian Aces vs United Tigers
Emirates Eagles vs Royal Desert Champions

November 17

Yas Lions vs Arabian Aces
UAE Bulls vs Royal Desert Champions

November 18

UAE Bulls vs United Tigers
Emirates Eagles vs Yas Lions

November 19

UAE Bulls vs Arabian Aces
Yas Lions vs Royal Desert Champions
Emirates Eagles vs United Tigers

November 20

Second-placed team vs Third-placed team (Qualifier)

First-placed team vs Qualifier winner (Final)

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