The Abu Dhabi T10 returns on Saturday, November 7, with a fresh look.
The Abu Dhabi Cricket and Sports Hub now owns and runs the tournament, five new franchise owners have come on board, and the league will have six teams competing for the title this season.
All 32 matches will take place at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi over 13 playing days, culminating in the final on November 20. Each team plays the other five twice in the league stage, and the top three go through to the playoffs.
UAE Bulls are the defending champions after winning the 2025 title, and Kieron Pollard leads a squad that also has Sunil Narine and Mohammad Amir. Moeen Ali captains Arabian Aces, while Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell and Trent Boult are among the other big names in the tournament.
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Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026 teams
Six franchises will take part in the 2026 edition. Here are the teams and some of the key players in each squad, with several UAE internationals such as Muhammad Waseem, Alishan Sharafu and Mohammad Rohid also in the mix.
| Team | Key players |
|---|---|
| Arabian Aces | Moeen Ali (c), Andre Russell, Liam Livingstone, Sam Billings, Alzarri Joseph, Imran Tahir, Alishan Sharafu |
| Emirates Eagles | Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Trent Boult, Alex Hales, Rehan Ahmed, Chris Green, KS Bharat |
| Royal Desert Champions | Nicholas Pooran, Phil Salt, Sherfane Rutherford, Naseem Shah, Maheesh Theekshana, Chris Jordan, Muhammad Waseem |
| UAE Bulls | Kieron Pollard (c), Sunil Narine, Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Amir, Andre Fletcher, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Rohid |
| United Tigers | Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sufyan Moqim, Abbas Afridi |
| Yas Lions | Jason Holder, David Willey, James Vince, Dasun Shanaka, Eshan Malinga, Akeal Hosein, Khuzaima Tanveer |
UAE Bulls start as the side to beat, with Pollard, Narine and Shepherd giving them plenty of power and experience. Royal Desert Champions and Arabian Aces have also built strong batting line-ups, while United Tigers lean heavily on Pakistan players such as Fakhar Zaman and Iftikhar Ahmed.
Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026 schedule
| Date | Match | Time (GST) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 7 | UAE Bulls vs. Yas Lions | 3:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 7 | Royal Desert Champions vs. Emirates Eagles | 5:45 p.m. | 7:15 p.m. |
| Nov. 7 | United Tigers vs. Arabian Aces | 8:00 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 8 | Yas Lions vs. Emirates Eagles | 3:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 8 | United Tigers vs. UAE Bulls | 5:45 p.m. | 7:15 p.m. |
| Nov. 8 | Arabian Aces vs. Royal Desert Champions | 8:00 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 9 | Emirates Eagles vs. Arabian Aces | 5:45 p.m. | 7:15 p.m. |
| Nov. 9 | United Tigers vs. Royal Desert Champions | 8:00 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 10 | Yas Lions vs. United Tigers | 5:45 p.m. | 7:15 p.m. |
| Nov. 10 | UAE Bulls vs. Emirates Eagles | 8:00 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 11 | Royal Desert Champions vs. UAE Bulls | 5:45 p.m. | 7:15 p.m. |
| Nov. 11 | Arabian Aces vs. Yas Lions | 8:00 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 13 | United Tigers vs. Emirates Eagles | 3:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 13 | Royal Desert Champions vs. Yas Lions | 5:45 p.m. | 7:15 p.m. |
| Nov. 13 | Arabian Aces vs. UAE Bulls | 8:00 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 14 | Royal Desert Champions vs. United Tigers | 3:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 14 | Arabian Aces vs. Emirates Eagles | 5:45 p.m. | 7:15 p.m. |
| Nov. 14 | Yas Lions vs. UAE Bulls | 8:00 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 15 | Royal Desert Champions vs. Arabian Aces | 3:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 15 | Emirates Eagles vs. UAE Bulls | 5:45 p.m. | 7:15 p.m. |
| Nov. 15 | United Tigers vs. Yas Lions | 8:00 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 | Arabian Aces vs. United Tigers | 5:45 p.m. | 7:15 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 | Emirates Eagles vs. Royal Desert Champions | 8:00 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 17 | Yas Lions vs. Arabian Aces | 5:45 p.m. | 7:15 p.m. |
| Nov. 17 | UAE Bulls vs. Royal Desert Champions | 8:00 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 18 | UAE Bulls vs. United Tigers | 5:45 p.m. | 7:15 p.m. |
| Nov. 18 | Emirates Eagles vs. Yas Lions | 8:00 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 19 | UAE Bulls vs. Arabian Aces | 3:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 19 | Yas Lions vs. Royal Desert Champions | 5:45 p.m. | 7:15 p.m. |
| Nov. 19 | Emirates Eagles vs. United Tigers | 8:00 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 20 | Qualifier (2nd vs. 3rd) | 5:30 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
| Nov. 20 | Final (1st vs. Qualifier winner) | 7:45 p.m. | 9:15 p.m. |
How to watch Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026
Here’s how to watch the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026:
| Region/Country | TV Channel | Live stream |
| India | Star Sports | JioHotstar |
| UAE/ Middle East | N/A | Starzplay |
ioStar holds the broadcast rights for the Indian subcontinent this season, and all 32 matches will be shown live on the Star Sports Network.
Fans in India can also stream every game on JioHotstar, which will carry extra behind-the-scenes content from the tournament.
In the UAE, fans can watch the tournament live on the Starzplay app.
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