Abu Dhabi T10 to begin with six-team triple-header on November 7
The 2026 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament opens on November 7 with all six franchises in action on the first day.
Defending champions UAE Bulls will open their title defence against Jason Holder's Yas Lions on November 7 at Zayed Cricket Stadium. The 32-match tournament runs until November 20 under new ownership by Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub. UAE Bulls field Sunil Narine and Romario Shepherd alongside Kieron Pollard, while Yas Lions include David Willey, James Vince and Dasun Shanaka.
The opening day also features Royal Desert Champions against Emirates Eagles and United Tigers against Arabian Aces. All six teams will again play on the final league day, November 19, when UAE Bulls meet Arabian Aces, Yas Lions play Royal Desert Champions, and Emirates Eagles face United Tigers.
Matt Boucher, CEO of ADCSH and Abu Dhabi T10, said the schedule is designed to keep the race for qualification open until the last match.
CricHubb Take
Government ownership removes the previous franchise model risk but also raises expectations for infrastructure upgrades that fans will judge within two seasons.