Abu Dhabi T10 League Kicks Off 10th Season With Star-Studded Lineup

The Abu Dhabi T10 League officially launched its milestone 10th season on Saturday, November 7, bringing together six competitive franchises in the United Arab Emirates for the tournament crown. A total of 32 matches are scheduled for the 2026 event, with all games taking place at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The action-packed league stage will run through November 19, culminating in the qualifier and final matches on November 20.

Defending champions UAE Bulls return to the tournament following their victory in the 2025 competition. The current season features a double round-robin format during the league stage, where each of the six franchises plays ten matches against one another. Following the conclusion of the group matches, three teams will advance to the playoffs. The second and third-ranked teams are set to compete in the qualifier on November 20, with the winner moving on to face the top-seeded team in the championship final later that evening.

Cricket fans can expect to see numerous prominent international players take the field throughout the tournament. Among the high-profile participants slated for the 2026 competition are Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Trent Boult, Philip Salt, and Liam Livingstone.

For viewers tuning in from India, the Star Sports Network is broadcasting the tournament live on television. Digital streaming options are also available through the JioHotstar app and website, as well as via DafaNews.

Match timings vary depending on the daily schedule. On double-header days, the first match starts at 7:15 p.m. Indian Standard Time (IST), followed by the second match at 9:30 p.m. IST. For triple-header days, games begin at 5:00 p.m. IST, 7:15 p.m. IST, and 9:30 p.m. IST, respectively. The qualifying match on November 20 is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. IST, with the final to follow at 9:15 p.m. IST.

The ongoing tournament has already provided a backdrop for broader cricket news. During the opening days of the competition, England all-rounder Liam Livingstone spoke about his recent trade from Sunrisers Hyderabad to the Chennai Super Kings ahead of the Indian Premier League 2027 season. Speaking to a press release following the United Tigers' victory over the Arabian Aces, Livingstone expressed enthusiasm about joining the franchise, stating that he looked forward to wearing the team's famous yellow jersey.