Abu Dhabi T10 2026 Schedule: Full Fixtures, Dates and Timings

The countdown to the fastest cricket on the planet has begun. The Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026, the 10th edition of the tournament, will light up Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi from November 7 to November 20, 2026. Six teams, 32 matches and 90-minute thrillers every evening, and the title race already looks wide open with defending champions UAE Bulls back to protect their crown.

If you want to know when your favourite team plays, at what time each game starts and how the race to the final works, this is the one page you need. Below is the complete Abu Dhabi T10 2026 schedule with every fixture listed date by date, the match timings in IST, the rest day, and full details of the qualifier and the final on November 20. You can also check the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 squads page to see which stars will be in action across the six teams.

Abu Dhabi T10 2026 Schedule: Key Dates at a Glance

The tournament runs for 14 days with a total of 32 matches. The league stage is a double round-robin, which means every team plays every other team twice, and that gives us 30 league matches between November 7 and November 19. November 12 is a full rest day with no matches scheduled, so players and fans both get one breather in the middle of the storm.

November 20 is the big finale day. It starts with the qualifier, played between the teams that finish second and third in the table, and ends with the final, where the league stage winners take on the winners of the qualifier. The title decider is therefore the 32nd and last match of the season. For a detailed breakdown of this format, read our Abu Dhabi T10 2026 format guide.

Full Fixture List of Abu Dhabi T10 2026, Date by Date

Here is the full date-by-date fixture list for the 2026 season. All matches are played at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Each match day carries two or three games in the evening slots of 5:00 PM, 7:15 PM and 9:30 PM IST. The opening match of the season, UAE Bulls vs Yas Lions on November 7, starts at 5:00 PM IST.

The double round-robin format is perfect for a 10-over league. Fans get to see every rivalry twice, so a one-sided result in the first meeting gets a rematch in the second half of the season. The UAE Bulls face the Yas Lions twice in the league stage, on November 7 and November 14, which gives the opening day rivalry an instant return leg. Team pages with full player lists are live too, including the UAE Bulls squad and the Yas Lions squad.

Abu Dhabi T10 2026 Match Timings and Venue

All 32 matches of the season will be played at one venue, Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The single-venue model keeps the tournament fast and simple, and it also means every match gets a packed house atmosphere under lights. Fans in India can catch the action in the prime evening slots every night.

Because T10 games finish in about 90 minutes, the back-to-back evening slots never drag late into the night. The season opener between UAE Bulls and Yas Lions on November 7 begins at 5:00 PM IST, which is 3:30 PM local time in Abu Dhabi. For broadcast and streaming details in your country, check our Abu Dhabi T10 2026 live streaming guide.

Qualifier and Final: How the Title Will Be Decided

The business end of the tournament is short and brutal, exactly like the format itself. After 30 league matches, the top three teams on the points table move to finals day on November 20. The team that finishes first in the league stage earns a direct ticket to the final and watches the qualifier from the stands.

The qualifier is a straight shootout between the second-placed and third-placed teams. There is no second chance for the loser here, so expect full-throttle cricket from the first ball. The winner of the qualifier then faces the league leaders in the final later the same day. It is a proper reward for topping the table and a brutal test of squad depth for the team that has to win two 10-over games in one day.

This structure puts a big premium on finishing first. In a format where one bad over can end a season, the direct route to the final is the safest path a team can take. UAE Bulls know this better than anyone, since they lifted the trophy in 2025 and will defend the title this season. You can look back at every past champion in our Abu Dhabi T10 winners list.

Teams in Action This Season

Six franchises will battle for the 10th edition of the league. Each team has 18 players, including global superstars and exciting young talent from associate nations. Here is a quick look at the six teams so you can plan which dates matter most in the schedule.

The Emirates Eagles vs Royal Desert Champions clash on the opening day is one to circle, with Trent Boult and Naseem Shah both capable of tearing through a top order in 10 overs. The Arabian Aces carry three of the most dangerous power hitters in world cricket in Andre Russell, Liam Livingstone and Moeen Ali. Meanwhile the United Tigers, led by icon Fakhar Zaman, pack proven T20 winners like Iftikhar Ahmed and Faheem Ashraf.

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