Abu Dhabi T10 Kicks Off Under New Owners With Centralised 32‑Match Schedule
Centralised hosting with new franchise owners plus high‑profile international signings aims to boost TV reach and fan engagement.
Overview
- The Abu Dhabi Cricket and Sports Hub has taken over the tournament for 2026 and introduced five new franchise owners for a six‑team, centrally hosted event at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
- Organisers published a full 32‑match schedule running from Nov. 7 to Nov. 20 and confirmed Star Sports/JioHotstar as the Indian subcontinent broadcaster and Starzplay for UAE streaming.
- Franchises unveiled star‑studded squads featuring players such as Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell and Trent Boult to suit the big‑hitting T10 format.
- The competition began on Saturday, Nov. 7, and early results from Nov. 7–8 reported opening wins for UAE Bulls, Emirates Eagles and United Tigers with net‑run‑rate updates circulating in standings.
- Fantasy and preview sites are heavily shaping fan engagement by publishing predicted XIs, pitch reports and Dream11/My11Circle tips as the league builds toward the Nov. 20 playoff and final schedule.