Ninety balls per innings. A game that can be completed within ninety minutes. The Abu Dhabi T10 is cricket's shortest professional format and the tenth edition will commence on November 7 and conclude on November 20, 2026, at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. If you are new to T10, think T20 with more gas and less brakes where each over is a death over and a batsman facing twenty balls has faced a long innings.
The T10 league has seen a structural change for the first time since its inception. Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub owns the majority stake in the competition while its franchisees operate under the umbrella of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the Emirates Cricket Board. This is the first significant shift to happen in the sport as the T10 has been a privately owned league, majorly owned by its own franchisees till now. The new government ownership has termed it as a "long-term national sporting asset."
Abu Dhabi T10 2026: The Basic Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | 7 – 20 November 2026 |
| Season | 10th edition (commenced in 2017) |
| Venue | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Format | 10-overs-a-side, approximately 90-minute matches |
| Defending champions | UAE Bulls (beating the Aspin Stallions by 80 runs in the final) |
| Ownership | Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (majority stake owner) |
| Teams | 8 |
Abu Dhabi T10 2026: Last Year's Results
The UAE Bulls registered their maiden T10 title after defeating the Aspin Stallions by a whopping eighty runs in the 2025 final. The innings saw Tim David remain unbeaten on 98 (30 balls faced) which included twelve sixes. David registered the Player of the Tournament and the Batter of the Tournament awards. The final itself demonstrated the shortest format's ability to produce insane run rates and margins as a team of ten batters was completely dismantled by another in the same number of overs.
Abu Dhabi T10 Teams 2026
While the franchise list for 2026 has not been officially released yet, the last edition saw a reshuffling where in addition to the existing clubs, some new teams also joined the competition. The reigning champions, the UAE Bulls, and the runners-up, Aspin Stallions, have joined the fray in addition to the existing teams like Deccan Gladiators, Team Abu Dhabi, Delhi Bulls, Bangla Tigers, Northern Warriors, New York Strikers, Morrisville Samp Army, and Chennai Braves. The list of eight teams shall include some changes as the official lineup for the T10 league 2026 shall be announced shortly under the new ownership. This particular section of the article shall be simultaneously updated as and when the details become available.
The competition has always attracted the best T20 players in the world. With the T10 being the most compact version of the shortest format of the sport, the likes of Pollard, Russell, and David prefer this league to fill in their off-seasons. With the November window coming after the T20 leagues, the players get a chance to earn big bucks in two formats while playing for their national teams in between.
Abu Dhabi T10 2026 Schedule
The schedule shall be simultaneously updated as and when the details become available. The details about the T10 league 2026 were announced a couple of months back with the official announcements happening every week. There will be several matches scheduled at the Zayed Cricket Stadium with two or three matches taking place every day with the first and the second games starting in the evening. The final will be played on November 20, 2026. There will be no late-night finishes for Indian viewers as well, as Abu Dhabi is only 1.5 hours behind IST; a match that commences in the evening at 7:30 pm will only wind up at 9:00 pm IST. This particular section of the article will have the match schedule with the timings as and when the details become available.
Abu Dhabi T10 2026: How To Watch The Matches Live Streaming And Live Score
The T10 has changed hands multiple times, so it is better to check the t10league.com for the 2026 broadcast list rather than the previous year's. The T10 matches in the sub-continent have primarily been telecasted on major networks. Live scores are available on ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz, so you may use these sites to follow the scores for the T10 matches live.
Abu Dhabi T10: List of Past Winners
| Winners | Year |
|---|---|
| Kerala Kings | 2017 |
| Northern Warriors | 2018, 2020 |
| Deccan Gladiators | 2021-22 |
| Deccan Gladiators | 2024 |
| UAE Bulls | 2025 |
Abu Dhabi T10 2026: FAQs
When will be the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 played?
−The competition will commence on 7 November 2026 and conclude on 20 November at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
What is the T10 cricket?
+The T10 is the shortest version of the professional cricket where the game involves fifty balls per innings and takes ninety minutes to complete.
Who won the Abu Dhabi T10 2025?
+UAE Bulls registered their maiden victory in the competition by defeating the Aspin Stallions by eighty runs in the final.
How many teams play in the T10 league?
+There are eight teams that compete in the T10 league. The confirmed T10 league 2026 teams list shall be simultaneously updated when the details surface on the official website.
Is the Abu Dhabi T10 owned by the government?
+Yes, the Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub owns the majority stake in the competition, which is backed by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the Emirates Cricket Board.
Which team has won the most number of T10 titles?
+The Deccan Gladiators have registered three T10 league titles to their name, the most this season.
What time will the matches start for Indian viewers?
+The matches will commence in the evening for Indian viewers as Abu Dhabi is one and a half hours behind IST.
Last updated: 8 July 2026. The basic details have been filed according to the official announcements while the T10 league teams 2026 and the schedule will be simultaneously updated.