Abu Dhabi T10 2026: Schedule, Teams, Timings & How T10 Works
The Abu Dhabi T10 League is cricket’s fastest professional format: 10 overs a side, about 90 minutes a match. The 2026 season runs from 7 to 20 November at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Here is what you need to know.
Dates, venue and teams
Every match of the 2026 season is played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, with 32 fixtures from 7 November to the final on 20 November 2026. The league stage teams are:
- Arabian Aces
- Emirates Eagles
- Royal Desert Champs
- UAE Bulls
- United Tigers
- Yas Lions
The league stage is followed by play-offs and the final. The live points table and full fixture list are on the series page.
Match timings
There are usually three matches a day. On a typical match day the first game starts at 3:30 pm UAE time (11:30 UTC, 4:30 pm PKT, 5:00 pm IST), followed by games at 5:45 pm and 8:00 pm UAE time (6:45 pm and 9:00 pm PKT). Check the schedule for each day’s exact times in your own time zone.
How T10 cricket works
- Each side bats for 10 overs, so a full match lasts about 90 minutes.
- A bowler can bowl at most two overs.
- The fielding restrictions (powerplay) last for the first three overs.
- With so few overs, teams attack from the first ball: run rates above 12 an over are common, and wickets cost much less than in longer formats.
When teams finish level on points, net run rate usually separates them, which matters even more in a format this short.
Follow the Abu Dhabi T10 live
Follow every Abu Dhabi T10 match on Alventra Sports: every match page has the live score, a full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary and the Crease Cam replay, updating every few seconds while play is on. The schedule shows every fixture in your own time zone.