Defending champions UAE Bulls will begin their title defence against Yas Lions in the Abu Dhabi T10 League on November 7. The 2026 tournament, featuring 32 matches, will run until November 20, with the opening day’s triple-header setting the stage for two weeks of high-intensity cricket. UAE Bulls will take on Yas Lions before Royal Desert Champions face Emirates Eagles. The opening day will conclude with United Tigers taking on Arabian Aces. The final day of league-stage action will begin with defending champions UAE Bulls facing Arabian Aces, followed by a clash between Yas Lions and Royal Desert Champions. The league phase will conclude with Emirates Eagles taking on United Tigers.
The six participating teams — UAE Bulls, Yas Lions, Royal Desert Champions, Emirates Eagles, United Tigers and Arabian Aces — will compete in a double round-robin league stage, with each side playing 10 matches. With only three teams progressing to the tournament’s concluding day, the race for the top spot and the two remaining qualification places could come down to the finest margins, including net run rate.
The team finishing at the top of the standings will qualify directly for the final, while the second and third-placed teams will contest the qualifier on November 20.
