Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026: 33 Matches Packed Into 13 Days From November 7
The tenth edition of the short-form tournament opens on November 7, with three group-stage fixtures scheduled on a single day.
The Abu Dhabi T10 League returns for its tenth season, starting November 7, and squeezes 33 matches into 13 days. Sitting between the length of a five-day Test and a three-hour T20, a T10 game wraps up in under 90 minutes. The group stage is set to feature three matches per day.
Each side bats for 10 overs, or 60 legal deliveries, with no bowler permitted more than two overs in an innings — meaning a team needs at least five bowling options to get through its allotment. The first two overs form a mandatory powerplay, during which only two fielders may be stationed outside the 30-yard circle. The batting team also holds a floating powerplay over it can call upon anywhere between the third and ninth overs, a tactical lever that can shift the shape of an innings.
If scores are level at the end of a match, a Super Over settles the result. Standard fielding restrictions apply once the powerplay overs are done, in line with the tournament's playing conditions.
A full guide covering the season's fixtures, participating teams, squad lists, venues and timings, along with live streaming information, has been compiled for fans following the competition.