Abu Dhabi T10 has a new management

The Abu Dhabi T10 has a new management as Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (ADCSH), an arm of the local government, has acquired majority ownership and commercial rights control of the T10 championship. It will now be an Abu Dhabi-owned and managed competition.

ADCSH will own and manage the tournament as a long-term national sporting asset, supported by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB).

The 2026 edition will take place from November 7 to 20 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, marking the first full tournament under the new structure. Eight franchises and prospective ownership groups will be invited to participate, with further details to be announced for the 'Invitation To Tender' process.

"This is a strategic evolution of the tournament which signals strengthened governance, institutional credibility, and a clear global growth strategy for the sport's fastest format," said His Excellency Aref Al Awani, Chairman of the Board, ADCSH and General Secretary, ADSC. "This marks a new start for a tournament that has already demonstrated global relevance in a short timeframe, while building a growing fanbase in Abu Dhabi where we can pivot our community ambitions."

"Our proposition for the tournament remains unchanged: high-intensity 10-over matches, international star power, together with a dynamic international broadcast product that will continue evolving for modern global audiences. We are now focused on elevating the Abu Dhabi T10 from a successful cricket event to a proud sporting asset for Abu Dhabi and our family of team owners."

"The Emirates Cricket Board supports the new framework of Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub, now in place for the Abu Dhabi T10," said Khalid Al Zarooni, Vice Chairman, Emirates Cricket Board.