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Abu Dhabi is launching the next innings for `Cricket`s Fastest Format` as Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (ADCSH) assumes majority ownership and commercial rights control of the Abu Dhabi T10, transitioning the tournament into an Abu Dhabi-owned and managed competition.
The 2026 edition will take place from 7-20 November at Abu Dhabi`s celebrated Zayed Cricket Stadium, marking the first full tournament under the new structure. Eight franchises and prospective ownership groups will be invited to participate under the tournament`s new structure, with further details to be announced for this `Invitation To Tender` process, according to a release. Under the new framework, ADCSH will own and manage the Abu Dhabi T10 as a long-term national sporting asset, supported by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and with the unwavering support of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB).
The 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 continued to build the event`s global profile, generating US $512 million of media value and delivering 687 million global social media impressions, according to the independent GSIQ report. Recognised for attracting some of the world`s best cricketers and delivering nail-biting finishes, the format`s speed, accessibility and entertainment appeal have helped position Abu Dhabi as a global home for `T10` cricket.
As franchise discussions open under the new structure, the message from Abu Dhabi is clear: the Abu Dhabi T10`s legacy has been built, and its future is now solidly backed for long-term growth.
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