The eagerly awaited 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 League is coming back this November, with two weeks of high-octane cricketing action to look forward to. The tournament will begin on November 18, 2025, and culminate on November 30, 2025, at the historic Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi T10: Opening Matches To Set The Tone
Day one of the tournament will host two thrilling showdowns. Quetta Qavalry will open against Northern Warriors in the first encounter, previewing the high-octane action that characterises T10 cricket. Next, Deccan Gladiators will kickstart their title defence against Delhi Bulls a clash likely to command huge fan interest.
The Abu Dhabi T10 format, which is so quick, provides unrelenting action and highly uncertain finishes, with the outcome of matches frequently determined in the last few overs.
Abu Dhabi T10: Tournament Format And Playoffs
The 2025 tournament will also be held in Round-Robin format in which all eight participating teams will play against every other side in the league stage. The top four teams on the points table after the group stage will qualify for the playoffs starting November 29, 2025.
Qualifier 1 will have the top two teams battling it out for a direct spot in the final, and the Eliminator played on the same day will have the third and fourth-placed teams. The Qualifier 1 loser and the Eliminator winner will then clash in Qualifier 2, and the winner will claim a spot in the final, to be held on November 30, 2025.
Abu Dhabi T10: Grand Finale And Closing Ceremony
The closing day holds a double whammy of drama, with Qualifier 2 and the title showdown both scheduled on November 30. The tournament will end with a big closing ceremony, honoring not only the winners but also the thrilling cricket that makes the Abu Dhabi T10 a global spectacle.
