International coverage expands across key cricket markets as a 12-member team brings together former international captains, World Cup winners and leading broadcasters
Wednesday, 5 November 2026, Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi T10 has confirmed its international broadcast partners and 12-member commentary and presentation panel for the 2026 season, scheduled from 7 to 20 November at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The tenth edition will be available to cricket fans through television and digital platforms across major international markets.
Following the previously announced Star Sports and JioHotstar partnership in India, Abu Dhabi T10 has outlined its broadcast arrangements across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Pakistan, South Africa, North America, Australia and the Caribbean.
In its home region, audiences across MENA will be able to follow the tournament on Cricbuzz, Cricbuzz TV on eLife, Switch TV and STARZPLAY. Pakistan viewers can watch on A Sports, with Tamasha and MYCO providing digital coverage. Across North America, the tournament will be available on Willow TV, Willow Sports and Willow by Cricbuzz.
Sporty TV will provide television and digital coverage in South Africa. In Australia, FOX Sports Channel 501 will televise the matches, with streaming through Kayo Sports. RUSH – Live and Louder will carry the tournament in the Caribbean.
In India, the previously announced coverage comprises Star Sports 1 SD and HD for English, Star Sports 2 SD and HD for Hindi, and JioHotstar for streaming. Star Sports 4K will also show the English feed, except on 7 and 8 November. The Star Sports/JioHotstar television and digital rights are exclusive in India and non-exclusive in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives (except Pakistan).
Confirmed broadcast platforms
- MENA: Cricbuzz (Digital); Cricbuzz TV on eLife; Switch TV; STARZPLAY
- Pakistan: A Sports (TV); Tamasha and MYCO (digital)
- South Africa: Sporty TV (TV and digital)
- USA, Canada and associated North American territories: Willow TV; Willow Sports; Willow by Cricbuzz.
- Australia: FOX Sports Channel 501 (TV); Kayo Sports (streaming)
- Caribbean: RUSH – Live and Louder (TV and digital)
- India: Star Sports 1 SD/HD (English); Star Sports 2 SD/HD (Hindi); Star Sports 4K (English, excluding 7–8 November); JioHotstar (streaming)
Commentary and presentation panel
The 12-member team combines ICC Hall of Fame distinction, international captaincy experience, World Cup success and established broadcasting expertise. ICC Hall of Famer and former Pakistan men’s captain Waqar Younis is joined by former Pakistan women’s captain Urooj Mumtaz, former India women’s player Reema Malhotra, presenter Tanvi Shah, former England women’s cricketer Alex Hartley and Carlos Brathwaite, a member of the West Indies team that won the 2016 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
The panel also includes former England men’s cricketer Dominic Cork, commentator and presenter Nikhil Uttamchandani, former UAE men’s captain Ahmed Raza, former New Zealand men’s cricketer Danny Morrison, former Ireland men’s cricketer Niall O’Brien and former India men’s cricketer Nikhil Chopra.
The Abu Dhabi T10 2026 season runs from 7 to 20 November at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
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About Abu Dhabi T10
Abu Dhabi T10 is cricket’s fastest format, delivering explosive, high-intensity action through 90-minute matches designed for modern stadium and broadcast audiences. The 2026 edition will feature six teams competing in 32 matches at the iconic Zayed Cricket Stadium from 7–20 November.
Established in 2017 and hosted in Abu Dhabi since 2019, the tournament has evolved into a globally recognised cricket competition, attracting leading international players and audiences worldwide. Sanctioned by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) and approved by the International Cricket Council (ICC), Abu Dhabi T10 is now majority-owned and managed by Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (ADCSH) under government stewardship.
The tournament now enters its Next Innings, a bold new era defined by strengthened governance, long-term growth and an enhanced global profile. Supported by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi, it plays an important role in advancing the Emirate’s ambition to become a leading global sporting destination.
In 2025, Abu Dhabi T10 generated over US$512 million in media value. Since its inception, the tournament has featured 581 players representing 26 nationalities, built a combined social media following of over 4.8 million and achieved a cumulative reach exceeding 1.2 billion.