The much-anticipated 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 cricket tournament is scheduled to kick off on November 18, 2025, and will conclude on November 30, 2025. This high-octane event promises to deliver nearly two weeks of exhilarating cricket action, featuring some of the sport’s most renowned players. The opening match will see Quetta Qavalry face off against Northern Warriors, setting the stage for an exciting season. Defending champions Deccan Gladiators will also make their debut in a thrilling encounter against Delhi Bulls. The tournament will adopt a Round-Robin format, with the top four teams from the initial stage advancing to the playoffs. The playoff stage begins on November 29, 2025, with Qualifier 1, where the top two teams from the league stage will compete for a direct spot in the final. The losing team will get another chance in Qualifier 2. On the same day, the third and fourth-placed teams will battle it out in the Eliminator, with the winner moving on to Qualifier 2 and the loser being eliminated. Qualifier 2, scheduled for November 30, 2025, will determine the second finalist, who will join the winner of Qualifier 1 in the championship match. The tournament will culminate with the final and a grand closing ceremony, celebrating the champions and the thrilling cricketing spectacle. Fans can access the full schedule on the tournament’s official website.