THE NEXT INNINGS STARTS HERE
Own One of Only Eight Founding Teams
Own One of Only Eight Founding Teams
The Abu Dhabi T10 is entering an exciting new era. For the first time in the tournament’s history, investors are invited to become Founding Team Owners under a new Government-backed ownership model designed to establish a long-term ownership platform for investors seeking to participate in the future growth of the Abu Dhabi T10.
The Abu Dhabi T10 is entering an exciting new era. For the first time in the tournament’s history, investors are invited to become Founding Team Owners under a new Government-backed ownership model designed to establish a long-term ownership platform for investors seeking to participate in the future growth of the Abu Dhabi T10.
Only eight Founding Team ownership opportunities will be available through the 2026 Global Tender Process. Each successful applicant will secure exclusive 50-year ownership rights, providing the opportunity to own, develop and grow one of only twelve Abu Dhabi T10 teams and participate in the long-term growth of one of world cricket’s fastest-growing sports properties.
Only eight Founding Team ownership opportunities will be available through the 2026 Global Tender Process. Each successful applicant will secure exclusive 50-year ownership rights, providing the opportunity to own, develop and grow one of only twelve Abu Dhabi T10 teams and participate in the long-term growth of one of world cricket’s fastest-growing sports properties.
Ownership of the Abu Dhabi T10 now rests with ASHRA Events LLC – S.P.C., a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub, operating within a Government-backed sporting framework alongside Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the Emirates Cricket Board.
Ownership of the Abu Dhabi T10 now rests with ASHRA Events LLC – S.P.C., a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub, operating within a Government-backed sporting framework alongside Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the Emirates Cricket Board.
This new governance structure has been established to provide long-term institutional stability, enhanced governance and a clear strategic platform for the continued growth of the event over the coming decades. Successful applicants will become long-term custodians of one of only twelve Abu Dhabi T10 teams, benefiting from a modern ownership framework designed to support sustainable growth, institutional stability and long-term enterprise value.
This new governance structure has been established to provide long-term institutional stability, enhanced governance and a clear strategic platform for the continued growth of the event over the coming decades. Successful applicants will become long-term custodians of one of only twelve Abu Dhabi T10 teams, benefiting from a modern ownership framework designed to support sustainable growth, institutional stability and long-term enterprise value.
Why Become a Founding Team Owner?
Why Become a Founding Team Owner?
Exclusive 50-year team ownership rights, with renewal rights thereafter.
Exclusive 50-year team ownership rights, with renewal rights thereafter.
Ownership of team intellectual property, including branding, digital assets, merchandise and sponsorship rights.
Ownership of team intellectual property, including branding, digital assets, merchandise and sponsorship rights.
A long-term ownership framework designed to support sustainable team growth and enterprise value.
A long-term ownership framework designed to support sustainable team growth and enterprise value.
Transferable team ownership, following the initial lock-in period.
Transferable team ownership, following the initial lock-in period.
Government-backed governance, providing long-term institutional stability and investor confidence.
Government-backed governance, providing long-term institutional stability and investor confidence.
Membership of the exclusive T10 Majlis ownership programme, delivering premium hospitality, networking and concierge benefits throughout the year.
Membership of the exclusive T10 Majlis ownership programme, delivering premium hospitality, networking and concierge benefits throughout the year.
Global Tender Process
Global Tender Process
PROCESS MANAGED BY
The Abu Dhabi T10 Founding Teams will be awarded through an independently administered Global Tender Process designed to identify investors capable of contributing to the long-term success of the tournament.
The Abu Dhabi T10 Founding Teams will be awarded through an independently administered Global Tender Process designed to identify investors capable of contributing to the long-term success of the tournament.
The process will be managed by Deloitte, acting as the independent transaction adviser, to ensure a fair, structured and robust evaluation process.
The process will be managed by Deloitte, acting as the independent transaction adviser, to ensure a fair, structured and robust evaluation process.
The Global Tender Process comprises two stages. During Stage 1, interested parties are invited to submit a non-binding Expression of Interest (EOI) outlining their organisation, ownership structure, relevant experience, financial capacity and strategic vision for the development of an Abu Dhabi T10 team.
The Global Tender Process comprises two stages. During Stage 1, interested parties are invited to submit a non-binding Expression of Interest (EOI) outlining their organisation, ownership structure, relevant experience, financial capacity and strategic vision for the development of an Abu Dhabi T10 team.
Applications will be independently assessed against published evaluation criteria, including financial capacity, strategic alignment, relevant experience, governance, integrity and the applicant’s ability to create long-term value for both their Team and the Abu Dhabi T10.
Applications will be independently assessed against published evaluation criteria, including financial capacity, strategic alignment, relevant experience, governance, integrity and the applicant’s ability to create long-term value for both their Team and the Abu Dhabi T10.
Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to participate in Stage 2, during which they will receive access to a secure virtual Data Room containing detailed commercial, legal and operational information relating to the team opportunity. Applicants will subsequently be invited to submit a formal binding offer, which will be independently evaluated before recommendations are made to the Abu Dhabi T10 Governing Council for approval.
Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to participate in Stage 2, during which they will receive access to a secure virtual Data Room containing detailed commercial, legal and operational information relating to the team opportunity. Applicants will subsequently be invited to submit a formal binding offer, which will be independently evaluated before recommendations are made to the Abu Dhabi T10 Governing Council for approval.
This structured process has been designed to ensure that the Abu Dhabi T10 partners with investors who not only have the financial capability to acquire a team, but also share the event’s long-term vision and commitment to building one of the world’s most valuable and sustainable cricket competitions over the coming decades.
This structured process has been designed to ensure that the Abu Dhabi T10 partners with investors who not only have the financial capability to acquire a team, but also share the event’s long-term vision and commitment to building one of the world’s most valuable and sustainable cricket competitions over the coming decades.
We look forward to welcoming visionary investors who share our ambition to shape the next chapter of the Abu Dhabi T10 and become part of one of the most exciting long-term team opportunities in world cricket.
We look forward to welcoming visionary investors who share our ambition to shape the next chapter of the Abu Dhabi T10 and become part of one of the most exciting long-term team opportunities in world cricket.
Process Timeline
Process Timeline
1
Stage 1 — Expression of Interest (3–16 July 2026)
Stage 1 — Expression of Interest (3–16 July 2026)
2
Independent Evaluation & Shortlisting (by Deloitte)
Independent Evaluation & Shortlisting (by Deloitte)
3
Stage 2 — Invitation to Tender & Data Room Access (17–30 July 2026)
Stage 2 — Invitation to Tender & Data Room Access (17–30 July 2026)
4
Binding Tender Submission
Binding Tender Submission
5
Independent Evaluation
Independent Evaluation
6
Approval by the Abu Dhabi T10 Governing Council
Approval by the Abu Dhabi T10 Governing Council
7
Appointment of Founding Team Owners
Appointment of Founding Team Owners
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Submit Your Expression of Interest
Submit Your Expression of Interest
Interested applicants should submit their completed EOI Template and supporting documentation directly to Deloitte before 16 July 2026.
Interested applicants should submit their completed EOI Template and supporting documentation directly to Deloitte before 16 July 2026.
Submission Email: ADT10@deloitte.co.za
The next generation of team owners starts here. We look forward to welcoming investors who share our ambition to build one of the world’s leading cricket tournaments and shape the future of the Abu Dhabi T10 for generations to come.
The next generation of team owners starts here. We look forward to welcoming investors who share our ambition to build one of the world’s leading cricket tournaments and shape the future of the Abu Dhabi T10 for generations to come.
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Important Notice
Submission of an Expression of Interest does not constitute an offer or guarantee progression to Stage 2. All applications will be independently assessed by Deloitte in accordance with the Global Tender Process.
