Abu Dhabi T10 2026 Where to Watch in Pakistan: Star Sports, JioHotstar and No Pakistani Partner Yet

No Pakistani broadcaster for the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 has been named on the tournament's own site. Its press release of 6 November says all 32 matches are live on Star Sports television and on JioHotstar, under a JioStar deal for "the Indian subcontinent". The release does not name Pakistan or list any countries.

The season starts today, Saturday 7 November, at 4:30 pm Pakistan time with UAE Bulls v Yas Lions. Below is the opening-day list, what we checked on Pakistani platforms, and how to follow the scores in the meantime. Fakhar Zaman captains United Tigers, who play at 9:00 pm.

The official release names only Star Sports and JioHotstar

The Abu Dhabi T10's only named broadcast partner in our region is JioStar, through Star Sports and JioHotstar. Its release says "the Indian subcontinent" without listing countries, so it does not settle whether Pakistan is covered by that deal.

We read two official releases, one dated 26 October and one dated 6 November. Both repeat the same names. Neither mentions a Pakistani channel, app or streaming partner. That is a gap, and it is the honest answer for now.

Tapmad did not list the T10 on 7 November

Tapmad's home page showed no Abu Dhabi T10 listing when we read it early on 7 November. It did list Pakistan's Test against Sri Lanka and other cricket, so a T10 page could still appear closer to the first match.

We did not check every Pakistani app. A partner could still be announced on the day. Check Tapmad and your usual sports channels at about 4 pm before you give up.

If you only want Pakistan's next match, that is a simpler choice. The 1st Test against Sri Lanka starts on Monday and Tapmad labels it free.

Opening day has three matches from 4:30 pm PKT

Three matches are set for Saturday 7 November at Zayed Cricket Stadium. They start at 4:30 pm, 6:45 pm and 9:00 pm Pakistan time, which is one hour ahead of Abu Dhabi. Fakhar Zaman's United Tigers play last, against Arabian Aces.

The player counts are squad numbers, not playing elevens, and each is our count from the official team pages. The Pakistani players, team by team are listed separately, and all 32 fixtures in Pakistan time run to the final on 20 November.

Fakhar Zaman is the only Pakistani captain

Fakhar Zaman leads United Tigers, one of six captains named in the 6 November release. The others are Kieron Pollard, Jason Holder, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell and Moeen Ali. Fakhar said the Tigers have several match-winners and that the players already know each other.

That matters for Pakistani viewers. His side has six Pakistanis in its squad, more than any team except UAE Bulls with seven. So 9:00 pm tonight is the match to find if you only have time for one.

Abu Dhabi Cricket and Sports Hub now holds majority ownership of the league, and this is its first full tournament in charge. The release calls it a new era. We would wait for the cricket before agreeing.

Follow the scores on the official matches page

If you cannot find a stream, follow the live scores and results on the official Abu Dhabi T10 matches page. It carries the fixture list, and the site also has a match reports section under its media tab.

1. Open the official matches page a few minutes before 4:30 pm PKT.
2. Check Tapmad and your cable sports channels for any late listing.
3. Look at the league's media page for a new broadcast notice.
4. Avoid "free T10 live" links that ask you to install an unknown app.

We have not tested whether JioHotstar opens from Pakistan, and we do not recommend ways around any block. A pirate stream is a poor trade for ten overs of cricket, especially when it asks for your phone number or a card.

Common questions

Where can I watch the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 in Pakistan?

No Pakistani partner was named as of 7 November. The official release names only Star Sports and JioHotstar, for the Indian subcontinent.

Does the JioStar deal include Pakistan?

The release does not say. It uses the phrase "the Indian subcontinent" and lists no countries.

Is the Abu Dhabi T10 on Tapmad?

It was not on Tapmad's home page when we read it on 7 November. That could change closer to the match.

What time does the first match start in Pakistan?

At 4:30 pm PKT on Saturday 7 November, UAE Bulls v Yas Lions.

When does Fakhar Zaman's team play first?

United Tigers play Arabian Aces at 9:00 pm PKT on 7 November.

How many matches will be broadcast?

All 32, according to the official release.

How we verified this

What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.

We read the league's captains release of 6 November and its JioStar release of 26 October, plus Tapmad's home page, on 7 November 2026 before the first ball. Pakistan times are our sum, one hour ahead of Abu Dhabi.