Abu Dhabi F1, Dubai 7s, Jake Paul and golf - live sport still to come in the UAE
The UAE will host several top-tier tournaments and some of the world's biggest sports stars over the coming weeks. Below are the major events scheduled to take place across the Emirates this year. Golf Abu Dhabi Aldar Golf Championship, November 5-8, Yas Links Rory McIlroy will be a part of the penultimate event of the DP World Tour season, with the Race to Dubai winner decided the following…
The UAE will host a variety of major sports events in the coming weeks. Golf enthusiasts can look forward to the Aldar Golf Championship at Yas Links from November 5-8, featuring top players like Rory McIlroy, Patrick Reed, Tommy Fleetwood and Tyrrell Hatton. The DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai will take place from November 12-15, aiming to crown the Race to Dubai winner.
McIlroy is determined to secure his fifth consecutive Race to Dubai victory and eighth overall. In January 2027, the Emirates Golf Club will host the Dubai Desert Classic, with McIlroy aiming for a record-extending fifth Dallah Trophy. Cricket fans can enjoy the revamped Abu Dhabi T10 competition at Zayed Cricket Stadium from November 7-20, featuring international stars such as Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Amir.
The DP World International League T20 in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah runs from November 22 to December 20, with a record-breaking $1 million spent on UAE cricketers during player auctions. In the world of Formula One, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is set to conclude the 2026 season on December 4-6 at the Yas Marina Circuit. Al Ain will face Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League Elite from November 23, with Al Wasl set to take on Al Ittihad in a crucial matchup on December 7.
Combat sports fans can witness Khamzat Chimaev face Colby Covington in the Cruiserweight Crossover Championship at the RAF Abu Dhabi wrestling competition on November 14. The Professional Fighters League will also host a heavyweight world title bout between Vadim Nemkov and Sergei Bilostenniy, headlined by Jake Paul vs Cedric Doumbe on December 24.
The UAE will also host the Rugby Emirates Dubai 7s from November 27-29, with Gaelic football added to the program.
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