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 is set to host a variety of major sporting events in the coming months. Golf enthusiasts can look forward to the Aldar Golf Championship, taking place from November 5-8 at Yas Links. This will be the penultimate event of the DP World Tour season, with top players like Rory McIlroy, Patrick Reed, Tommy Fleetwood and Tyrrell Hatton participating. McIlroy, currently third in the Race to Dubai rankings, aims to secure his fifth Dallah Trophy and record-equalling eighth overall.
Cricket fans will have the Abu Dhabi T10 competition to look forward to, starting November 7 and featuring an expanded field including Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Amir. Meanwhile, the DP World International League T20 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will kick off on November 22, with the player auction drawing significant attention.
In the world of Formula One, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is slated for December 4-6 at Yas Marina Circuit. Although current driver champion Kimi Antonelli may have clinched his title, the event promises high excitement as the season concludes on a high note. Football matches, particularly the AFC Champions League Elite, will see Iranian side Esteghlal face off against Shabab Al Ahli in Al Ain, and Al Wasl face Al Ittihad in Dubai.
Combat sports fans can catch UFC star Khamzat Chimaev facing Colby Covington for the Cruiserweight Crossover Championship at RAF Abu Dhabi.
The Professional Fighters League will host a heavy-hitting event in Dubai on December 24, headlined by a cruiserweight boxing bout between Jake Paul and Cedric Doumbe. Lastly, sailing fans will get their chance to witness the final season of the SailGP championship, with races in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on November 21-22 and 28-29 respectively.
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