The 25,000 capacity Sheikh Zayed Stadium and adjoining ovals – Tolerance Oval and Mohan’s Oval, form the nucleus of the Abu Dhabi Cricket complex. The eye-catching grounds have welcomed numerous prestigious teams and events over the years, recently playing host to the VIVO Indian Premier League 2021, the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup along with the HBL Pakistan Super League 6 and the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10. The stadium has proudly served as a “home away from home” for Pakistan and Afghanistan’s national cricket teams since 2009 and 2021 respectively.

Our current international flagship event is the Abu Dhabi T10. Bringing together over 120 of the biggest names in world cricket to compete in the fastest format of the game, the 2021 covid secure edition saw over 50,000 fans walk through the gates across the 15-day event. The 2022 edition which will take place in the fourth quarter promises to be another spectacular advertisement for Abu Dhabi and the thrilling game of T10 cricket.

In addition to international fixtures and tournaments, Abu Dhabi Cricket also regularly serves as a leading training venue for international clubs and associations from across the globe. The likes of the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) England Lions, the Afghanistan National Team, and numerous English County Cricket Clubs have all graced the turf for training camps over recent years.

As an international multi-sports hub, Abu Dhabi Cricket also proudly plays host to an array of international teams from other sporting codes. The facility has established itself as a premier training destination for football, rugby, and netball teams, with many travelling from far afield to make use of the impressive facilities on offer.

Recent highlights include hosting training camps for the participating teams of the FIFA Club World Cup 2021 while ADC has previously hosted the reigning HSBC World Rugby 7’s champion All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens teams, and served as a training base for 10 of the 24 teams who competed in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup including finalists Japan.

Fun Fact: In 2018, Sheikh Zayed Stadium hosted its first FIFA sanctioned international football match where Syria defeated Yemen 1-0 in a warm-up match prior to the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

At Abu Dhabi Cricket we are proud to be ushering in a new and exciting era of community sport! As the UAE’s largest and fastest growing community sports venue our ambition is to offer an outstanding facility and a welcoming environment for sports enthusiasts young and old. Whether a football fanatic or a keen volleyballer, a Gaelic enthusiast or a passionate netballer, we have something for just about everyone!

Breaking into Abu Dhabi’s thriving food and beverage scene, Abu Dhabi Cricket’s latest venture The Boundary offers a contemporary style restaurant and fully licensed sports cafe just a short cover drive from our pitches! Serving popular dishes throughout the day, The Boundary is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal, catch the latest match, or simply enjoy a well-earned beverage at the end of your training session. The Boundary is open daily from 7.00am-11.00pm. Pop down to your family-friendly local today!