Tournament Schedule

One Community. One Champion.

October — November 2026

Tournament League Matches

Week 1
Oct 31 – Saturday
  • Match 1 · 4:30pm to 6:00pm
  • Match 2 · 6:00pm to 7:30pm
  • Match 3 · 7:30pm to 9:00pm
  • Match 4 · 9:00pm to 10:30pm
  • Match 5 · 10:30pm to 12:00am
  • Match 6 · 12:00am to 1:30am
Nov 01 – Sunday
  • Match 7 · 4:30pm to 6:00pm
  • Match 8 · 6:00pm to 7:30pm
  • Match 9 · 7:30pm to 9:00pm
  • Match 10 · 9:00pm to 10:30pm
  • Match 11 · 10:30pm to 12:00am
Week 2
Nov 07 – Saturday
  • Match 12 · 4:30pm to 6:00pm
  • Match 13 · 6:00pm to 7:30pm
  • Match 14 · 7:30pm to 9:00pm
  • Match 15 · 9:00pm to 10:30pm
  • Match 16 · 10:30pm to 12:00am
  • Match 17 · 12:00am to 1:30am
Nov 08 – Sunday
  • Match 18 · 3:00pm to 4:30pm
  • Match 19 · 4:30pm to 6:00pm
  • Match 20 · 6:00pm to 7:30pm
  • Match 21 · 7:30pm to 9:00pm
  • Match 22 · 9:00pm to 10:30pm
  • Match 23 · 10:30pm to 12:00am
Week 3
Nov 14 – Saturday
  • Match 24 · 3:00pm to 4:30pm
  • Match 25 · 4:30pm to 6:00pm
  • Match 26 · 6:00pm to 7:30pm
  • Match 27 · 7:30pm to 9:00pm
  • Match 28 · 9:00pm to 10:30pm
  • Match 29 · 10:30pm to 12:00am
  • Match 30 · 12:00am to 1:30am
Nov 15 – Sunday
  • Match 31 · 3:00pm to 4:30pm
  • Match 32 · 4:30pm to 6:00pm
  • Match 33 · 6:00pm to 7:30pm
  • Match 34 · 7:30pm to 9:00pm
  • Match 35 · 9:00pm to 10:30pm
  • Match 36 · 10:30pm to 12:00am
Knockout Stage
Nov 21 – Saturday
  • Match 37 · 4:00pm to 5:30pm
  • Match 38 · 5:30pm to 7:00pm
  • Match 39 · 7:00pm to 8:30pm
  • Match 40 · 10:00pm to 12:00am
Quarter Final
Nov 22 – Sunday
  • Match 41 · 4:00pm to 5:30pm
  • Match 42 · 5:30pm to 7:00pm
  • Match 43 · 7:00pm to 8:30pm
  • Match 44 · 10:00pm to 12:00am
Semi Final
Nov 28 – Saturday
  • Match 45 · 4:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Match 46 · 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Final
Nov 28 – Saturday
  • Match 47 · 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Gates open 30 minutes before play
Dubai, UAE
Schedule subject to change

Ready to represent your community?

Emporia Community Cricket League 2026

Tournament Rules and Regulations

1. Tournament Format

  • The tournament will feature 24 teams divided into 6 groups of 4 teams each.
  • All matches will be played using a tape ball.
  • A maximum of 2 teams may register from each residential community.
  • If two teams represent the same residential community, they will be placed in separate groups.
  • Each team will play 3 group-stage matches and 1 warm-up match.
  • The top-performing teams from each group will qualify for the knockout stage.
  • The tournament will consist of 59 matches in total, including warm-up matches.

2. Match Format and Bowling Regulations

  • All matches will be played in the T10 tape-ball format.
  • The maximum permitted bowling speed is 110 kph.
  • Any delivery recorded above 110 kph will be declared a no-ball.
  • If a bowler delivers 2 balls above 110 kph in the same match, that bowler will be suspended from bowling for the remainder of the match.
  • The decision of the tournament officials regarding bowling speed and disciplinary action will be final.

3. Tournament Schedule

  • Each participating team will play 1 warm-up match against Sreesanth Tips.
  • Matchday timings will generally be between 3:00 PM and 12:00 AM.
  • The group stage will be completed over a period of 3 weeks.
  • The knockout stage and finals will take place during the following week.
  • The complete tournament is expected to run for approximately 4 weeks.

4. General Regulations

  • All teams and players must comply with the tournament schedule and instructions issued by the organizers.
  • Teams must arrive at the venue in sufficient time for their scheduled matches.
  • Any changes to the schedule, format, or regulations will be communicated by the tournament organizers.
  • The tournament organizers reserve the right to interpret and enforce these regulations.
  • All decisions made by the tournament organizers and match officials shall be final.