The UAE Tour Community Age-Group Challenge is scheduled for Saturday 17 October 2026 at Al Wathba Cycling Track. Riders can take part, but distances, age brackets and race format have not been announced.
Monthly sessions in Abu Dhabi are designed to keep the UAE's Under-15 players working between competitions. National teams director Rashid Al Naqbi is overseeing the camp with a specialist staff.
Umar Nurmagomedov will make his RAF debut against Urijah Faber at RAF Abu Dhabi on November 14, 2026, at Etihad Arena. They join a card that also features Khamzat Chimaev, Colby Covington and Kyle Snyder. Tickets are on sale through Etihad Arena.
Abu Dhabi lead the teams' standings on 61 points, one ahead of Victory, before the 4 and 5 October Shanghai round. Sharjah and Stromoy Racing are tied on 53 points.
Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington will meet for the Cruiserweight Cross Over title at RAF Abu Dhabi on 14 November. The Etihad Arena card is RAF's first Middle East event and features several leading wrestling names.
UFC 333 hits Abu Dhabi on 24 October with two world title fights at Etihad Arena. Alexander Volkanovski puts his featherweight belt on the line against Movsar Evloev, while Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili settle their rivalry for the bantamweight crown.
Abu Dhabi is about to stage its first All Star Sumo event, bringing together leading sumo wrestlers from Japan, Mongolia, and Egypt for 36 matches at Space 42 Arena. This marks a new chapter for sumo in the UAE and shows how far the sport has spread.
Abu Dhabi Police took the lead at France's second Sports Day, driving a UAE effort to build healthy habits and family unity among students and the diplomatic community as part of the Year of the Family 2026.
The Abu Dhabi Executive Council has given the Abu Dhabi Sports Council broad new authority to license, accredit, and oversee sports facilities and professionals. The move aims to build a stronger, more unified sports system and boost Abu Dhabi's global reputation.
The UAE Chess Federation has signed a long-term deal with Palms Sports to boost chess, run tournaments, and get more students and community members involved. The plan covers over 400 schools in Abu Dhabi and fits into the federation's 2026 growth goals.
The Abu Dhabi Swimming League kicked off at Mohammed Bin Zayed City with 400 swimmers, marking a strong start for talent development, new competition zones, and a bigger role for women's aquatic sport in the emirate.
Abu Dhabi has locked in a five-year partnership with Real American Freestyle, bringing top-tier wrestling events to Yas Island. The first card, set for November, will feature Hamza Chimaev as the main event.
Real Madrid have landed in Abu Dhabi for the European basketball Super Cup, with the team preparing at Yas Island before their semi-final against Dubai. The tournament takes place from Friday, 18 September to Saturday, 19 September at Etihad Arena.
Emirates Club athletes made a strong showing at the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi, earning three gold and two silver medals under coaches Sami Ben Hariz and Gladison Silva. Every club participant reached the podium, highlighting the UAE's growing presence in Asian jiu-jitsu.
The 18th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship is set to draw nearly 12,000 competitors from every continent, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's status as a global center for jiu-jitsu and combat sports. Organisers are adapting logistics to match the unprecedented scale.
The UAE has pulled further ahead at the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi, collecting 378,700 points and outpacing 89 other nations. More than 2,000 athletes and a thousand children competed, with a noticeable rise in female and youth participation.
Al Ain FC enter a pivotal September 2026, balancing domestic and continental ambitions with a demanding run of fixtures, including a high-profile AFC Champions League Elite opener against Al Nassr and crucial UAE Pro League clashes.
Al Ain, led by Serbian coach Vladimir Ivic, has shattered UAE Pro League records with a 36-match unbeaten streak and a flawless start to the 2026-2027 season, cementing their status as the league's dominant force and setting new benchmarks for tactical excellence.
