APL T20 Grand Launch Set for 20 December in Dubai
The ACB announced the Afghanistan Premier League T20 will launch in Dubai on 20 December 2025, unveiling the league's window, structure, brand and commercial roadmap.
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ACB and ITW MEA Sign 10-Edition APL Partnership
A year-long tender, a 10-edition agreement and a joint council that chooses venues. The business side of the revival.
What Is the Afghanistan Premier League? APL Explained
Five city teams, a December start in the UAE, and one finished season back in 2018. The rest is still being written.
APL Format Explained: 24 Matches, Playoffs & Points
Twenty league games, then a knockout. The 2018 version used semi-finals. The 2026 version is not a photocopy.
APL 2026 Venues: UAE Hosts, Grounds Not Yet Named
The 2018 season lived at one ground. The 2026 season has a country, not yet a street address.
Last updated 1 November 2026, 17:00 GST