The World Championship of Legends (WCL) is set to make its UAE debut with its third season scheduled from October 3 to 18, 2026. After two seasons in the United Kingdom, the tournament is moving to the UAE and will bring together several of cricket’s biggest retired stars. The upcoming edition will feature familiar names such as Yuvraj Singh, AB de Villiers, DJ Bravo, Shahid Afridi and Moeen Ali, while David Warner and Mohammad Mahmudullah are among the notable additions. 

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The tournament has also expanded its international representation with the inclusion of Bangladesh Champions. The previous two editions produced India Champions and South Africa Champions as winners, with both defeating Pakistan Champions in the respective finals. WCL Season 3 is expected to revive several familiar cricketing rivalries while giving fans an opportunity to watch some of the game's most recognisable former stars back in action. The organisers are positioning the UAE edition as a bigger spectacle following the league's first two seasons, with the tournament promising more legends, rivalries and entertainment. With Warner joining established WCL names such as Yuvraj and de Villiers, the third season is likely to attract significant attention from fans across the cricketing world. 

“Our biggest and most exciting season”: WCL founder Harshit Tomar on Season 3’s UAE debut in October 

The World Championship of Legends (WCL) is set to enter a new chapter with its third season moving to the UAE for the first time. Scheduled from October 3 to 18, Season 3 will bring together several former international stars, including Yuvraj Singh, AB de Villiers, DJ Bravo, Shahid Afridi, Moeen Ali, David Warner and Mohammad Mahmudullah. Bangladesh Champions will also join the expanded competition. 

WCL Founder and CEO Harshit Tomar described the UAE edition as a major step for the league and promised fans an even bigger spectacle. “Season 3 is going to be very special. We are taking WCL to the UAE for the first time, giving our fans an experience they have never seen before. We promise to bring the biggest names in cricket and some of the biggest surprises yet. Season 3 is going to be our biggest and most exciting season so far,” he said. Co-owner Ajay Devgn also highlighted the league's entertainment and nostalgic appeal, saying, “WCL is more than just a cricket league - it is emotion, nostalgia and entertainment coming together on one platform. Looking forward to Season 3, it's going to be our boldest season yet.”