U18 Boys
30th Aug
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Star International School Nets (SIS), Al Qusais
September to June
Tournament Season
10 competitive tournaments per season — internal academy leagues, national championships, and international competitions. Every student gets match experience.
10
Tournaments / Season
Sep–Jun
Full Season
U10–U19
Age Groups
UAE National Level League
Preliminary Trials & Player Selection
ECB National League
Tournament 2026/27
Desert Cubs is opening registration for ECB National League team selections. Players must register with the button below and attend the preliminary trials to be considered for our ECB tournament squads.
U16 Girls
Born on/after 01/09/2010
U12 Boys
Born on/after 01/09/2014
U15 Boys
Born on/after 01/09/2011
U18 Boys
Born on/after 01/09/2008
ECB Preliminary Trial Schedule
Register First, Then Attend Trials
Trial participation is compulsory for player selection.
U15 Boys
30th Aug
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Deira International School Grounds & Nets
U12 Boys
6th Sep
During Practice
Respective branches: DPS, SES, DIS, SIS & BSA
U16 Girls
6th Sep
4:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Sharjah English School (SES)
Important Tournament Notes
- Teams will be finalised by 15th September.
- The tournament starts on 3rd October for boys' and girls' categories.
- Trials are open to both members and non-members.
- Trials will be considered practice sessions and charged accordingly.
Selection Registration
Players need to register using the button below before attending ECB preliminary trials.
Desert Cubs Academy runs the UAE's most comprehensive junior cricket tournament calendar. From the DC Premier League season opener to the ECB National Junior Tournament, our cubs compete in 10 tournaments per season across all age groups (U10, U12, U14, U16, U19). All academy students are automatically enrolled in internal leagues.
Sep
Month 9
Sep
→
DC Premier League
AcademyThe season opener — our flagship academy league to kick off the year.
Sep
All age groups
Auto-enrolled
Oct
Month 10
Oct
→
DC Emerging League
AcademyFor our rising stars — a dedicated league for promising new talent.
Oct
All age groups
Auto-enrolled
Oct
Month 10
Oct
→ Jan
ECB National Junior Tournament
NationalUAE National Junior Cricket Tournament organised by Emirates Cricket Board.
Oct
– Jan
All age groups
Performance based
Nov
Month 11
Nov
→ Jan
Gulf Cup
NationalRegional championship with teams from across the Gulf.
Nov
– Jan
All age groups
Performance based
Nov
Month 11
Nov
→ Dec
DC Winter Cup
AcademyHoliday season competitive series — the most exciting time of year.
Nov
– Dec
All age groups
Auto-enrolled
Jan
Month 1
Jan
→
DC Super League
AcademyHigh intensity academy league for our most competitive players.
Jan
All age groups
Auto-enrolled
Jan
Month 1
Jan
→ Feb
DC Ramadan Cup
AcademySpecial evening matches under floodlights during the holy month.
Jan
– Feb
All age groups
Auto-enrolled
Feb
Month 2
Feb
→
DC Junior Cups
AcademyFocused on U10 and U12 development — our youngest champions shine.
Feb
All age groups
Auto-enrolled
Mar
Month 3
Mar
→ Apr
4 Nation Tournament
NationalInternational academy clash featuring teams from 4 nations.
Mar
– Apr
All age groups
Performance based
Apr
Month 4
Apr
→ May
DC Summer Bash
AcademyEnd of season celebration league — have fun, play hard!
Apr
– May
All age groups
Auto-enrolled
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Academy Leagues
Internal academy leagues are automatically available to all enrolled students. No separate registration needed. These include the DC Premier League, Emerging League, Winter Cup, Super League, Ramadan Cup, Junior Cups, and Summer Bash.
National & Regional
External competitions like the ECB National Junior Tournament, Gulf Cup, and the 4 Nation Tournament are merit-based selections. Coaches select players based on performance and development.
Ready to Compete?
Enroll your child today and they'll automatically join our next academy league season. Selection for external tournaments begins from day one.
