BNW Developments, a real estate developer based in the UAE, has been named the Title Sponsor for Season 3 of the World Championship of Legends (WCL). The multi-year partnership renames the tournament the BNW Developments World Championship of Legends (BNW Developments WCL). This collaboration coincides with the global T20 league’s debut in the Middle East.

The announcement follows two previous seasons held in the United Kingdom, which reportedly attracted over 425 million viewers worldwide during Season 2. The upcoming season will take place across venues in Dubai and Sharjah from October 3 to October 18, 2026.

BNW : Tournament Details and Player Lineup

Season 3 is set to feature a lineup of prominent former international cricketers. Among the players expected to participate are Yuvraj Singh, Shahid Afridi, Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, David Warner, Moeen Ali, and Mahmudullah Riyad. The tournament schedule includes matchups reviving international cricket rivalries, such as India Champions vs. Pakistan Champions, alongside teams representing Australia, England, South Africa, the West Indies, and Bangladesh.

For BNW Developments (https://bnw.ae/en), the title sponsorship aligns with its strategic objectives, providing a global platform to showcase its projects to an international audience. The company’s Chairman and Founder, Dr. (CA) Ankur Aggarwal, stated that the partnership reflects the brand’s values, including resilience and performance. Aggarwal also highlighted the UAE’s growing stature as a center for sports and enterprise.

Ajay Devgn, Co-Owner of World Championship of Legends, emphasized the expectation of a robust partnership and an exciting tournament for WCL 2026. Harshit Tomar, Founder and CEO of World Championship of Legends, noted that the move to the UAE and the partnership with BNW Developments strengthen the tournament’s vision to reunite significant rivalries and legends.

The BNW Developments World Championship of Legends marks a significant event for the region’s sports calendar, uniting fans for a fortnight of cricket action and contributing to the latest sports industry developments. For more information on sporting events and industry news, visit TechnoSports (https://technosports.co.in/).