ILT20 Season 5 fixtures — all 30 league matches
Every league match is in Dubai, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi. Six dates carry two matches — 22 and 28 November, 29 November, 2, 6 and 13 December — with an afternoon match followed by an evening match. Exact start times are still to be announced, so this page lists the session for each fixture. Times, once announced, will be in Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4).
| Match | Date | Session | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat 21 Nov | Evening | Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates | Dubai |
| 2 | Sun 22 Nov | Afternoon | Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants | Sharjah |
| 3 | Sun 22 Nov | Evening | Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai |
| 4 | Mon 23 Nov | Evening | Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers | Sharjah |
| 5 | Tue 24 Nov | Evening | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | Dubai |
| 6 | Wed 25 Nov | Evening | Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers | Dubai |
| 7 | Thu 26 Nov | Evening | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates | Abu Dhabi |
| 8 | Fri 27 Nov | Evening | Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah |
| 9 | Sat 28 Nov | Afternoon | MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers | Abu Dhabi |
| 10 | Sat 28 Nov | Evening | Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals | Dubai |
| 11 | Sun 29 Nov | Afternoon | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz | Abu Dhabi |
| 12 | Sun 29 Nov | Evening | Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants | Dubai |
| 13 | Mon 30 Nov | Evening | MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Abu Dhabi |
| 14 | Tue 1 Dec | Evening | Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz | Sharjah |
| 15 | Wed 2 Dec | Afternoon | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers | Abu Dhabi |
| 16 | Wed 2 Dec | Evening | Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates | Dubai |
| 17 | Thu 3 Dec | Evening | Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai |
| 18 | Fri 4 Dec | Evening | Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriorz | Sharjah |
| 19 | Sat 5 Dec | Evening | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants | Abu Dhabi |
| 20 | Sun 6 Dec | Afternoon | MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz | Abu Dhabi |
| 21 | Sun 6 Dec | Evening | Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals | Dubai |
| 22 | Mon 7 Dec | Evening | MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants | Abu Dhabi |
| 23 | Tue 8 Dec | Evening | Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai |
| 24 | Wed 9 Dec | Evening | Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Sharjah |
| 25 | Thu 10 Dec | Evening | Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants | Dubai |
| 26 | Fri 11 Dec | Evening | Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates | Sharjah |
| 27 | Sat 12 Dec | Evening | Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai |
| 28 | Sun 13 Dec | Afternoon | MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals | Abu Dhabi |
| 29 | Sun 13 Dec | Evening | Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers | Dubai |
| 30 | Mon 14 Dec | Evening | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals | Abu Dhabi |
Fixtures verified against the ILT20 fixtures file (last verified 30 October 2026). Exact clock times are not in the verified data — only the session, afternoon or evening, is listed. This page will carry the times once the league announces them.
Playoffs — four matches, 16 to 20 December
The top four teams on the points table qualify for the playoffs. Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator are separated by a day, Qualifier 2 is in Sharjah on Friday 18 December, and 19 December is a rest day before the final in Dubai on Sunday 20 December.
| Stage | Date | Session | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | Wed 16 Dec | Evening | Seed 1 vs Seed 2 | Zayed Cricket Stadium |
| Eliminator | Thu 17 Dec | Evening | Seed 3 vs Seed 4 | Dubai International Stadium |
| Qualifier 2 | Fri 18 Dec | Evening | Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of the Eliminator | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| Final | Sun 20 Dec | Evening | Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2 | Dubai International Stadium |
The teams in each playoff match depend on the final league standings — they are confirmed once the league stage ends on Monday 14 December. The ILT20 Points Table shows who is in line for each place.
Venues — three grounds, 34 matches
Dubai International Stadium hosts 15 matches, including the opener on 21 November and the final on 20 December. Sharjah Cricket Stadium hosts 8 matches, including Qualifier 2. Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi hosts the remaining 11 matches, including Qualifier 1 on 16 December and the first Abu Dhabi match on 26 November.
How to follow the season
SialTV will update the ILT20 Results page after every match and the points table after every match day. During play, the ILT20 Live Scores page carries the latest score. In India, matches are on Zee TV and ZEE5. Broadcasters for Pakistan, the UAE and Gulf, the UK and the USA are still to be confirmed for Season 5.
Frequently asked questions
When does ILT20 Season 5 start?
On Saturday 21 November 2026, with Desert Vipers against MI Emirates at Dubai International Stadium, in the evening session. The season ends with the final on Sunday 20 December, also in Dubai.
When is the ILT20 final?
Sunday 20 December 2026, at Dubai International Stadium, in the evening session. The finalists are the winners of Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2.
How many matches are in ILT20 Season 5?
Thirty-four: 30 league matches, then four playoffs — Qualifier 1 on 16 December, the Eliminator on 17 December, Qualifier 2 on 18 December and the final on 20 December.
What time do ILT20 matches start?
Exact clock times have not been announced yet. Each fixture is listed here as an afternoon or evening session, in Gulf Standard Time. The times will be added once the league announces them.
Where are ILT20 matches played?
At three grounds in the UAE: Dubai International Stadium (15 matches), Sharjah Cricket Stadium (8 matches) and Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi (11 matches).
More ILT20 coverage
- ILT20 Points Table — Standings and the playoff race.
- ILT20 Results — Every result, once the season starts.
- ILT20 Live Scores — The next match and live updates.
- ILT20 Teams — Captains, coaches and titles.
- ILT20 Stats — Top scorers, wicket takers and records.
- ILT20 Tickets — Availability and official channels.
- ILT20 — the season in full: schedule, teams, venues and where to watch.