Fixtures last checked:
9 October 2026
Season 5 full fixture list released 7 October 2026
Season 5 Opening Match
Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates
Saturday, 21 November 2026 · Dubai International Stadium
Rematch of the Season 4 final
GST 6:30 PM
PKT 7:30 PM
IST 8:00 PM
Complete Fixture List
MI Emirates Schedule 2026
Below are all 10 confirmed
MI Emirates fixtures
for ILT20 Season 5, including UAE, Pakistan and India start times.
| # | Date | Fixture | Venue | GST | PKT | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, 21 Nov |
Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates |
Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 2 | Tue, 24 Nov |
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates |
Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3 | Thu, 26 Nov |
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates |
Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4 | Sat, 28 Nov |
MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers |
Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 5 | Mon, 30 Nov |
MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders |
Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6 | Wed, 2 Dec |
Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates |
Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7 | Sun, 6 Dec |
MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz |
Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 8 | Mon, 7 Dec |
MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants |
Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9 | Fri, 11 Dec |
Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10 | Sun, 13 Dec |
MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals |
Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
Schedule accuracy:
The Season 5 fixture list was released on 7 October 2026 and this page
was last checked on 9 October 2026. Match dates, venues and start times
can still be changed by tournament organisers.
Venue Breakdown
Where Will MI Emirates Play in ILT20 2026?
MI Emirates play
six of their 10 league fixtures in Abu Dhabi,
three in Dubai and one in Sharjah. Zayed Cricket Stadium therefore hosts
the largest share of their Season 5 schedule.
6
Abu Dhabi
Zayed Cricket Stadium
3
Dubai
Dubai International Stadium
1
Sharjah
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Match Times
MI Emirates Match Times
Seven MI Emirates league matches start at
6:30 PM GST.
Three afternoon fixtures begin at 2:00 PM GST.
Afternoon Fixtures
2:00 PM GST
28 Nov · 6 Dec · 13 Dec
Evening Fixtures
6:30 PM GST
7:30 PM PKT · 8:00 PM IST
7 league fixtures
Season 5 Context
MI Emirates Return After Reaching the Season 4 Final
MI Emirates won the ILT20 title in 2024
and returned to the final in Season 4. Desert Vipers defeated MI Emirates
by 46 runs in January 2026, making the Season 5 opener an immediate rematch.
Postseason
ILT20 2026 Playoff Dates
The top four teams after the 30-match league stage qualify for the playoffs.
MI Emirates will only play beyond 13 December if they finish inside the top four.
Qualifier 1
Eliminator
Qualifier 2
20 December
ILT20 Final
Quick Answers
MI Emirates Schedule 2026 FAQs
When is the first MI Emirates match in ILT20 2026?
MI Emirates begin Season 5 against
Desert Vipers on 21 November 2026
at Dubai International Stadium. The match starts at 6:30 PM GST.
How many matches will MI Emirates play?
MI Emirates have
10 league matches.
They can play additional fixtures if they qualify for the playoffs.
Where will MI Emirates play most of their matches?
Six of MI Emirates’ 10 league fixtures are scheduled at
Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
They also play three matches in Dubai and one in Sharjah.
When is MI Emirates’ final league match?
Their final scheduled league fixture is against
Dubai Capitals on 13 December 2026
at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The match starts at 2:00 PM GST.