DP World International League T20 • Season 5
ILT20 Venues 2026: Season 5 Stadiums, Capacity & Locations
DP World ILT20 Season 5 will be played across three established
cricket venues in the UAE: Dubai International Stadium,
Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Here is the verified guide to every ILT20 2026 venue, including
capacity, location, Season 5 status and the confirmed final venue.
Last updated: September 2026
Season 5 venue update:
The DP World ILT20 has confirmed Dubai International Stadium,
Zayed Cricket Stadium and Sharjah Cricket Stadium as the three
venues for Season 5. The tournament runs from
22 November to 20 December 2026, with the final
confirmed for Dubai International Stadium.
Where Will ILT20 2026 Be Played?
DP World ILT20 Season 5 will be staged across the UAE’s three
principal cricket centres:
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
The three confirmed grounds are Dubai International Stadium,
Zayed Cricket Stadium and Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
All three venues have previously staged major international and
franchise cricket. The complete Season 5 match-by-match allocation
across the three stadiums has not yet been published, so individual
league-stage fixtures should not be assigned to a ground until the
official schedule confirms them.
ILT20 Venues 2026 at a Glance
Stadium |
Location |
Capacity |
Season 5 Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Dubai International Stadium |
Dubai Sports City, Dubai |
25,000 |
Season 5 Final |
Zayed Cricket Stadium |
Abu Dhabi |
20,000 |
Confirmed Venue |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
Sharjah |
16,000 |
Confirmed Venue |
Dubai • ILT20 Season 5 Final Venue
Dubai International Stadium
Dubai International Stadium is located in
Dubai Sports City
and is one of the UAE’s principal international cricket grounds.
It will stage the
ILT20 Season 5 final on
20 December 2026.
Capacity: 25,000
Dubai Sports City
Final Confirmed
Venue Detail |
Information |
|---|---|
Location |
Dubai Sports City, Dubai, UAE |
Seating Capacity |
25,000 |
Pitch Diameter |
148 metres |
ILT20 2026 Role |
Confirmed Season 5 venue and final host |
Why Dubai International Stadium Matters in ILT20
Dubai has been central to the league since its launch. The stadium
also staged the previous ILT20 final on 4 January 2026, when
Desert Vipers defeated MI Emirates to win their first title.
Season 5 will again finish at the same venue.
Abu Dhabi • Confirmed Season 5 Venue
Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi is another confirmed
venue for ILT20 Season 5. The ground is also widely known as
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium
and has a seating capacity of approximately
20,000.
Capacity: 20,000
Abu Dhabi
Season 5 Confirmed
Venue Detail |
Information |
|---|---|
Location |
Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Capacity |
20,000 |
Also Known As |
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium |
ILT20 2026 Role |
Confirmed Season 5 venue |
What Is Zayed Cricket Stadium Known For?
The Abu Dhabi venue forms part of a wider cricket complex
with international-standard playing and training facilities.
It has hosted major international tournaments and franchise
competitions and remains one of the UAE’s primary cricket grounds.
ILT20 Stadium Capacity Comparison
Dubai International Stadium is the largest of the three confirmed
Season 5 grounds by published seating capacity.
Rank |
ILT20 Stadium |
City |
Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Dubai International Stadium |
Dubai |
25,000 |
2 |
Zayed Cricket Stadium |
Abu Dhabi |
20,000 |
| 3 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
Sharjah | 16,000 |
Where Is the ILT20 2026 Final?
The DP World ILT20 Season 5 final will be played at
Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, 20 December 2026.
Dubai also hosted the Season 4 final in January 2026.
Which ILT20 Matches Will Each Stadium Host?
The league has confirmed the three Season 5 venues, but the complete
match-by-match stadium allocation has not yet been published.
Dubai International Stadium is confirmed for the final; the detailed
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah league-stage assignments should be added
only after the official fixture release.
Venue |
Season 5 Allocation Status |
|---|---|
Dubai International Stadium |
Final confirmed; remaining fixture allocation pending |
Zayed Cricket Stadium |
Venue confirmed; match allocation pending |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
Venue confirmed; match allocation pending |
More ILT20 Season 5 Information
Looking for team or fixture information? Use the dedicated Season 5
guides rather than relying on older 2025 venue and schedule pages.
ILT20 Venues 2026 FAQs
What are the ILT20 venues for 2026?
The three confirmed DP World ILT20 Season 5 venues are
Dubai International Stadium, Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi
and Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Where will the ILT20 2026 final be played?
The ILT20 Season 5 final will be played at Dubai International
Stadium on 20 December 2026.
What is the capacity of Dubai International Stadium?
Dubai International Stadium has an official seating capacity
of 25,000.
What is the capacity of Zayed Cricket Stadium?
Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi has a capacity of
approximately 20,000 spectators.
What is the capacity of Sharjah Cricket Stadium?
Sharjah Cricket Stadium has a published capacity of 16,000.
Is Zayed Cricket Stadium the same as Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium?
Yes. The Abu Dhabi venue is commonly referred to as Sheikh Zayed
Cricket Stadium, while current ILT20 communications also use the
shorter name Zayed Cricket Stadium.
Are all ILT20 Season 5 venue allocations confirmed?
The three tournament venues are confirmed, but the full
match-by-match venue allocation has not yet been published.
Dubai International Stadium is already confirmed as the venue
for the Season 5 final.
Editorial note:
This page uses publicly confirmed ILT20 Season 5 announcements and
venue information from official or authoritative stadium sources.
Match allocations should be updated only after the complete Season 5
fixture list is officially released. ILT20event.com is an independent
informational website and is not the official DP World ILT20 website.