First ADKR Match
Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Sunday, 22 November 2026 · Dubai International Stadium
GST 6:30 PM
PKT 7:30 PM
IST 8:00 PM
First Match
22 Nov 2026
League Matches
10
Main Venue
Zayed Cricket Stadium
Full Fixture List
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Schedule 2026
Times shown in GST, PKT & IST
The table below lists every confirmed ADKR league fixture with match date,
opponent, venue and start time.
| # | Date | Fixture | Venue | GST | PKT | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, 22 Nov | Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 2 | Thu, 26 Nov | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3 | Sun, 29 Nov | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 4 | Mon, 30 Nov | MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 5 | Wed, 2 Dec | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 6 | Thu, 3 Dec | Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7 | Sat, 5 Dec | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8 | Wed, 9 Dec | Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9 | Sat, 12 Dec | Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10 | Mon, 14 Dec | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 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 times can still be
changed by the tournament organiser.
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 times can still be
changed by the tournament organiser.
Venue Breakdown
Where Will Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Play?
ADKR will play six league fixtures in Abu Dhabi, three in Dubai and one
in Sharjah. Zayed Cricket Stadium hosts more ADKR matches than any other
venue during the league stage.
6
Abu Dhabi
Zayed Cricket Stadium
3
Dubai
Dubai International Stadium
1
Sharjah
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Postseason
ILT20 2026 Playoff Dates
The top four teams qualify for the playoffs. ADKR’s postseason fixture,
if they qualify, will depend on their final league position.
Qualifier 1
16 December
Abu Dhabi
Eliminator
17 December
Dubai
Qualifier 2
18 December
Sharjah
ILT20 Final
20 December
Dubai
Quick Answers
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Schedule 2026 FAQs
How many matches will Abu Dhabi Knight Riders play in ILT20 2026?
ADKR will play 10 league matches.
They can play additional fixtures if they finish in the top four and qualify
for the playoffs.
Which stadium hosts the most ADKR matches?
Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi
hosts six of ADKR’s 10 league fixtures.
When is Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ final league match?
ADKR’s final scheduled league fixture is against
Dubai Capitals on 14 December 2026
at Zayed Cricket Stadium.