Fixtures last checked:
9 October 2026
Season 5 full fixture list released 7 October 2026
First Dubai Capitals 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
Complete Fixture List
Dubai Capitals Schedule 2026
Below are all 10 confirmed
Dubai Capitals fixtures
for ILT20 Season 5, including UAE, Pakistan and India start times.
| # | 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 | Wed, 25 Nov |
Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers |
Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3 | Fri, 27 Nov |
Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4 | Sat, 28 Nov |
Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals |
Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 5 | Wed, 2 Dec |
Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates |
Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 6 | Sun, 6 Dec |
Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals |
Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7 | Tue, 8 Dec |
Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz |
Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8 | Thu, 10 Dec |
Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants |
Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9 | Sun, 13 Dec |
MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals |
Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 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 start times
can still be changed by tournament organisers.
Venue Breakdown
Where Will Dubai Capitals Play in ILT20 2026?
Dubai Capitals play
seven of their 10 league fixtures in Dubai.
They also have two matches in Abu Dhabi and one at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
7
Dubai
Dubai International Stadium
2
Abu Dhabi
Zayed Cricket Stadium
1
Sharjah
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Match Times
Dubai Capitals Match Times
Nine Dubai Capitals league matches begin at
6:30 PM GST.
Their match against MI Emirates on 13 December is the only 2:00 PM GST start.
Afternoon Fixture
2:00 PM GST
13 December vs MI Emirates
Evening Fixtures
6:30 PM GST
7:30 PM PKT · 8:00 PM IST
9 league fixtures
Team Context
Dubai Capitals Are Former ILT20 Champions
Dubai Capitals won the ILT20 Season 3 title in February 2025.
They are not the defending champions entering Season 5; Desert Vipers won
Season 4 in January 2026.
Postseason
ILT20 2026 Playoff Dates
The top four teams after the 30-match league stage qualify for the playoffs.
Dubai Capitals will play beyond 14 December only if they finish in the top four.
Qualifier 1
Eliminator
Qualifier 2
20 December
ILT20 Final
Dubai · 6:30 PM GST
Quick Answers
Dubai Capitals Schedule 2026 FAQs
When is the first Dubai Capitals match in ILT20 2026?
Dubai Capitals begin Season 5 against
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on 22 November 2026
at Dubai International Stadium. The match starts at 6:30 PM GST.
How many matches will Dubai Capitals play?
Dubai Capitals have
10 league matches.
They can play additional fixtures if they qualify for the playoffs.
Where will Dubai Capitals play most of their matches?
Seven of the Capitals’ 10 league fixtures are scheduled at
Dubai International Stadium.
They also play twice in Abu Dhabi and once in Sharjah.
When is Dubai Capitals’ final league match?
Their final scheduled league fixture is against
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on 14 December 2026
at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, starting at 6:30 PM GST.