Fixtures last checked:
9 October 2026
Season 5 full fixture schedule released 7 October 2026
First Gulf Giants Match
Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants
Sunday, 22 November 2026 · Sharjah Cricket Stadium
GST 2:00 PM
PKT 3:00 PM
IST 3:30 PM
Complete Fixture List
Gulf Giants Schedule 2026
Below are all 10 confirmed
Gulf Giants fixtures
for ILT20 Season 5, with UAE, Pakistan and India start times.
| # | Date | Fixture | Venue | GST | PKT | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, 22 Nov |
Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 2 | Tue, 24 Nov |
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates |
Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3 | Sat, 28 Nov |
Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals |
Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4 | Sun, 29 Nov |
Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants |
Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 5 | Tue, 1 Dec |
Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 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 | Mon, 7 Dec |
MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants |
Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9 | Thu, 10 Dec |
Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants |
Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10 | Sun, 13 Dec |
Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers |
Dubai International Stadium | 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 or start times
can still be changed by tournament organisers.
Venue Breakdown
Where Will Gulf Giants Play in ILT20 2026?
Gulf Giants play
six league matches in Dubai,
two in Sharjah and two in Abu Dhabi. Dubai International Stadium therefore
hosts the largest share of their Season 5 fixtures.
6
Dubai
Dubai International Stadium
2
Sharjah
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
2
Abu Dhabi
Zayed Cricket Stadium
Match Times
Gulf Giants Match Times
Nine of the Giants’ 10 league fixtures begin at 6:30 PM GST.
Their opening match against Sharjah Warriorz is the only 2:00 PM GST start.
Opening Afternoon Match
2:00 PM GST
22 November
Evening Matches
6:30 PM GST
7:30 PM PKT · 8:00 PM IST
9 league fixtures
Postseason
ILT20 2026 Playoff Dates
The top four teams after the 30-match league stage qualify for the playoffs.
Gulf Giants will only play beyond 13 December if they finish inside the top four.
Qualifier 1
Eliminator
Qualifier 2
ILT20 Final
Quick Answers
Gulf Giants Schedule 2026 FAQs
When is the first Gulf Giants match in ILT20 2026?
Gulf Giants begin Season 5 against
Sharjah Warriorz on 22 November 2026
at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The match starts at 2:00 PM GST.
How many matches will Gulf Giants play?
Gulf Giants have
10 league matches.
They can play additional fixtures if they qualify for the playoffs.
Where will Gulf Giants play most of their matches?
Six of the Giants’ 10 league fixtures are scheduled at
Dubai International Stadium.
They also play twice in Sharjah and twice in Abu Dhabi.
When is Gulf Giants’ final league match?
Their final scheduled league fixture is against
Desert Vipers on 13 December 2026
at Dubai International Stadium, starting at 6:30 PM GST.