ILT20 Schedule 2026: Season 5 Fixtures, Dates, Teams & Venues

The DP World International League T20 (ILT20) Season 5 will be played in the United Arab Emirates from 22 November to 20 December 2026.

The fifth edition will feature six teams and 34 matches, comprising 30 league-stage games followed by four playoff matches.

The ILT20 2026 Final is confirmed for Sunday, 20 December 2026 at Dubai International Stadium.

The complete Season 5 match-by-match fixture list, including individual opponents, match timings and full venue allocations, has not yet been reliably confirmed as of 6 September 2026. This page will be updated once those details are available.

Several major Season 5 schedule details are already confirmed, while the individual fixture information is still pending.

The complete ILT20 2026 match schedule has not yet been reliably confirmed.

Instead of publishing speculative dates, opponents and timings, the table below shows the current Season 5 fixture status.

Season 5 retains the established six-team ILT20 structure. The tournament contains 30 league matches followed by four playoff matches.

With six franchises competing in the league phase, the format is designed to determine the top four teams that progress into the playoffs.

The same six franchises will compete in Season 5.

Season 5 will be staged in the UAE. Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah are the league’s established host locations, while the 2026 final is specifically confirmed for Dubai International Stadium.

The complete Season 5 venue-by-venue fixture allocation has not yet been reliably confirmed.

The complete Season 5 match timings have not yet been reliably confirmed.

Previous ILT20 editions have used afternoon and evening match slots, particularly on double-header days, but those historical timings should not automatically be copied onto the 2026 fixture list.

The most important match already locked into the Season 5 calendar is the ILT20 Final on Sunday, 20 December 2026.

The year 2026 is unusual because it includes the end of Season 4 in January and the entirety of Season 5 in November and December.

That distinction is essential when searching for the ILT20 2026 schedule.

Desert Vipers won Season 4 after defeating MI Emirates by 46 runs in the final on 4 January 2026. They will therefore enter the November–December Season 5 tournament as defending champions.

A complete downloadable or printable ILT20 2026 schedule should only be produced after the match-by-match fixtures are verified.

At present, the confirmed tournament window can be saved as follows:

Fans planning to attend Season 5 should check both the fixture list and ticket availability before arranging travel.

As of 6 September 2026, Season 5 public ticket sales and complete ticket prices have not yet been announced.

See our

ILT20 Tickets 2026 guide

for the latest booking and ticket-price status.

When does ILT20 2026 start?

DP World ILT20 Season 5 starts on Sunday, 22 November 2026.

When does ILT20 2026 end?

Season 5 concludes on Sunday, 20 December 2026.

How many matches are in ILT20 2026?

ILT20 Season 5 contains 34 matches, including 30 league games and four playoff matches.

How many teams play in ILT20 2026?

Six franchises compete in Season 5: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates and Sharjah Warriorz.

Is the full ILT20 2026 schedule announced?

The overall tournament window is confirmed, but the complete match-by-match schedule with verified opponents, timings and venue allocations has not yet been reliably confirmed as of 6 September 2026.

When is the ILT20 2026 Final?

The Season 5 final will be played on 20 December 2026.

Where is the ILT20 2026 Final?

The final is confirmed for Dubai International Stadium.

What time will ILT20 2026 matches start?

The complete Season 5 match timings have not yet been reliably confirmed. This page will be updated when the official match slots are available.

Who are the defending ILT20 champions?

Desert Vipers are the defending champions after winning the Season 4 final against MI Emirates in January 2026.

How many matches will each ILT20 team play?

The 30-match six-team league phase corresponds to 10 league matches per franchise before the playoffs.

Where will ILT20 2026 be played?

The tournament will be staged in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah are the established ILT20 host locations, while Dubai International Stadium is confirmed as the venue for the Season 5 final.

The confirmed Season 5 window is 22 November to 20 December 2026, with 34 matches involving six franchises.

The next major schedule update will be the publication of the complete fixture list, including match dates, opponents, timings and venue allocations.

This existing page will be updated as soon as those details can be verified. There is no need to create a new URL when the full Season 5 fixtures are released.

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