Last checked:
9 October 2026
Full Season 5 fixture list released 7 October 2026
Season 5 Opening Match
Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates
Saturday, 21 November 2026 · Dubai International Stadium
GST 6:30 PM
PKT 7:30 PM
IST 8:00 PM
Match Times
ILT20 Match Times in UAE, Pakistan & India
Season 5 uses two main start times. The schedule tables below show UAE time,
while these conversions help viewers in Pakistan and India.
Complete Fixture List
ILT20 2026 Full Schedule
The league stage contains 30 matches, with every franchise playing 10 games.
All times below are in Gulf Standard Time (GST/UAE time).
November 2026 Fixtures
| # | Date | Fixture | Venue | GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, 21 Nov | Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 2 | Sun, 22 Nov | Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 2:00 PM |
| 3 | Sun, 22 Nov | Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 4 | Mon, 23 Nov | Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 5 | Tue, 24 Nov | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 6 | Wed, 25 Nov | Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 7 | Thu, 26 Nov | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
| 8 | Fri, 27 Nov | Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 9 | Sat, 28 Nov | MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 2:00 PM |
| 10 | Sat, 28 Nov | Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 11 | Sun, 29 Nov | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 2:00 PM |
| 12 | Sun, 29 Nov | Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 13 | Mon, 30 Nov | MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
December 2026 League Fixtures
| # | Date | Fixture | Venue | GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Tue, 1 Dec | Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 15 | Wed, 2 Dec | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 2:00 PM |
| 16 | Wed, 2 Dec | Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 17 | Thu, 3 Dec | Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 18 | Fri, 4 Dec | Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriorz | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 19 | Sat, 5 Dec | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
| 20 | Sun, 6 Dec | MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 2:00 PM |
| 21 | Sun, 6 Dec | Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 22 | Mon, 7 Dec | MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
| 23 | Tue, 8 Dec | Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 24 | Wed, 9 Dec | Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 25 | Thu, 10 Dec | Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 26 | Fri, 11 Dec | Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 27 | Sat, 12 Dec | Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 28 | Sun, 13 Dec | MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 2:00 PM |
| 29 | Sun, 13 Dec | Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers | Dubai International Stadium | 6:30 PM |
| 30 | Mon, 14 Dec | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
the complete Season 5 schedule was released on 7 October 2026.
Dates, venues and start times can still be changed by tournament organisers,
so supporters should recheck before travelling.
Knockout Stage
ILT20 2026 Playoff Schedule
The top four teams after the 30-match league stage qualify for the playoffs.
Host Cities
ILT20 2026 Venues
All 34 matches are scheduled across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Competition Format
How the ILT20 2026 Schedule Works
Six teams compete in a double round-robin league. Each franchise faces the
other five teams twice, giving every team 10 league matches and producing
30 league fixtures in total. The top four advance to the playoffs.
Quick Answers
ILT20 Schedule 2026 FAQs
When does ILT20 2026 start?
ILT20 Season 5 starts on
Saturday, 21 November 2026
with Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates at Dubai International Stadium.
How many matches are in ILT20 Season 5?
Season 5 contains 34 matches:
30 league fixtures and four playoff matches.
What time do ILT20 2026 matches start?
Season 5 fixtures are scheduled mainly at
2:00 PM or 6:30 PM GST.
That corresponds to 3:00 PM or 7:30 PM in Pakistan and 3:30 PM or 8:00 PM in India.
When and where is the ILT20 2026 Final?
The Season 5 final is scheduled for
Sunday, 20 December 2026 at 6:30 PM GST
at Dubai International Stadium.