The ILT20 schedule for the 2025-26 season has officially been released, with the league starting on December 2, 2025 and running until January 4, 2026 across Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi.
This season features 30 league matches, followed by three playoff games and a grand final. All matches will start in the evening at 7:30 PM UAE time, with a few double-headers scheduled on weekends, including afternoon fixtures at 3:00 PM.
🏏 Opening Week Fixtures
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Match 1: Tuesday, December 2 — Dubai International Stadium
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Match 2: Wednesday, December 3 — Sharjah Cricket Stadium
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Match 3: Thursday, December 4 — Dubai International Stadium
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Match 4: Friday, December 5 — Sharjah Cricket Stadium
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Match 5: Saturday, December 6 — Dubai International Stadium
The first week covers both major venues, setting the tone for a packed month of T20 cricket entertainment.
🏟️ Venues Hosting ILT20 Matches
This edition of ILT20 will be played across three iconic UAE stadiums:
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Dubai International Stadium
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Sharjah Cricket Stadium
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Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Matches will rotate between these venues, ensuring equal distribution of games and fan access across the Emirates.
📅 League Stage Overview
The league stage will continue daily from December 2 to December 28, with each team playing multiple encounters in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi.
The schedule also includes multiple double-header Sundays:
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December 7
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December 14
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December 20
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December 21
These double-header days will feature an afternoon game followed by a night game — perfect for weekend cricket fans.
🔥 ILT20 Playoffs & Final
After the league stage, four teams will qualify for the playoffs:
✔ Qualifier 1
📅 December 30, 2025
🏟️ Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
✔ Eliminator
📅 January 1, 2026
🏟️ Dubai International Stadium
✔ Qualifier 2
📅 January 2, 2026
🏟️ Sharjah Cricket Stadium
🏆 Grand Final
📅 January 4, 2026
🏟️ Dubai International Stadium
⏰ 7:30 PM UAE Time
One of the most important changes this year is that three different venues will host the playoff matches, while the final remains in Dubai, the traditional home of UAE cricket finals.
🎟️ Tickets & Match Access
Tickets are already available online, with seat availability for almost all league matches. Fans can also access match centers for live scores, stats, and real-time updates.
📌 Key Highlights for ILT20 2025-26
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Total Matches: 34 (30 league + 3 playoffs + 1 final)
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Duration: 2 December 2025 – 4 January 2026
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Cities: Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi
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Venues: 3 major stadiums
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Double-headers: Multiple Sundays
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Final: Dubai International Stadium, January 4
The ILT20 schedule this year is one of the most packed and fan-friendly formats, with almost a match every night for 33 days straight.
Source: ilt20
