The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has revealed the schedule for the fourth edition of the International League T20 (ILT20). As per the schedule, the tournament is set to begin on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, with an opening match between Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers at the Dubai International Stadium.
The ILT20 season will begin with a rematch of last year’s final, where Dubai Capitals defeated Desert Vipers by four wickets with four balls remaining to claim their first title in front of over 25,000 fans. MI Emirates won the trophy in 2024, while the Gulf Giants were crowned champions in the inaugural season.
A total of 34 matches across three venues will be played in Season 4 of the ILT20. Dubai International Stadium will host 15 fixtures, Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi 11, and Sharjah Cricket Stadium eight matches.
Following the curtain-raiser, Sharjah Warriorz, who reached the playoffs for the first time last season, will face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on December 3.
Gulf Giants, winners of the inaugural 2023 edition, will begin their campaign against Season 2 champions MI Emirates on December 4 at Dubai International Stadium. All matches will be played across Dubai International Stadium, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, and Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
ILT20 2025-26 Playoffs to Commence on December 30
The ILT20 2025-26 season will run from December 2, 2025, to January 4, 2026. The competition will follow the same format as previous editions, starting with a 30-match double round-robin league stage before moving into the playoffs.
The league stage concludes on December 28, with the knockout phase beginning two days later. Qualifier 1, featuring the top two teams, will take place on December 30 in Abu Dhabi.
The Eliminator, contested by the third and fourth-placed sides, is scheduled for January 1 in Dubai, followed by Qualifier 2 the next day in Sharjah. After a one-day break, the final will be played on January 4 in Dubai.
The tournament will overlap with South Africa’s SA20, which begins on December 26. With nearly two weeks of scheduling conflicts, players will be forced to choose between the two leagues. ILT20 ends on January 4, while SA20 continues for another three weeks.
ILT20 2025-26: Full Schedule, Venues, and Match Timings
DateDayMatchVenueTime (Local)2 Dec 2025TuesdayDubai Capitals vs Desert VipersDubai6:30 PM3 Dec 2025WednesdaySharjah Warriorz vs AD Knight RidersSharjah6:30 PM4 Dec 2025ThursdayGulf Giants vs MI EmiratesDubai6:30 PM5 Dec 2025FridayDesert Vipers vs AD Knight RidersSharjah6:30 PM6 Dec 2025SaturdayDubai Capitals vs Gulf GiantsDubai6:30 PM7 Dec 2025SundaySharjah Warriorz vs MI EmiratesSharjah2:00 PMDubai Capitals vs AD Knight RidersDubai6:30 PM8 Dec 2025MondayDesert Vipers vs Gulf GiantsDubai6:30 PM9 Dec 2025TuesdayMI Emirates vs Desert VipersAbu Dhabi6:30 PM10 Dec 2025WednesdayGulf Giants vs Sharjah WarriorzDubai6:30 PM11 Dec 2025ThursdayMI Emirates vs AD Knight RidersAbu Dhabi6:30 PM12 Dec 2025FridayGulf Giants vs Desert VipersDubai6:30 PM13 Dec 2025SaturdayAD Knight Riders vs Dubai CapitalsAbu Dhabi6:30 PM14 Dec 2025SundayMI Emirates vs Sharjah WarriorzAbu Dhabi2:00 PMDesert Vipers vs Dubai CapitalsDubai6:30 PM15 Dec 2025MondaySharjah Warriorz vs Gulf GiantsSharjah6:30 PM16 Dec 2025TuesdayAD Knight Riders vs Desert VipersAbu Dhabi6:30 PM17 Dec 2025WednesdayDubai Capitals vs MI EmiratesDubai6:30 PM18 Dec 2025ThursdayAD Knight Riders vs Gulf GiantsAbu Dhabi6:30 PM19 Dec 2025FridaySharjah Warriorz vs Dubai CapitalsSharjah6:30 PM20 Dec 2025SaturdayAD Knight Riders vs MI EmiratesAbu Dhabi2:00 PMSharjah Warriorz vs Desert VipersDubai6:30 PM21 Dec 2025SundayGulf Giants vs Dubai CapitalsSharjah2:00 PMDesert Vipers vs MI EmiratesDubai6:30 PM22 Dec 2025MondayAD Knight Riders vs Sharjah WarriorzAbu Dhabi6:30 PM23 Dec 2025TuesdayMI Emirates vs Gulf GiantsAbu Dhabi6:30 PM24 Dec 2025WednesdayDubai Capitals vs Sharjah WarriorzDubai6:30 PM26 Dec 2025FridaySharjah Warriorz vs Desert VipersSharjah6:30 PM27 Dec 2025SaturdayMI Emirates vs Dubai CapitalsAbu Dhabi6:30 PM28 Dec 2025SundayGulf Giants vs AD Knight RidersDubai6:30 PMPlayoffs:
DateStageMatchVenueTime30 Dec 2025TuesdayQualifier 1: Seed 1 vs Seed 2Abu Dhabi6:30 PM1 Jan 2026ThursdayEliminator: Seed 3 vs Seed 4Dubai6:30 PM2 Jan 2026FridayQualifier 2: Loser Q1 vs Winner ElimSharjah6:30 PM4 Jan 2026SundayFinalDubai6:30 PMAlso read: Pat Cummins CONFIRMS being RULED OUT of Ashes 2025-26 opener
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