The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has revealed the schedule for the fourth version of the Worldwide League T20 (ILT20). As per the schedule, the event is ready to start on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, with a gap match between Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers on the Dubai Worldwide Stadium.
The ILT20 season will start with a rematch of final yr’s last, the place Dubai Capitals defeated Desert Vipers by 4 wickets with 4 balls remaining to say their first title in entrance of over 25,000 followers. MI Emirates received the trophy in 2024, whereas the Gulf Giants have been topped champions within the inaugural season.
ILT20 2025-26 Schedule Introduced on September 3
A complete of 34 matches throughout three venues might be performed in Season 4 of the ILT20. Dubai Worldwide Stadium will host 15 fixtures, Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi 11, and Sharjah Cricket Stadium eight matches.
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Following the curtain-raiser, Sharjah Warriorz, who reached the playoffs for the primary time final season, will face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on December 3.
Gulf Giants, winners of the inaugural 2023 version, will start their marketing campaign towards Season 2 champions MI Emirates on December 4 at Dubai Worldwide Stadium. All matches might be performed throughout Dubai Worldwide Stadium, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, and Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
ILT20 2025-26 Playoffs to Start on December 30
The ILT20 2025-26 season will run from December 2, 2025, to January 4, 2026. The competitors will observe the identical format as earlier editions, beginning with a 30-match double round-robin league stage earlier than transferring into the playoffs.
The league stage concludes on December 28, with the knockout part starting two days later. Qualifier 1, that includes the highest two groups, will happen on December 30 in Abu Dhabi.
The Eliminator, contested by the third and fourth-placed sides, is scheduled for January 1 in Dubai, adopted by Qualifier 2 the following day in Sharjah. After a one-day break, the ultimate might be performed on January 4 in Dubai.
The event will overlap with South Africa’s SA20, which begins on December 26. With practically two weeks of scheduling conflicts, gamers might be compelled to decide on between the 2 leagues. ILT20 ends on January 4, whereas SA20 continues for an additional three weeks.
ILT20 2025-26: Full Schedule, Venues, and Match Timings
| Date | Day | Match | Venue | Time (Native) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2025 | Tuesday | Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Wednesday | Sharjah Warriorz vs AD Knight Riders | Sharjah | 6:30 PM |
| 4 Dec 2025 | Thursday | Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
| 5 Dec 2025 | Friday | Desert Vipers vs AD Knight Riders | Sharjah | 6:30 PM |
| 6 Dec 2025 | Saturday | Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
| 7 Dec 2025 | Sunday | Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates | Sharjah | 2:00 PM |
| Dubai Capitals vs AD Knight Riders | Dubai | 6:30 PM | ||
| 8 Dec 2025 | Monday | Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Tuesday | MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers | Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Wednesday | Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Thursday | MI Emirates vs AD Knight Riders | Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Friday | Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
| 13 Dec 2025 | Saturday | AD Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals | Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
| 14 Dec 2025 | Sunday | MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz | Abu Dhabi | 2:00 PM |
| Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals | Dubai | 6:30 PM | ||
| 15 Dec 2025 | Monday | Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants | Sharjah | 6:30 PM |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Tuesday | AD Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers | Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Wednesday | Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Thursday | AD Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants | Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Friday | Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah | 6:30 PM |
| 20 Dec 2025 | Saturday | AD Knight Riders vs MI Emirates | Abu Dhabi | 2:00 PM |
| Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers | Dubai | 6:30 PM | ||
| 21 Dec 2025 | Sunday | Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah | 2:00 PM |
| Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates | Dubai | 6:30 PM | ||
| 22 Dec 2025 | Monday | AD Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz | Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
| 23 Dec 2025 | Tuesday | MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants | Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
| 24 Dec 2025 | Wednesday | Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Friday | Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers | Sharjah | 6:30 PM |
| 27 Dec 2025 | Saturday | MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals | Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
| 28 Dec 2025 | Sunday | Gulf Giants vs AD Knight Riders | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
Playoffs:
| Date | Stage | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 2025 | Tuesday | Qualifier 1: Seed 1 vs Seed 2 | Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM |
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | Eliminator: Seed 3 vs Seed 4 | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
| 2 Jan 2026 | Friday | Qualifier 2: Loser Q1 vs Winner Elim | Sharjah | 6:30 PM |
| 4 Jan 2026 | Sunday | Remaining | Dubai | 6:30 PM |
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