International League T20 fourth season fixtures and time slots confirmed: A comprehensive look at the agenda for the upcoming ILT20 competition in 2026
The much-anticipated International League T20 (ILT20) season four is set to commence on December 2, 2025. Six teams - Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, Sharjah Warriorz, Gulf Giants, and Northern Warriors - will battle it out for the coveted trophy.
The opening match of the season will feature a repeat of the 2025 final, as Dubai Capitals take on Desert Vipers in Dubai at 6:30 PM local time. The season will not overlap with the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, ensuring a focused and thrilling ILT20 experience.
The full list of fixtures for the ILT20 season four can be found here. All other matches, except for double-headers, will start at 6:30 PM local time. The afternoon games on double-header days will start at 2:00 PM local time.
The first double-header matchday is scheduled for December 7, 2025, with Dubai Capitals versus Gulf Giants at 2:00 PM in Sharjah, followed by Sharjah Warriorz versus MI Emirates at 6:30 PM in Sharjah.
The playoffs for the 2026 season will run from December 30, 2025, to January 2, 2027. The Eliminator will take place on January 1, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Dubai, with Qualifier 1 occurring on December 30, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Abu Dhabi. Qualifier 2 will take place on January 2, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Sharjah.
The Final will be held on January 4, 2027, at 6:30 PM in Dubai. The league stage of the 2026 season will conclude on December 28, 2026. The season will see some exciting matchups, including the highly anticipated Abu Dhabi Knight Riders versus Sharjah Warriorz on December 3, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Sharjah.
Fans can look forward to a thrilling season of ILT20, with the first match between Desert Vipers and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders on December 5, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Sharjah, and the season finale between MI Emirates and Dubai Capitals on December 27, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Abu Dhabi. The ILT20 season four promises to deliver an unforgettable cricket experience.
