ILT20 2026 Full Schedule Announced, Tournament to Begin on November 21

Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail

The complete schedule for the fifth edition of the International League T20 (ILT20) has been announced, with the six-team tournament set to take place in the United Arab Emirates from November 21 to December 20, 2026.

The tournament will begin with a repeat of last season’s final as defending champions Desert Vipers face MI Emirates on November 21 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

The first match in Sharjah will be played on November 22, when Sharjah Warriorz take on Gulf Giants. Abu Dhabi will host its opening game on November 26, with Abu Dhabi Knight Riders facing MI Emirates at Zayed Cricket Stadium.

ILT20 2026 will follow a double round-robin format. Each team will play the other five teams twice during the league stage, with 33 matches scheduled before the league phase concludes on December 14.

The top four teams in the standings will qualify for the playoffs. The top two sides will meet in Qualifier 1 in Abu Dhabi on December 16, while the third- and fourth-placed teams will face each other in the Eliminator in Dubai on December 17.

The winner of Qualifier 1 will secure a direct place in the final. The losing team will get another opportunity to reach the final by facing the Eliminator winner in Qualifier 2 in Sharjah on December 18.

The ILT20 2026 final will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on December 20.

ILT20 2026 Complete Schedule