ILT20 2026-27 Schedule in UAE Time: All 34 Matches, Venues and Final

The 2026-27 DP World ILT20, the UAE’s own T20 league, runs from Saturday 21 November to Sunday 20 December 2026, with 34 matches across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Evening matches start at 6:30 PM UAE time and weekend afternoon matches at 2:00 PM. Below is the full schedule in UAE time, with India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan times, plus how to follow every match at home.

ILT20 2026-27 at a glance

Full ILT20 2026-27 schedule in UAE time

All times are UAE time (GMT+4). India and Sri Lanka are 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of the UAE; Pakistan is 1 hour ahead.

Schedule as published in October 2026. Playoff line-ups depend on the league table. We update this page if the organisers change a date or time; for today’s games across all cricket, see our cricket fixtures in UAE time.

The six teams

• Desert Vipers – defending champions
• MI Emirates – the Mumbai Indians family’s UAE franchise
• Abu Dhabi Knight Riders – part of the Knight Riders group
• Dubai Capitals
• Gulf Giants
• Sharjah Warriorz

Match times explained

There are two start times. Most days have one evening match at 6:30 PM UAE time, which is 8:00 PM in India and 7:30 PM in Pakistan, prime time for cricket fans in the UAE and back home. On some weekends there is also a 2:00 PM afternoon match, giving a double-header.

How to watch ILT20 at home in the UAE

Live cricket is the hardest test for any home connection: everyone in your building switches on at 6:30 PM. A few things make a big difference:

• Use a cable from the router to the TV or box, or the 5 GHz Wi-Fi network.
• Check your speed on the TV before the first ball: about 15 Mbps for HD, 25+ for 4K. Our IPTV speed test tells you in 20 seconds.
• Something not working? Our IPTV problem solver builds a fix plan in five questions.
• Check which channel has the match before it starts, as broadcast rights vary by country.

Our IPTV service works on e& and du without a VPN, with a 24-hour free trial you can test on a live match. More cricket coverage, including PSL and international series, is in our sports IPTV guide.

Football fan too? The AFC Asian Cup 2027 starts on 7 January with the UAE in Group E.

Watching today? See what’s on tonight in the UAE, updated every morning.

Frequently asked questions

When does ILT20 2026-27 start?

On Saturday 21 November 2026 with Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates in Dubai at 6:30 PM UAE time.

When is the ILT20 2026-27 final?

Sunday 20 December 2026 at Dubai International Stadium, 6:30 PM UAE time.

What time do ILT20 matches start in the UAE?

Evening matches start at 6:30 PM and afternoon matches at 2:00 PM UAE time.

What time is ILT20 in India and Pakistan?

The 6:30 PM UAE matches start at 8:00 PM in India and 7:30 PM in Pakistan. The 2:00 PM matches start at 3:30 PM in India and 3:00 PM in Pakistan.

Where are ILT20 matches played?

Dubai International Stadium, Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah Cricket Stadium.