Dates and venues
ESPNcricinfo reports the fifth season of the ILT20 running from 22 November to 20 December 2026, with matches in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah and the final in Dubai. We could not open the full story to confirm the match count or fixtures, and other sites show different dates, so use the league's official page for fixtures and tickets.
How it fits the season
Cricket runs straight through the busiest weeks of the winter: National Day on 2 and 3 December and Grand Prix week from 3 to 6 December. Matches are scheduled around those, so check each date.
Abu Dhabi and Dubai both host in the same period as the Emirates Dubai 7s, so a sports fan can fill a long November and December on one trip.
Planning notes
For sport in the UAE, the cluster of November events is tight, and our UAE sports calendar lists them in date order.
Events in this guide
ILT20 Season 5
UAE National Day 2026 (55th)
Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026
FAQ
When is ILT20 season 5?+
22 November to 20 December 2026, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Where is the final?+
In Dubai, according to the same report.
Where do I buy tickets?+
Through the league's official site. We have not confirmed ticket prices.
- ESPNcricinfo: ILT20 2026-27 to run from 22 November to 20 December
- Property Finder: UAE public holidays and National Day 2026
- Gulf News: UAE public holidays 2026, key dates and long weekends
- Gulf News: National Day fireworks 2025, where to watch (previous year)
- Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, 2026-27 events season (via PR Newswire APAC)
- BW Hotelier: Abu Dhabi to host over 40 events for 2026-27