ILT20 2025-26 The full program has been announced; Dubai Capital took the desert breaks at the opening

The Cricket Emirates Board (ECB) has revealed the calendar of the fourth edition of the International League T20 (ILT20). According to the calendar, the tournament will begin on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, with an opening match between Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers in the Dubai International Stadium.

The ILT20 season will begin with a resuscitation of last year’s final, where Dubai Capitas defeated Vipers’ Desert by four doctors with four balls to claim his first title against more than 25,000 fans. Mi Emirates won the trophy in 2024, while the Gulf Giants were crowned champions in the inaugural season.

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A total of 34 games in three places will be played in the 4th season of ILT20. The Dubai International Stadium will host 15 accessories, the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi 11 and Sharjah Cricket Stadium eight games.

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After the curtain’s collection, Sharjah Warriorz, who came to the playoffs for the first time last season, will face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Sharjah Cricket Stadium on December 3.

Gulf Giants, winners of the 2023 inaugural edition, will start their campaign against the 2th Mi Emirates Champions on December 4 at the Dubai International Stadium. All games will be played throughout the Dubai International Stadium, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium and the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Playoffs ILT20 2025-26 to start December 30

The ILT20 2025-26 season will take place from December 2, 2025 to January 4, 2026. The competition will follow the same format as the previous editions, from a stage of the Double Ronda League of 30 games before moving to the playoffs.

The League stage concludes on December 28, with the timing phase that begins two days later. Qualifying 1, with the first two teams, will take place on December 30 in Abu Dhabi.

The eliminator, played by the third and fourth place, is scheduled for January 1 in Dubai, followed by qualifying 2 the next day in Sharjah. After a day break, the final will be played on January 4 in Dubai.

The tournament will overlap with the SA20 of South -Africa, which begins on December 26. With almost two weeks of programming conflicts, players will be forced to choose between the two leagues. ILT20 ends on January 4, while SA20 continues for three more weeks.

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