Dates confirmed for DP World ILT20 Season 5

Season 5 of the biggest cricket league in the Gulf region – DP World International League T20 will begin on Sunday, November 22, 2026.

The six-team, 34-match tournament, which has featured some of the biggest T20 stars over the years, will climax with the Season 5 finale on Sunday, December 20, at the Dubai International Stadium.

The league moved to a December window in Season 4; the first three seasons were played in the January-February window.

Season 4 was a big success with enhanced broadcast numbers and spectator attendance.

The tournament’s final (January 4, 2026) was played in front of a packed Dubai International Stadium as the Desert Vipers collected their maiden trophy with a 46-run win over the MI Emirates.

"The DP World ILT20 continues to make massive strides and our strategic partnerships with Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation and Kuwait Cricket are already making a big impact. This year, these partnerships will be consolidated further through our development tournaments which will be played in both countries prior to Season 5," said David White, CEO of DP World ILT20.

"The Season 4 Player Auction was a great success as well and we are already gearing up for this year’s auction. There are a number of exciting announcements and initiatives that will be revealed in the coming days," he added.