Key points
- ILT20 2026 is played at Dubai International Stadium (25,000 seats), Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi (20,000) and Sharjah Cricket Stadium (about 16,000).
- Dubai has 15 of the 34 matches, including the opener and the final. Abu Dhabi has 11 and Sharjah 8.
- Tickets are on Platinumlist from AED 20, or AED 10 for children aged 5 to 16. Under 5s go free on an adult’s lap.
- Except in Dubai’s Platinum enclosure, seating is first come, first served.
Going to an ILT20 match in 2026? Here is how to reach each ground, where to sit and what tickets cost. Facts last checked on 14 October 2026.
The three ILT20 grounds at a glance
| Ground | Capacity | 2026 matches | ILT20 matches so far | Cheapest adult ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | 25,000 | 15, with the opener and the final | 63 | AED 20 (final AED 30) |
| Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 20,000 | 11, with Qualifier 1 | 44 | AED 20 |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | About 16,000 | 8, with Qualifier 2 | 29 | AED 20 |
ILT20 match counts cover the seasons from 2023 to 2025-26, and Dubai’s includes two matches in 2023 that were abandoned without a ball bowled. Our ILT20 tickets page links to every match, and the ILT20 2026 schedule has dates and start times.
Dubai International Stadium
Dubai International Stadium, also known as Dubai International Cricket Stadium, is in Dubai Sports City, on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. It opened in 2009 and seats 25,000. Instead of floodlight towers, more than 300 lights circle its round roof. The ICC says the ground is famous for this “ring of fire”. It hosted the 2021 men’s T20 World Cup final and the 2025 Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan.
Getting to Dubai International Stadium
There is no metro station in Dubai Sports City. Platinumlist advises taking the Red Line to Dubai Internet City, then the RTA’s F34 bus, a ride of about 20 minutes according to Gulf News. Taxis go straight to the ground, and there is parking, but Gulf News told fans at the 2025 Asia Cup final to arrive early because the car parks fill quickly.
The RTA ran free shuttles from Jumeirah Golf Estates metro station for India against Pakistan at the 2025 Champions Trophy, but none had been announced for ILT20 when we checked.
Dubai stands and ticket prices
| Stand | League matches and Eliminator | Final |
|---|---|---|
| General West, General East and Premium | AED 20, child AED 10 | AED 30, child AED 10 |
| Pavilion East and West | AED 30, child AED 15 | AED 35, child AED 15 |
| Platinum (choose your seat) | AED 50 | AED 50 |
| Sixes Family Lounge | AED 75, child AED 50 | AED 90, child AED 50 |
| Sixes Lounge (hospitality) | AED 180, child AED 125 | AED 220, child AED 150 |
| Sixes Lounge hospitality, family group of four | AED 500 | AED 600 |
Platinum is the only enclosure at any ILT20 ground where you choose your own seat. Everywhere else you sit anywhere in your stand, so arrive early to sit together.
Dubai matches start at 6:30pm UAE time. Doors open at 3:30pm for the opener, the final and the matches on 22, 28 and 29 November and 12 and 13 December. For the other eight, including the Eliminator, they open at 4:30pm.
ILT20 matches in Dubai
The season starts here on Saturday 21 November with Desert Vipers against MI Emirates (opener tickets). The Eliminator is on Thursday 17 December and the final on Sunday 20 December (final tickets). Dubai has hosted 63 ILT20 matches, including all four finals. Its top ILT20 total is 217 for 4, by Dubai Capitals in February 2025.
Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Zayed Cricket Stadium, also called Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, is part of the Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub in Khalifa City. It opened in 2004, holds 20,000 and hosted a semi-final of the 2021 men’s T20 World Cup. In 2010 MCC played Durham there in the match that opens the English season, under lights with a pink ball.
Getting to Zayed Cricket Stadium
Platinumlist suggests a taxi or a ride-hailing app. Drivers can take Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street and the Abu Dhabi to Al Ain Truck Road (E30), using GPS. No box office is listed in Abu Dhabi, so buy online.
Abu Dhabi stands and ticket prices
| Stand | Adult ticket |
|---|---|
| North Stand | AED 20 |
| South Grandstand East and West | AED 30 |
| South Panoramic Stand | AED 60 |
| Diamond Pavilion Hospitality | AED 180 |
| VIP Suites East and West | AED 450 |
Children’s tickets start at AED 10. The grass mounds on the east and west sides are not on sale. Platinumlist notes that stands get different amounts of shade, which is worth thinking about for the 2pm matches.
ILT20 matches in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has 10 league matches and Qualifier 1 on Wednesday 16 December, starting with Abu Dhabi Knight Riders against MI Emirates on Thursday 26 November (tickets). Five are 2pm day matches, on 28 and 29 November and 2, 6 and 13 December, with doors at noon. Evening doors open at 4:30pm. The ground has hosted 44 ILT20 matches, and its top total is 233 for 1, by Desert Vipers in Qualifier 1 last season.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, built in 1982 by Abdul Rahman Bukhatir, is the oldest cricket stadium in the UAE and holds about 16,000. It has hosted more one-day internationals than any other ground in the world, reaching 250 in September 2024. In April 2023, on Sachin Tendulkar’s 50th birthday, its West Stand was renamed the Sachin Tendulkar Stand, 25 years after his “Desert Storm” century against Australia there.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium location and how to get there
Platinumlist gives the address as Second Industrial Street, Industrial Area 5, Sharjah, and suggests a taxi or a ride-hailing app. Drivers can take Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road, then Second Industrial Street.
Sharjah stands and ticket prices
| Stand | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| North East, North West, East and Sachin Tendulkar Stands | AED 20 | AED 10 |
| Gold Pavilion | AED 30 | AED 15 |
| Platinum Pavilion | AED 60 | AED 50 |
| Diamond Pavilion (hospitality) | AED 180 | AED 125 |
ILT20 matches in Sharjah
Sharjah has seven league matches and Qualifier 2 on Friday 18 December. The only day match is Sharjah Warriorz against Gulf Giants at 2pm on Sunday 22 November, with doors at noon (tickets). Evening doors open at 4:30pm. Sharjah has hosted 29 ILT20 matches and holds the league’s record total: 241 for 3 by MI Emirates against Desert Vipers in January 2023, when they won by 157 runs.
Which ground does my team play at?
Each team plays 10 league matches. Team names link to their full fixtures.
| Team | Dubai | Abu Dhabi | Sharjah |
|---|---|---|---|
 Abu Dhabi Knight RidersAbu Dhabi KR | 3 | 6 | 1 |
 Desert Vipers | 6 | 2 | 2 |
 Dubai Capitals | 7 | 2 | 1 |
 Gulf Giants | 6 | 2 | 2 |
 MI Emirates | 3 | 6 | 1 |
 Sharjah Warriorz | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Sharjah Warriorz play seven of theirs in Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and MI Emirates six each in Abu Dhabi. Read how the ILT20 playoffs work.
How to buy ILT20 tickets on Platinumlist
All 34 matches are on Platinumlist, as we reported in our ticket news story, though the league has not yet announced its 2026 ticket sales. Last season its ticket partner was Virgin Megastore Tickets.
- Find your match on our tickets page, which links to Platinumlist.
- Press Select tickets and pick a stand on the seat map or ticket list.
- Choose adult or child tickets, up to 10 per match. Each ground needs a separate order.
- Sign in or create an account and pay by card. You must be 18 or over, with a card in your own name. Prices are set in UAE dirhams, taxes included, though Platinumlist may show them in your own currency.
- Your e-tickets arrive by email 48 hours before the match. Print them or show them on your phone.
Tickets cannot be collected at the ground or resold, and each one scans once, so there is no re-entry. Box offices at the Dubai and Sharjah grounds may also sell tickets, subject to availability.
Going with children: tickets, bags and rules
The entry rules are the same at all three grounds:
- Child tickets: ages 5 to 16 need one. Under 5s go free on an adult’s lap, one per lap, and staff may ask for photo ID.
- Supervision: under 15s must stay with an adult in and around the stadium.
- Not allowed: pushchairs, umbrellas and camping chairs. There is no bag drop.
- Restricted items: food (unless medically needed), drinks, bottles, flasks, cool boxes, stuffed toys, flags and banners, horns and whistles, laser pointers, drones and large bags.
- Wheelchair users: each ground has wheelchair viewing areas. Choose the ticket option that mentions wheelchair access.
ILT20 grounds: questions
What is the capacity of Sharjah Cricket Stadium?
About 16,000. It began with 5,000 seats, AFP reported.
What is the capacity of Dubai International Cricket Stadium?
25,000, the biggest of the three ILT20 grounds. It is also called Dubai International Stadium.
How do I buy Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium tickets for ILT20?
On Platinumlist, from AED 20 in the North Stand and AED 10 for children. No box office is listed for Abu Dhabi.
Where is Sharjah Cricket Stadium located?
In Industrial Area 5 of Sharjah, on Second Industrial Street. Drivers reach it from Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road.
Is there a metro to Dubai International Stadium?
Not directly. Take the Red Line to Dubai Internet City, then the F34 bus.
Where should I sit at an ILT20 match?
AED 20 buys General or Premium in Dubai (AED 30 at the final), the North Stand in Abu Dhabi or four Sharjah stands. Arrive early, as most seating is first come, first served.
Can I take food and water into an ILT20 match?
Food (unless medically needed) and drinks are on the restricted list at all three grounds.
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