ILT20 2025-26: Full Schedule, Live Telecast in India, Squads & All You Need to Know

The International League T20 (ILT20) returns for its fourth season, starting 2 December 2025 in the UAE. The opening match will be played in Dubai, where defending champions Dubai Capitals face Desert Vipers – a repeat of last year’s final.

This season is special because the league is happening just 10 months after the previous edition, as it has now moved to a new December-January window ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.

With no other major T20 league clashing, player availability is high, and teams have assembled stronger squads. For the first time ever, ILT20 also held a player auction, which brought several big changes across teams.

IPL Window Advantage: Players Eye Big Performances

With the IPL 2026 auction around the corner, several stars will look to impress franchises:

• Naveen-ul-Haq
• Jonny Bairstow
• Tom Banton
• Liam Livingstone
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz
• Jason Holder

Seasoned names such as Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Dasun Shanaka, Tim Southee, and Lockie Ferguson will once again play key leadership roles for their respective sides.

Indian Players to Feature in ILT20 2025-26

Three Indian players will be in action this year:

• Dinesh Karthik
• Piyush Chawla
• Unmukt Chand (now eligible as an overseas player for USA)

ILT20 2025-26: Live Telecast & Streaming in India

Below is the complete broadcast and streaming info:

TV Channels in India

OTT Streaming

• Zee5 App & Website
• FanCode App & Website

ILT20 2025-26: Match Timings

• Opening Match: 2 December, 8:00 PM IST
• Double-Header Days:
  • Afternoon Match: 3:30 PM IST
  • Evening Match: 8:00 PM IST

ILT20 2025-26 Teams & Squads

Below is a simplified table summarizing the teams and key players:

Participating Teams & Star Players

ILT20 2025-26 Opening Match Preview

• Teams: Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers
• Venue: Dubai International Stadium
• Time: 8:00 PM IST
• Highlight: The clash is a rematch of the last season’s final, making it one of the most anticipated games of the tournament.