Capitals vs Vipers to kick off ILT20 2025-26 on December 2, final on January 4

The fourth season of the ILT20 is set to begin on December 2, 2025, with defending champions Dubai Capitals set to take on Desert Vipers in a rematch of last year's final, in Dubai.

There are four double-header days scheduled, with the league stage ending on December 28. The knockout stages will begin with Qualifier 1 on December 30, followed by the Eliminator on January 1. The winner of the Eliminator will have to play Qualifier 2 on the following day, after which there will be a day's break before the final, on January 4, 2026, in Dubai.

Sharjah Warriorz and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will begin their respective campaigns against each other on December 3, while Gulf Giants will take on MI Emirates for their first game, on December 4.

The matches will be played across the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Sharjah Cricket Stadium and the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, like previous seasons.

Dubai Capitals, who have reached the last two finals, won the title in the previous season with a four-wicket win over Vipers.

Before them, MI Emirates lifted the trophy in 2024 and Gulf Giants in the inaugural season in 2023.