DP World ILT20 Season 5 – 2026

ILT20 2026 Live Streaming

TV channels, online platforms and broadcast coverage for ILT20 Season 5 from 22 November to 20 December 2026.

ILT20 2026 Live Streaming and TV Broadcast

DP World ILT20 Season 5 runs from 22 November to 20 December 2026 with 34 matches across Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi. Official broadcast and streaming rights for Season 5 have not yet been confirmed by the Emirates Cricket Board. This page will update as soon as official broadcaster announcements are made for Season 5.

Based on Season 4 broadcast arrangements, Zee Entertainment holds the global media rights for ILT20 in a deal worth US$120 million covering 2023 to 2032. This means the core broadcasting framework for Season 5 is likely to follow the same regional structure used in Season 4, with official confirmation still pending for the November 2026 window.

ILT20 Season 4 Broadcasters by Region: What to Expect for Season 5

The following broadcasters held official rights for ILT20 Season 4 (December 2025 to January 2026). Season 5 broadcaster confirmations are pending, but the Zee Entertainment global rights deal means regional arrangements are likely to remain similar:

India Season 4 broadcast was on Zee Cinema, Zee Anmol Cinema, ZeeZest HD, and &Flix TV channels. ZEE5 provided free online streaming of all 34 matches with Hindi commentary at no subscription cost. Season 5 confirmation pending.
Pakistan Season 4 broadcast was on A Sports TV for television coverage. Tapmad TV provided exclusive online live streaming via paid monthly subscription. Season 5 confirmation pending.
United Kingdom Season 4 broadcast was on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event. Online streaming was available via Sky Go and the Sky Sports app. Highlights were also available on Channel 5 and the MY5 app. Season 5 confirmation pending.
Australia Season 4 broadcast was on Fox Cricket. Online streaming was available via Kayo Sports and the Foxtel app. Season 5 confirmation pending.
USA and Canada Season 4 broadcast was on Willow TV for television coverage. ESPN+ also broadcast matches online. Season 5 confirmation pending.
MENA Region Season 4 broadcast was on Abu Dhabi Sports and via Myco for streaming. UAE-based fans had access through these platforms for all 34 Season 4 matches. Season 5 confirmation pending.

ILT20 Season 5 Match Timings for Global Viewers

Season 5 matches in the UAE are played as evening fixtures. Based on UAE Standard Time (UTC+4), the typical ILT20 evening start time converts to the following windows for global viewers:

India (IST, UTC+5:30) Evening UAE fixtures typically start between 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM IST, making them accessible for most Indian viewers after work hours on weekdays. Pakistan (PKT, UTC+5) Evening UAE fixtures start between 7 PM and 8 PM PKT, which is a strong primetime slot for Pakistani cricket audiences following the tournament. United Kingdom (GMT, UTC+0) Evening UAE fixtures typically start between 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM GMT in November and December, making afternoon viewing accessible for UK fans. Australia (AEDT, UTC+11) Evening UAE fixtures convert to approximately 1 AM to 2 AM AEDT, which means Australian fans following ILT20 live typically use streaming replays or highlights the following morning.

How to Follow ILT20 Season 5 Live

For fans across all regions, here is how ILT20 Season 5 coverage works based on previous seasons:

Television Regional broadcasters including Zee Network channels in India, Sky Sports in the UK, Fox Cricket in Australia, A Sports in Pakistan, and Abu Dhabi Sports in the MENA region carried live coverage in Season 4. Season 5 broadcaster confirmations are pending. Online Streaming ZEE5 provided completely free live streaming of all ILT20 Season 4 matches for Indian viewers with no subscription required. Other regional streaming platforms including Kayo Sports, Sky Go, Tapmad TV, and ESPN+ also carried live coverage in Season 4. Live Score Coverage This page provides live score updates, match commentary, and scorecard information throughout every ILT20 Season 5 match. Live score tracking is available here from the opening match on 22 November 2026 through to the final on 20 December 2026. Match Highlights Regional broadcasters and streaming platforms publish match highlights after every completed game. Season 4 highlights were available within a few hours of each match ending across all regional broadcast platforms.

ILT20 Season 5 Final: 20 December 2026 at Dubai International Stadium

The ILT20 Season 5 final takes place on 20 December 2026 at Dubai International Stadium. The final is the most-watched single match of every ILT20 season and typically attracts the highest global streaming numbers of any fixture in the tournament. Desert Vipers enter Season 5 as defending champions, having won the Season 4 final against MI Emirates.

Final date: 20 December 2026 at Dubai International Stadium
Defending champions: Desert Vipers, Season 4 winners against MI Emirates
Season 5 broadcast rights: Official confirmation pending from Emirates Cricket Board
Global media rights holder: Zee Entertainment, US$120 million deal covering 2023 to 2032

FAQs: ILT20 2026 Live Streaming

Where can fans watch ILT20 Season 5 live?

Official broadcaster and streaming confirmations for ILT20 Season 5 have not yet been announced. Based on the US$120 million global media rights deal between Zee Entertainment and ILT20 covering 2023 to 2032, the Season 5 broadcast framework is expected to follow a similar regional structure to Season 4. In Season 4, the main broadcasters were ZEE5 and Zee Network channels in India, Sky Sports in the UK, Fox Cricket in Australia, Willow TV and ESPN+ in the USA, A Sports and Tapmad TV in Pakistan, and Abu Dhabi Sports in the MENA region. This page will update with official Season 5 broadcaster confirmations as they are announced.

Is ILT20 free to watch online?

In Season 4, ZEE5 provided completely free streaming of all 34 ILT20 matches for Indian viewers, with no subscription required and Hindi commentary included. Other regional platforms including Sky Sports, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports, and Tapmad TV require active subscriptions. Free access arrangements for Season 5 are pending official confirmation from Zee Entertainment and the Emirates Cricket Board. Live score updates for every Season 5 match are available on this page at no cost.

Who holds the global broadcasting rights for ILT20?

Zee Entertainment holds the global media rights for ILT20 in a deal worth US$120 million, covering the period from 2023 to 2032. This means Zee controls the international distribution of ILT20 broadcast rights across all regions. Individual regional partnerships, such as Sky Sports for the UK or Fox Cricket for Australia, are arranged by Zee as part of this overarching global deal. The deal covers all ILT20 seasons through 2032, including Season 5 in 2026.

What time do ILT20 Season 5 matches start in India?

Based on previous ILT20 seasons, evening matches in the UAE typically start at times that convert to approximately 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM IST for Indian viewers. This primetime slot has made ILT20 consistently accessible for Indian cricket audiences. Official Season 5 match start times will be confirmed once the full fixture schedule is released ahead of the 22 November 2026 opening match.

Will ILT20 Season 5 matches be available in Pakistan?

In Season 4, ILT20 matches in Pakistan were broadcast on A Sports TV for television viewers, with Tapmad TV providing exclusive live online streaming via paid monthly subscription. Season 5 broadcast arrangements for Pakistan have not yet been officially confirmed. Based on the Zee Entertainment global rights framework, regional broadcasters including Pakistan are expected to be confirmed before the Season 5 opening on 22 November 2026.

Where can fans follow ILT20 Season 5 live scores?

Live score updates, ball-by-ball commentary, scorecards, and match results for all 34 ILT20 Season 5 matches are available on this page. Coverage begins from the opening match on 22 November 2026 and runs through every league match and playoff fixture to the final on 20 December 2026 at Dubai International Stadium. This includes live toss updates, confirmed playing XI announcements, and innings summaries for every match across Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi.