What the competition is
The league’s Season 5 announcement describes a six-team, 34-match programme in November–December 2026. Season numbers matter because the calendar window has changed between editions. A source describing the January 2023 inaugural tournament does not establish the dates of the latest season. The main league and its development tournament also have separate schedules.
Following the competition
Use the season number and full competition label when saving fixtures. Development-team entries can share franchise names with the senior league, so those names alone do not identify the event. The organiser labels its schedule in Gulf Standard Time; keep that zone with the date before converting the start for an Australian city.
| Detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Identity | A UAE franchise league, not a national-team series. |
| Season number | Distinguishes editions with different calendar windows. |
| Development tournament | A separate event from the main ILT20 programme. |
| Schedule zone | The organiser identifies Gulf Standard Time. |
Questions about this guide
Does International League mean international national-team fixtures?
No. The competing sides are franchise teams.
Can an inaugural-season date be reused for Season 5?
No. Each edition has its own published calendar.