Tickets go on sale as ILT20 Season 3 kicks off on January 11

NEW DELHI: Cricket fans can now book their seats for all 34 matches of the much-anticipated International League T20 (ILT20) Season 3. Tickets are available on the league’s official website and across 15 Virgin Megastores in the UAE.

The tournament kicks off on Saturday, 11 January 2025, with defending champions MI Emirates taking on Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium (DIS). The match begins at 6:00 PM local time.

The month-long tournament will feature 15 matches at the Dubai International Stadium, 11 at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Cricket Stadium, and eight at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Evening games start at 6:30 PM on weekdays and 6:00 PM on weekends. Weekend double-headers will also feature afternoon matches beginning at 2:00 PM.

Tickets are designed to be family-friendly and accessible to cricket fans of all ages. Prices for children aged 6 to 16 start at 10 AED (United Arab Emirates dirham), while adult tickets are available from 20 AED (United Arab Emirates dirham). Hospitality packages, offering a premium experience, start at 220 AED (United Arab Emirates dirham).

“The ILT20 will once again provide quality cricketing action and entertainment to fans at the stadiums and viewers from around the world from Saturday, 11 January. Tickets are now available for all 34 matches and are up for grabs at affordable prices. ILT20 match day brings rich entertainment for all with world-class players performing at their best, DJs and live music, a variety of games and activities, food stalls and an opportunity for the spectators to win big through our daily raffle draws,” said ILT20 CEO David White.

“We have special offers for both the diehards and fans and we look forward to welcoming families at our daily fan carnivals at the three tournament venues in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. The weather across UAE will be ideal for watching cricket – both afternoon and night games – amid a real festive spirit. The ILT20 in all its glory is an experience that fans cannot afford to miss,” he added.


The ILT20 Season 3 promises more than just cricket. Fans can enjoy daily cricket carnivals at match venues, offering live music, interactive games, and food stalls to create a festival-like atmosphere. Additionally, a daily raffle draw will give spectators the chance to win exciting prizes, with details to be announced soon.

Season 3 will showcase some of the biggest names in T20 cricket. Stars like Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Alex Hales, David Warner, Chris Jordan, Nicholas Pooran, and Jason Holder will represent the six ILT20 franchises.

The tournament also welcomes new talent, including Fakhar Zaman, Shai Hope, Lockie Ferguson, and Matthew Wade, making their league debuts. The ILT20 Season 3 will conclude with the grand final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, 9 February 2025.