The DP World International League T20 Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, 2 December – UAE National Day (Eid-Al-Etihad) with a blockbuster opening, the six-team, 34-match tournament will conclude with the final on Sunday, 4 January 2026
· Exclusive digital partner Zee 5 Hindi to offer free-to-view streaming.
· League moved out of its traditional January-February window as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to be played in February-March 2026
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (‘Z’), India’s leading content and technology powerhouse, announced the live broadcast of DP World International League T20 (ILT20) Season 4, commencing Tuesday, 2 December 2025, with the grand final scheduled for Sunday, 4 January 2026.
Following the remarkable success of its first three seasons, making it the second most-watched T20 cricket league globally, DP World ILT20 continues to strengthen its stature as one of the most followed T20 cricket leagues globally. Cricket fans and sports enthusiasts in India and around the world can exclusively watch the LIVE action on &Pictures SD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Action, Zee Thirai – SD, Zee Cinemalu, OTT platform Zee 5 and on its syndicate partners’ TV and digital networks across the world.
The 34-match tournament will be played at the three iconic UAE cricket venues – Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah – Tuesday, 2 December 2025, with the grand final scheduled for Sunday, 4 January 2026. Fans can enjoy live coverage across ‘Z’s most widely distributed and popular linear TV channels.
The league’s six franchise teams include MI Emirates (Reliance Industries), Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (Kolkata Knight Riders), Dubai Capitals (GMR), Gulf Giants (Adani Sportsline), Desert Vipers (Lancer Capital), and Sharjah Warriors (Capri Global).
Indian cricketers are now stepping into the league, adding a whole new level of excitement for fans back home. Seasoned players like Dinesh Karthik, Piyush Chawla, and Unmukt Chand will be seen in action this season, adding a strong Indian representation in one of cricket’s fastest-growing global tournaments.
Adding further excitement to the lineup are some of the world’s most prominent cricket stars Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Tim David, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, and Shakib Al Hasan, making this season a true showcase of world-class talent.
Laxmi Shetty, Head-Advertisement Revenue, Broadcast and Digital, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. said, “At ‘Z’ we are delighted to bring to viewers the fourth season of DP World ILT20, offering fans an even more engaging and inclusive viewing experience across our network. With the world’s finest players, iconic stadiums, and infrastructure and six leading sporting franchises, our goal is to build upon the previous year’s success, further solidifying the league’s stature as one of the most-widely followed cricket events in the world. The league’s popularity has grown with every edition, and our focus this year is to deepen engagement and accessibility, connecting fans more closely to the excitement, emotion, and energy of world-class cricket. As we embark on this exciting new season, we remain committed to making this truly-global league reach accessible to viewers worldwide”
‘Z’s extensive distribution strategy and multi-language telecast will continue to make cricket accessible to every fan, across both urban and regional markets. The matches will be broadcast in Hindi and English, ensuring that audiences across the Indian subcontinent can experience the thrill of live cricket in their preferred language. Zee 5 Hindi will offer Live free-to-view streaming of the 34 cricket matches, aimed at bolstering cricket viewership in the Indian subcontinent and beyond. This move represents a commitment to making cricket more accessible to a wider audience, thereby democratizing the experience of sports viewing in the region.
With leading international stars expected to headline the teams, Season 4 promises an unmatched line-up of entertainment and competition.