22 Nov – 20 Dec 2026 · Cricket

Hotels for ILT20 2027 — Abu Dhabi

Name: ILT20 2027 — Abu Dhabi
Start: 2026-11-22T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-12-20T23:59:59.000Z
Location: Zayed Cricket Stadium

At Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi running 22 Nov – 20 Dec 2026. 6 hotels within 3km — book close and make a trip of it.

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About ILT20 2027 — Abu Dhabi

ILT20 2027 is Abu Dhabi's premier T20 cricket league, bringing world-class cricket action to Zayed Cricket Stadium. Where you stay determines how easily you can catch matches and explore one of the Gulf's most vibrant emirates.

Where to stay nearby

Abu Dhabi offers everything a cricket fan needs during ILT20 2027—from the stadium itself to luxury hotels, restaurants, and desert experiences. The city is compact and well-connected, making it straightforward to base yourself here and enjoy both the tournament and the wider attractions.

Abu Dhabi — about 14 km away

Abu Dhabi is your natural choice, just 14km from Zayed Cricket Stadium with 333 hotels across all budgets. Getting to matches is quick and simple by taxi, ride-share, or rental car—no complexity, just convenient access to games and the city's full range of dining and entertainment.

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This is an AI-assisted planning guide. Dates, start times, transport and event details can change — please confirm everything with the official event and transport websites before you book.

The closest hotels to Zayed Cricket Stadium

6 within 3km — the nearest 6 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for your dates.

Silkhaus Orchids - Al Rayyana

CG6P88H - Khalifa City - Al Rayyana

0.6km away

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Sillkhaus Yasmine Tower

0.7km away

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VOGO Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa

Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Sas Al Nakhl, 126797

0.7km away

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Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi

Al Forsan International Sports Resort

1.9km away

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ibis Abu Dhabi Gate

222 Al Maqta Street, Rabdan Area, 92156

2.8km away

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Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate

222 Al Maqta Street, Rabdan Area, 92156

2.8km away

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History

The International League T20 launched in January 2023 as the United Arab Emirates' flagship franchise Twenty20 competition, run by the Emirates Cricket Board and backed by title sponsor DP World, and it swiftly took its place among the sport's leading leagues thanks to a line-up packed with international names.

Six city-based teams share a compact campaign across the country's three international venues, and Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is a regular host, a modern ground in the capital that has staged international and franchise cricket for well over a decade. Gulf Giants claimed the first title in 2023, with MI Emirates, Dubai Capitals and the Desert Vipers each winning since, so four different champions have shared the first four editions.

The Gulf's warm, dry winter evenings are ideal for floodlit Twenty20, and the stadium sits close to Abu Dhabi's Corniche, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the attractions of Yas Island, from the Formula 1 circuit to the theme parks.

Records & quirks

The International League T20 was first staged in January 2023 under the Emirates Cricket Board.
Six franchises contest the league, with matches shared between Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
Abu Dhabi's matches are played at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium.
Four different teams won the first four editions: Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, Dubai Capitals and the Desert Vipers.
The tournament is played across the dry, warm Gulf winter, chiefly under floodlights.
The stadium lies within easy reach of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Yas Island.