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

T20 franchise cricket brings together international stars and domestic talent for a tournament built around fast-paced, high-scoring contests. Expect boundary-heavy batting, sharp fielding, and a crowd that responds to every six. Franchise leagues thrive on rivalry between city-based teams, so the atmosphere leans loud and celebratory rather than reverential.

Where to stay nearby

Abu Dhabi is the only real base for this fixture, sitting just 14km from Zayed Cricket Stadium and offering the widest choice of accommodation with 333 hotels in our catalog. Most visitors will find a short taxi or drive is all that's needed to reach the ground on the day. With such a broad range of hotels on offer, travellers can pick based on budget or preferred neighbourhood without worrying about being far from the action.

Abu Dhabi — about 14 km away

Abu Dhabi is the natural choice for attending events at the stadium, offering the widest range of accommodation across all budgets and neighborhoods. The venue is just 14km away—a short drive or taxi ride from most of the city, with convenient transport connections throughout Abu Dhabi.

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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, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, 0000

0.6km away

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Sillkhaus Yasmine Tower

Khalifa City - Al Rayyana, Abu Dhabi

0.7km away

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VOGO Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa

Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Sas Al Nakhl, Abu Dhabi, 126797

0.7km away

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Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi

Al Forsan International Sports Resort, Khalifa City A, Street 12, Abu Dhabi

1.9km away

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Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate

222 Al Maqta Street, Rabdan Area, 92156

2.8km away

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ibis Abu Dhabi Gate

222 Al Maqta Street, Rabdan Area, Abu Dhabi, 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.