22 Nov – 20 Dec 2026 · Cricket
Hotels for ILT20 2027 — Sharjah
In Sharjah Cricket Stadium running 22 Nov – 20 Dec 2026. 26 hotels within 10km — book close and make a trip of it.
About ILT20 2027 — Sharjah
League cricket at its liveliest, with franchise teams packing rosters full of international T20 talent alongside sharp domestic players. Expect the shorter format's usual mix of big hitting, tight fielding and a ground that fills with noise every time a boundary goes down. The tournament's growing reputation means this stage of the competition often carries real weight for the teams involved.
Where to stay nearby
Sharjah itself is the obvious base, sitting just a kilometre from the stadium and offering ten catalogued hotels within easy reach of the ground — ideal if you want to walk in on match day. Dubai, about 30km away, has a much larger hotel selection with 449 options, and regular road links make it a straightforward drive or taxi ride to Sharjah for the game. Staying in Dubai also gives you more choice on price and style of accommodation, though you'll want to allow extra time for traffic on match nights.
Sharjah — about 1 km away
Sharjah suits fans who want to be on the doorstep of the venue. With the stadium just 1km away, you can walk or take a short taxi ride to the ground in minutes, leaving you time to soak up the local atmosphere without worrying about travel logistics.
Find hotels near SharjahDubai — about 30 km away
Dubai offers the widest choice of accommodation and amenities, lying 30km away. Most visitors drive or take a taxi from Dubai to the stadium (roughly 30–45 minutes depending on traffic), making it ideal if you want big-city comforts alongside your cricket visit.
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The closest hotels to Sharjah Cricket Stadium
26 within 10km — the nearest 12 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for your dates.
DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Residences
Plot 393, Jamal Abdul Nasser Street, Sharjah
3.4km away
Pullman Sharjah
Al Taawun Street, Sharjah
4.8km away
TIME Onyx Hotel Apartment
Beirut St, Dubai, Dubai
4.8km away
Novotel Sharjah Expo Centre
Al Khan Area Al Taawun St Next To Sharjah Expo Centre
5.1km away
Golden Sands Hotel & Residences
Opposite Sahara Center, Al Nahda Street 115, Sharjah
5.9km away
Occidental Sharjah Grand
Al Meena Street, Al Khan Beach (On the beach Suburb), Sharjah, 6059
6.0km away
Emirates Stars Hotel Apartments Dubai
Amman Street- Al Qusais, Al Nahda 2
6.9km away
Dubai Grand Hotel by Fortune
Al Quasis, Dubai, 49185
7.3km away
Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort and Spa
Al Muntazah Street, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
7.4km away
Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport
Damascus Street, Al Qusais
7.4km away
Coral Beach Resort - Sharjah
Al Muntazah Street, P.O. Box 5524, Sharjah
7.5km away
TIME Grand Plaza Hotel, Dubai Airport
Damascus Road Al Qusais, 237844
7.6km away
History
The International League T20 began in January 2023 as the United Arab Emirates' first major franchise Twenty20 tournament, organised by the Emirates Cricket Board and sponsored by DP World, and it quickly drew a cast of international stars to a short, fast campaign shared across the country's three grounds.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium is the most storied of them: opened in the early 1980s, it staged decades of international one-day cricket and holds the record for the most one-day internationals played at any single venue. Its compact stands sit close to the action and generate a terrific atmosphere for floodlit Twenty20, giving ILT20 nights in Sharjah a character all their own.
Gulf Giants won the inaugural title, with MI Emirates, Dubai Capitals and the Desert Vipers all champions since. Sharjah, the UAE's cultural emirate, offers museums, souqs and a handsome Corniche, and sits right alongside Dubai for an even wider choice of things to do.
Records & quirks
- The International League T20 was first held in January 2023 and is run by the Emirates Cricket Board.
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium has hosted more one-day internationals than any other ground in the world.
- The stadium opened in the early 1980s and is one of cricket's most historic venues.
- Six city-based franchises contest the league across Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
- Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, Dubai Capitals and the Desert Vipers have each won an edition.
- Sharjah sits immediately alongside Dubai, keeping both emirates within easy reach.
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