Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (‘Z’) has officially announced the live and exclusive broadcast of the DP World International League T20 (ILT20) Season 4, a premium 34-match cricket tournament. The league is set to kick off on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, with the grand finale scheduled for Sunday, January 4, 2026.
This year’s season will feature a strong mix of global and Indian cricketing talent, promising a high-octane spectacle across three renowned UAE cricket venues: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
Zee’s comprehensive distribution plan aims to maximize the league’s accessibility for cricket fans worldwide. The live action will be available on a wide array of linear TV channels and the flagship digital platform:
- Television Broadcast: Viewers in India can tune in to &Pictures SD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Action, Zee Thirai – SD, and Zee Cinemalu. The telecast will be provided in both Hindi and English languages to cater to diverse urban and regional audiences across the Indian subcontinent.
- Digital Streaming: The entire 34-match tournament will be available for live free-to-view streaming on the OTT platform Zee5 Hindi, a strategic move aimed at democratizing the sports-viewing experience and expanding cricket’s reach.
- Global Access: The league will also be broadcast live through Zee’s international syndicate partners on both TV and digital networks worldwide.
The fourth season will feature six major franchise teams, all backed by global sporting entities:
- MI Emirates (Reliance Industries)
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (Kolkata Knight Riders)
- Dubai Capitals (GMR)
- Gulf Giants (Adani Sportsline)
- Desert Vipers (Lancer Capital)
- Sharjah Warriors (Capri Global)
Adding a significant layer of excitement, the tournament will see the participation of Indian cricketing stars including Dinesh Karthik, Piyush Chawla, and Unmukt Chand. They will compete alongside a stellar roster of global cricket icons like 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.
Laxmi Shetty, Head of Advertisement Revenue – Broadcast and Digital, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., affirmed the company’s commitment: “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 six leading sporting franchises, our goal is to build upon last year’s success, further cementing the league’s stature as one of the most widely followed cricket events in the world.”
She added that the focus is on deepening engagement and accessibility to connect fans more closely to the excitement and energy of world-class cricket. Season 4 promises to be one of the most exciting editions yet, blending global cricketing excellence with the entertainment energy of Zee.
Key Highlights:
- Live Broadcast & Dates: Zee will live broadcast the entire 34-match DP World ILT20 Season 4, scheduled from December 2, 2025, to January 4, 2026, across its TV and OTT platforms.
- Multi-Platform Access: Matches will be shown on multiple Zee TV channels (e.g., &Pictures SD, Zee Cinema HD) and will be streamed free-to-view on Zee5 Hindi to maximize accessibility.
- Venue & Teams: The tournament features six major franchise teams in total and will be held across three iconic UAE venues: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
- Star Player Lineup: The season is boosted by the participation of Indian players like Dinesh Karthik, alongside international superstars such as Andre Russell and Kieron Pollard, guaranteeing a high level of competition.