Dubai: The DP World International League T20 (ILT20) has announced an exciting three-year partnership with Dream11, the world’s largest fantasy sports platform, with over 220 million users. The collaboration, which kicks off in Season 3 of the tournament on 11 January 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium, aims to elevate the cricketing experience for fans by enhancing engagement through Dream11’s interactive fantasy platform. The partnership will continue for Seasons 4 and 5 (2026 and 2027).
Through this partnership, fans will be able to create their own fantasy teams and immerse themselves in the thrilling cricket action of the DP World ILT20. The innovative platform will offer exciting opportunities for fan interaction, including live fantasy challenges, exclusive content, and interactive competitions.
David White, CEO, DP World ILT20, commented, “We are delighted to partner with Dream11 for a three-year period. The partnership is another step towards our goal of delivering unparalleled cricketing entertainment. Dream11’s extensive user base and innovative platform will help us further extend the DP World ILT20’s reach and bring fans closer to the action.”
He added, “Dream11’s platform, which boasts over 220 million users, provides a perfect avenue for DP World ILT20’s fan base. This partnership also opens new opportunities for engagement, including exclusive content, live fantasy challenges, and interactive competitions.”
Vikrant Mudaliar, Chief Marketing Officer, Dream Sports, said, “We are excited to partner with DP World ILT20 for the next three seasons. At Dream11, enhancing sports fan engagement is at the core of what we do, and partnerships like these play a vital role in achieving that goal. This collaboration offers a great opportunity to bring cricket enthusiasts closer to the action and deepen their connection with the league.”
DP World ILT20 Season 3 will feature a total of 34 matches over a month, culminating with the final on 9 February 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium. The season will showcase star players from across the world, including T20 superstars like Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Alex Hales, David Warner, Chris Jordan, and many more. New signings for Season 3 include cricketing talents such as Fakhar Zaman, Shai Hope, Lockie Ferguson, and Romario Shepherd.
The tournament will be broadcast on Zee Network in India, with additional broadcast partners for the rest of the world to be announced soon.
DP World International League T20 – Season 3 match schedule:
Saturday, 11 January – Dubai Capitals vs MI Emirates, Dubai – 6:00pm
Sunday, 12 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Desert Vipers, Abu Dhabi – 2:00pm
Sunday, 12 January – Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz, Dubai – 6:00pm
Monday, 13 January – MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm
Tuesday, 14 January – Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers, Dubai – 6:30pm
Wednesday, 15 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm
Thursday, 16 January – Desert Vipers vs MI Emirates, Dubai – 6:30pm
Friday, 17 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals, Sharjah – 6:30pm
Saturday, 18 January – Desert Vipers vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai – 2:00pm
Saturday, 18 January – Gulf Giants vs Dubai Capitals, Sharjah – 6:00pm
Sunday, 19 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates, Sharjah – 2:00pm
Sunday, 19 January – Gulf Giants vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai – 6:00pm
Monday, 20 January – Dubai Capitals vs Desert Vipers, Dubai – 6:30pm
Tuesday, 21 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs MI Emirates, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm
Wednesday, 22 January – Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriorz, Dubai – 6:30pm
Thursday, 23 January – Dubai Capitals vs Gulf Giants, Dubai – 6:30pm
Friday, 24 January – MI Emirates vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm
Saturday, 25 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers, Sharjah – 2:00pm
Saturday, 25 January – MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants, Abu Dhabi – 6:00pm
Sunday, 26 January – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Dubai Capitals, Abu Dhabi – 2:00pm
Sunday, 26 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants, Sharjah – 6:00pm
Monday, 27 January – MI Emirates vs Desert Vipers, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm
Tuesday, 28 January – Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz, Dubai – 6:30pm
Wednesday, 29 January – Desert Vipers vs Gulf Giants, Dubai – 6:30pm
Thursday, 30 January – Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Sharjah – 6:30pm
Friday, 31 January – Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates, Dubai – 6:30pm
Saturday, 1 February – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants, Abu Dhabi – 6:00pm
Sunday, 2 February – MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz, Abu Dhabi – 2:00pm
Sunday, 2 February – Dubai Capitals vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai – 6:00pm
Monday, 3 February – Desert Vipers vs Dubai Capitals, Sharjah – 6:00pm
Wednesday, 5 February – Qualifier 1 – Seed 1 vs Seed 2, Dubai – 6:30pm
Thursday, 6 February – Eliminator – Seed 3 vs Seed 4, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm
Friday, 7 February – Qualifier 2 – Loser of Q1 vs Winner of Eliminator, Sharjah – 6:30pm
Sunday, 9 February – Final – Winner of Q1 vs Winner of Q2, Dubai – 6:00pm
Venues:
Abu Dhabi – Zayed Cricket Stadium
Dubai – Dubai International Stadium
Sharjah – Sharjah Cricket Stadium