Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026
| Series Name | Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026 |
| Hosting Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Start & End Dates | 29-Jan-2026 to 31-Jan-2026 |
| Total Matches | 2 |
| Total Teams | 2 |
| Total Venues | 1 |
| Match Formats | T20: 2 |
| Official Broadcasters | SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network |
Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026 is starting on Thursday, 29-Jan-2026 and will end on Saturday, 31-Jan-2026. There are a total of 2 matches to be played in it, and a total of 2 teams will play in this series. All the matches of this series will be played in 1 stadiums of United Arab Emirates. You can watch this series live on SONYLIV, SONY SPORTS NETWORK. The last match of this series will be played on Saturday, 31-Jan-2026. Here you will get the fixture (full schedule) of Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026, and you can also find Teams, Squads, Points Table, Venues, Latest News Updates and Videos.
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UAE will host Ireland for a two-match T20I series in January 2026. The series will help both teams prepare for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup which will be played in India and Sri Lanka from 7 February 2026 to 8 March 2026. Both matches will be staged at the Dubai International Stadium. The first match of the series will be played on Thursday, 29 January with the first ball to be bowled at 6:00pm local time.
The second match of the series will be played on Saturday, 31 January with the first ball to bowled at 10:00am local time.
Chief Operating Officer Emirates Cricket Board Subhan Ahmad: We are delighted to announce Ireland’s tour to the UAE. The tour will benefit both teams and help them in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 preparations.
Here at the ECB, we have always endeavoured to provide the best exposure and opportunities to our players by hosting ICC Full Members on a regular basis. In 2025 we hosted Bangladesh followed by a tri-series in Sharjah [Afghanistan and Pakistan]. Our team also earned great experience by competing in the Asia Cup. The players will have a good build-up to the prestigious ICC T20 World Cup through the Ireland series.
Director of Cricket at Cricket Ireland Richard Holdsworth: We are delighted that the Emirates Cricket Board has agreed to host and play two T20Is against Ireland at Dubai International Stadium. This series against the UAE will provide part of an exceptional warm-up programme for our players. Our thanks to the ECB and we look forward to playing some competitive cricket in such a prestigious stadium.
FAQs for Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026
Q-1: When will Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026 begin?Answer: Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026 is scheduled to begin on Thursday, 29 January 2026.
Q-2: When will Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026 end?Answer: The final match of Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, 31 January 2026.
Q-3: How many matches are scheduled in Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026?Answer: Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026 includes 2 matches. The matches will be played in 2 format(s).
Q-4: How many teams will play in Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026?Answer: 2 teams will take part in Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026. The complete team list is available on the series teams page.
Q-5: How many venues will host Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026 matches?Answer: Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026 matches will be played at 1 venue(s). Full venue details are available on the series venues page.
Q-6: Which country will host Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026?Answer: United Arab Emirates will host Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026.
Q-7: What match formats will be played in Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026?Answer: Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026 will include 2 format(s).
Q-8: Where can I watch live matches of Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026?Answer: Live coverage of Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026 will be available on SonyLIV,Sony Sports Network. Broadcast availability may vary by region.
Q-9: Where can I find the complete Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026 schedule?Answer: The complete Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026 fixture, including match dates, timings and updates, is available on the series fixture page.
