# DP World ILT20 season five preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dp-world-ilt20-season-five-preparations
> Updated: 2026-09-03T08:38:27.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Preparations for the fifth season of the DP World International League T20 (ILT20) are underway in the UAE. In August, the league announced several high-profile pre-auction signings, including Finn Allen, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, and Marcus Stoinis, alongside returning league icons such as Sunil Narine and Rashid Khan.

By early September, the focus shifted to the ILT20 Development Tournament. Following a player draft on September 2, squads were finalized for the tournament, which is scheduled to take place from September 14 to September 24 at the ICC Academy in Dubai. This competition is designed to provide local cricketers with exposure ahead of the main Season 5 player auction, which is set for October 1, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: DP World ILT20 Development Tournament squads finalized

Squads for the fourth DP World ILT20 Development Tournament have been confirmed. The event runs from September 14–24 in Dubai, offering UAE cricketers exposure ahead of the Season 5 player auction.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dp-world-ilt20-development-tournament-squads-finalized

### 2026-08-11: DP World ILT20 announces Season 5 pre-auction player signings

T20 stars Finn Allen, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, and Marcus Stoinis headline pre-auction signings for the DP World ILT20 Season 5, scheduled for late 2026 in the UAE.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dp-world-ilt20-announces-season-5-pre-auction-player-signings

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Cite as: DP World ILT20 season five preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dp-world-ilt20-season-five-preparations