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List of Seasons Where IPL Was Played in UAE

Complete list of IPL seasons or parts of seasons hosted in the United Arab Emirates with reasons and venues.

4 itemsUpdated Mar 25, 2026

The UAE has been a reliable neutral venue for the IPL during times of elections or global health crises. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah have hosted high-quality matches with excellent infrastructure...

#	Name	Reason	Venues	Matches	Remaining
1	2014 (Partial Season) First 20 matches in UAE Due to the Indian General Elections, the initial phase was shifted to UAE.	General Elections in India	Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah	20	Rest of the season in India
2	2020 (Full Season) Entire tournament in UAE Complete season hosted in UAE behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.	COVID-19 pandemic	Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah	—	—
3	2021 (Second Half) Remaining matches in UAE Tournament suspended mid-season in India due to COVID-19 surge and resumed in UAE.	COVID-19 outbreak in bio-bubble	Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah	Remaining 31 league + playoffs	—
4	Other Seasons No full or partial hosting All other IPL seasons (including 2022–2026) were held entirely in India.	—	—	—	—

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 25, 2026.

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