The Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026 is set to be a competitive and crucial bilateral series between the sides as part of preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be played in February and March.
The Ireland Cricket Team is set to tour Dubai to play against the United Arab Emirates in the month on January 2026.
The tour comprises two T20Is to be played in the iconic Dubai International Stadium, to be played on January 29 and 31, which could be crucial for both sides ahead of the global event.
The series not only provides intense competition between the two sides but also helps Ireland fine-tune their squad and strategies before heading into the global tournament in India and Sri Lanka.
Both Ireland and the UAE have qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with the UAE clinching the final spot in qualifying action earlier.
Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026 Schedule
As per the Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates 2026 schedule, the first T20I match will be played on January 29 at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai.
| Date | Match | Venue | Local | GMT / IST |
| Jan 29, 2026 | UAE vs IRE, 1st T20I | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 6:00 PM | 02:00 PM / 07:30 PM |
| Jan 31, 2026 | UAE vs IRE, 2nd T20I | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 6:00 PM | 02:00 PM / 07:30 PM |
UAE vs IRE 2026 Squad
United Arab Emirates Squad: TBA
Ireland Squad: TBA
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