Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially released the full schedule for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), with the tournament set to begin on March 26 and conclude on May 3, 2026. The upcoming season promises to be the biggest yet, featuring eight teams and a total of 44 matches played over a span of 39 days.
Defending champions Lahore Qalandars will kick off the tournament at their home ground, the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where they will face new franchise Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen in the opening clash. The season will culminate at the same venue with the grand final scheduled for May 3, while May 4 has been reserved as a backup day in case of weather interruptions.
Eight teams to battle for PSL 11 title
For the first time in PSL history, the tournament will feature eight teams. Alongside the existing franchises, two new teams—Rawalpindi Pindiz and Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen—have joined the league, expanding the competition and increasing the excitement around the tournament.
Each team will play 10 matches in the league stage, ensuring a competitive round-robin format. At the end of the league phase, the top four teams will advance to the playoffs. The knockout stage will consist of Qualifier 1, Eliminator 1, Qualifier 2, and the Final.
Six venues to host matches
The 2026 season will be staged across six venues in Pakistan, marking a significant expansion of the tournament’s geographical footprint. Faisalabad and Peshawar will host PSL matches for the first time, joining established venues in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, and Rawalpindi.
Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will host the most matches during the tournament, staging 15 games including the final and Eliminator fixtures. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, while Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium will stage seven encounters.
Karachi’s National Bank Stadium will host six matches, while the Multan Cricket Stadium will stage four games. Meanwhile, Peshawar’s Imran Khan Cricket Stadium will host a historic match on March 28, when Peshawar Zalmi face Rawalpindi Pindiz in a day fixture.
The tournament schedule includes six double-header matchdays, adding to the excitement for fans. Three of those double headers will be played at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
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Complete schedule of PSL 2026
| Date | Match details | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| March 26 | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| March 27 | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| March 28 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Imran Khan Cricket Stadium, Peshawar |
| March 28 | Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| March 29 | Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| March 29 | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| March 31 | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| April 1 | Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan |
| April 2 | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| April 2 | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| April 3 | Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan |
| April 4 | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Islamabad United | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| April 5 | Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan |
| April 6 | Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan |
| April 8 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi | National Bank Stadium, Karachi |
| April 9 | Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad |
| April 9 | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi | National Bank Stadium, Karachi |
| April 10 | Quetta Gladiators vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | National Bank Stadium, Karachi |
| April 11 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad |
| April 11 | Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | National Bank Stadium, Karachi |
| April 12 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United | National Bank Stadium, Karachi |
| April 13 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad |
| April 15 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad |
| April 16 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad |
| April 16 | Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United | National Bank Stadium, Karachi |
| April 17 | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad |
| April 18 | Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad |
| April 19 | Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| April 19 | Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| April 21 | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| April 21 | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| April 22 | Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| April 22 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| April 23 | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Islamabad United | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| April 23 | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| April 24 | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| April 25 | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| April 25 | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| April 26 | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| April 26 | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| April 28 | Qualifier | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| April 29 | Eliminator 1 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| May 1 | Eliminator 2 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| May 3 | Final | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
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