The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, also known as PSL 11, is finally here, and it’s unlike any edition we’ve seen before. This year, the league has officially expanded into a powerhouse of eight franchises with the addition of the Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi Pindiz.
Running from March 26 to May 3, 2026, the tournament is set to collide with the Indian Premier League (IPL) window once again, offering a double-dose of T20 action for cricket fans. However, the 11th season comes with a significant twist: a shift in format to a 44-match extravaganza and a major change in how fans will experience the games.
PSL 2026 to be held behind closed doors
In a surprising move, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that PSL 11 will initially be held behind closed doors. The decision, announced by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, stems from regional geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a subsequent national fuel crisis.
To support government austerity measures and reduce the logistical strain on resources, the PCB has streamlined the tournament to just two venues: Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium and Karachi’s National Bank Stadium. Originally planned across six cities, the removal of fans and reduction of venues aims to minimize travel and energy consumption. While the lack of the legendary PSL crowd is a blow, the PCB has ensured that the high-quality broadcast will bridge the gap for fans watching at home.
Complete Fixtures of PSL 2026
The 2026 season features a revised group-stage format where the eight teams are split into two groups. Each team plays 10 matches before the top four advance to the playoffs.
| Date | Match | Fixture | Venue | GMT | IST | Local (PKT) |
| Mar 26 | 1st | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 27 | 2nd | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 28 | 3rd | Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Lahore | 9:30 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Mar 28 | 4th | Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United | Lahore | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 29 | 5th | Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore | 9:30 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Mar 29 | 6th | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 31 | 7th | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi | Lahore | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 01 | 8th | Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 02 | 9th | Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United | Lahore | 9:30 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 02 | 10th | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 03 | 11th | Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans | Lahore | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 04 | 12th | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Islamabad United | Lahore | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 05 | 13th | Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans | Lahore | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 06 | 14th | Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Lahore | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 08 | 15th | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 09 | 16th | Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United | Karachi | 9:30 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 09 | 17th | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 10 | 18th | Quetta Gladiators vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Karachi | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 11 | 19th | Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars | Karachi | 9:30 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 11 | 20th | Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Karachi | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 12 | 21st | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United | Karachi | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 13 | 22nd | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans | Karachi | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 15 | 23rd | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators | Karachi | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 16 | 24th | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Karachi | 9:30 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 16 | 25th | Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United | Karachi | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 17 | 26th | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Karachi | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 18 | 27th | Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Karachi | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 19 | 28th | Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans | Lahore | 9:30 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 19 | 29th | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators | Karachi | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 21 | 30th | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Lahore | 9:30 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 21 | 31st | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Multan Sultans | Karachi | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 22 | 32nd | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi | Lahore | 9:30 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 22 | 33rd | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans | Karachi | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 23 | 34th | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Islamabad United | Karachi | 9:30 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 23 | 35th | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 24 | 36th | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United | Karachi | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 25 | 37th | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | 9:30 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 25 | 38th | Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi | Lahore | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 26 | 39th | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Karachi | 9:30 AM | 3:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 26 | 40th | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans | Karachi | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Playoffs | ||||||
| Apr 28 | — | Qualifier | Karachi | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 29 | — | Eliminator 1 | Lahore | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| May 01 | — | Eliminator 2 | Lahore | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| May 03 | — | Final | Lahore | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
Also READ: PSL 2026 to be held behind closed doors amid Pakistan’s oil crisis
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details
- Pakistan: A Sports HD, PTV Sports HD, Tapmad, Tamasha, Daraz, MYCO, Begin
- UK: ARY Digital, ARY Plus, Tapmad
- MENA Region: Cricbuzz (also available on Cricbuzz TV on ELIFE, Switch TV and StarPlay)
- Bangladesh: Tapmad, T Sports
- USA and Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
- Sri Lanka: Dialog Television
- Rest of the World: Tapmad
- Australia and New Zealand: ESPN
- Nepal: Tapmad
Also READ: PCB considers legal action against players opting out of PSL for IPL
