PCB Announces PSL 11 Schedule for 2026
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board has officially revealed the schedule for Pakistan Super League Season 11, which will take place from March 26 to May 3, 2026.
According to the newly released timetable, the tournament will be played across six cities — Faisalabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar, and Rawalpindi. For the first time in PSL history, eight teams will compete in a total of 44 matches during the 39-day competition.
The two new venues making their PSL debut are Faisalabad and Peshawar, giving fans in those cities their first opportunity to watch PSL matches live.
Participating Teams
The eight teams participating in the tournament include:
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Hyderabad Kingsmen
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Islamabad United
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Karachi Kings
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Lahore Qalandars
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Multan Sultans
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Peshawar Zalmi
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Quetta Gladiators
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Rawalpindi Pindiz
Knockout Stage and Final
The top four teams in the points table will advance to the playoff stage, which will consist of Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final.
The playoff matches are scheduled between April 28 and May 3. The final match will be played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday, May 3, while a reserve day has been set for May 4 in case of weather interruptions.
Venues and Match Distribution
Several stadiums across Pakistan will host PSL 11 matches:
Peshawar
The Arbab Niaz Stadium (Imran Khan Cricket Stadium) will host its first PSL match on March 28 when Peshawar Zalmi faces Rawalpindi Pindiz.
Faisalabad
Iqbal Stadium will stage seven matches for the first time, including four games for defending champions Lahore Qalandars and three matches for Peshawar Zalmi.
Lahore
Gaddafi Stadium will be the busiest venue with 15 matches, including the opening game between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen, both Eliminators, and the Final. The stadium will also host three double-header match days on March 29, April 19, and April 25.
Multan
Multan Cricket Stadium will host four evening matches, all featuring Multan Sultans. The first match there will be played on April 1 between Multan Sultans and Hyderabad Kingsmen.
Karachi
National Bank Stadium will host six matches starting April 8 with Hyderabad Kingsmen facing Peshawar Zalmi.
Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will stage 11 matches, including a qualifier. Two double-header match days will be played there on April 2 and April 26.
Expansion of PSL
The PCB stated that the new schedule highlights the league’s expansion by introducing additional teams and new venues. This move aims to give cricket fans in different cities more opportunities to watch PSL matches live and further grow the popularity of the tournament across Pakistan.
