Last Updated: March 16, 2026 06:35 PM
Pakistan Cricket Board just dropped the PSL 2026 schedule everyone’s been waiting for! Season 11 brings massive changes with eight teams competing. That’s two brand new franchises joining the league!
PCB announced everything on March 10 making fans super excited! The tournament runs from March 26 through May 3. That’s 39 days of non-stop Pakistan cricket action everywhere.
Two New Teams Join PSL 2026
Hyderabad Kingsmen paid PKR 175 crore for their franchise spot! Rawalpindi Pindiz spent even more at PKR 245 crore. These new teams expand PSL beyond its traditional six franchises.
Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, and Lahore Qalandars return as usual! Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, and Quetta Gladiators complete the original lineup. Eight teams means 44 total matches in the 11th season!
Multan Sultans will play in the 11th season after a dramatic rebrand of the newly formed Sialkot Stallionz. The franchise was brought back after a new owner asked for the name change via PCB support. This makes sure the popular Sultans’ branding remains for the 11th season.
Each team plays 10 group stage matches before the playoffs begin! That’s way more cricket than previous PSL seasons. The expanded Schedule creates more opportunities for players and fans.
Match Schedule and Historic Venues
The Pakistan Super League’s upcoming season schedule includes two historic venue debuts! Faisalabad and Peshawar host top-level PSL matches for the first time. Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar gets its moment finally.
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26 | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore | Night |
| Mar 27 | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | Night |
| Mar 28 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Peshawar | Day |
| Mar 28 | Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United | Lahore | Night |
| Mar 29 | Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore | Day |
| Mar 29 | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | Night |
| Mar 31 | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Apr 1 | Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Multan | Night |
| Apr 2 | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi | Day |
| Apr 2 | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Apr 3 | Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars | Multan | Night |
| Apr 4 | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Islamabad United | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Apr 5 | Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators | Multan | Night |
| Apr 6 | Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Multan | Night |
| Apr 8 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi | Night |
| Apr 9 | Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United | Faisalabad | Day |
| Apr 9 | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi | Night |
| Apr 10 | Quetta Gladiators vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Karachi | Night |
| Apr 11 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars | Faisalabad | Day |
| Apr 11 | Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Karachi | Night |
| Apr 12 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United | Karachi | Night |
| Apr 13 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans | Faisalabad | Night |
| Apr 15 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators | Faisalabad | Night |
| Apr 16 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Faisalabad | Day |
| Apr 16 | Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United | Karachi | Night |
| Apr 17 | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Faisalabad | Night |
| Apr 18 | Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Faisalabad | Night |
| Apr 19 | Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | Day |
| Apr 19 | Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore | Night |
| Apr 21 | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Lahore | Day |
| Apr 21 | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Apr 22 | Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore | Day |
| Apr 22 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Apr 23 | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Islamabad United | Rawalpindi | Day |
| Apr 23 | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | Night |
| Apr 24 | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Apr 25 | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | Day |
| Apr 25 | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore | Night |
| Apr 26 | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi | Day |
| Apr 26 | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Apr 28 | Qualifier | Rawalpindi | Night |
| Apr 29 | Eliminator 1 | Lahore | Night |
| May 1 | Eliminator 2 | Lahore | Night |
| May 3 | Final | Lahore | Night |
Peshawar Zalmi faces Rawalpindi Pindiz on March 28 in Peshawar! That day, the games made history for the city. Local fans have been waiting years for this opportunity.
Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi host as usual! These returning venues provide a familiar atmosphere for teams. Six venues spread battles across Pakistan geographically better.
The season opener happens March 26 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore! Defending champions Lahore Qalandars face Hyderabad Kingsmen that night. What a way to start PSL 2026 with champions!
Local Rivalries and Playoff Fixtures
Islamabad United and Rawalpindi Pindiz share Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium as home! That creates intense local rivalry between neighboring cities. Their games happen on April 4 night and April 23 day.
Group stage wraps up by the end of April completely! The Qualifier happens on the night of April 28 in Rawalpindi. Eliminator 1 follows on the night of April 29 in Lahore immediately.
Eliminator 2 is scheduled for May 1 night in Lahore! The Grand Final happens on May 3 night at Gaddafi Stadium. Lahore hosts the championship contest deciding the PSL 2026 winners!
The Match Schedule spreads across five weeks keeping fans engaged! PCB planned everything avoiding clashes with international cricket calendars. PSL 2026 promises to be the biggest season yet!
