March 24, 2026
Revised PSL 11 Schedule: Karachi, Lahore to Host All Games
The Pakistan Cricket Board has locked in changes that reshape the tournament’s entire feel. The PSL 11 revised schedule 2026 confirms a tighter, more controlled event, with Lahore and Karachi now carrying the full weight of hosting duties.
The competition still begins on March 26. Lahore Qalandars, the defending champions, step out first against Hyderabad Kingsmen. There will be no opening ceremony, no extended buildup. Just the match.
Under the Pakistan Super League revised schedule, the tournament shrinks in geography but not in scale. Forty-four matches packed into 39 days. Lahore gets 22. Karachi matches that number. Two cities, one continuous stretch of cricket.
The board made it clear this was not a casual adjustment. The shift follows consultations at the highest level, with security and broader regional factors shaping the call. Matches will start without spectators. The situation will be reviewed as the tournament progresses.
Tournament structure and key venues
Karachi hosts the qualifier at the National Stadium. Lahore takes charge of the final stretch, including both eliminators and the title clash at Gaddafi Stadium. That split matters more than it looks. Conditions vary. Teams that read them well could gain an edge late in the tournament.
The PSL 11 revised schedule 2026 also quietly drops the multi-city model that once defined the league. Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Peshawar were all in the original plan. Now, only two remain.
Phase 1: Lahore Leg (March 26 – April 6)
|
Date |
Match |
Fixture |
Venue |
Time |
|
Mar 26 |
Match 1 |
Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen |
Lahore |
7:00 PM |
|
Mar 27 |
Match 2 |
Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings |
Lahore |
7:00 PM |
|
Mar 28 |
Match 3 |
Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi |
Lahore |
2:30 PM |
|
Mar 28 |
Match 4 |
Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United |
Lahore |
7:00 PM |
|
Mar 29 |
Match 5 |
Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Kingsmen |
Lahore |
2:30 PM |
|
Mar 29 |
Match 6 |
Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings |
Lahore |
7:00 PM |
|
Mar 31 |
Match 7 |
Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi |
Lahore |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 1 |
Match 8 |
Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen |
Lahore |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 2 |
Match 9 |
Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United |
Lahore |
2:30 PM |
|
Apr 2 |
Match 10 |
Rawalpindi vs Karachi Kings |
Lahore |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 3 |
Match 11 |
Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans |
Lahore |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 4 |
Match 12 |
Rawalpindi vs Islamabad United |
Lahore |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 5 |
Match 13 |
Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans |
Lahore |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 6 |
Match 14 |
Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindi |
Lahore |
7:00 PM |
Phase 2: Karachi Leg (April 8 – April 19)
|
Date |
Match |
Fixture |
Venue |
Time |
|
Apr 8 |
Match 15 |
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi |
Karachi |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 9 |
Match 16 |
Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United |
Karachi |
2:30 PM |
|
Apr 9 |
Match 17 |
Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi |
Karachi |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 10 |
Match 18 |
Quetta Gladiators vs Rawalpindi |
Karachi |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 11 |
Match 19 |
Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars |
Karachi |
2:30 PM |
|
Apr 11 |
Match 20 |
Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen |
Karachi |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 12 |
Match 21 |
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United |
Karachi |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 13 |
Match 22 |
Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans |
Karachi |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 15 |
Match 23 |
Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators |
Karachi |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 16 |
Match 24 |
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi |
Karachi |
2:30 PM |
|
Apr 16 |
Match 25 |
Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United |
Karachi |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 17 |
Match 26 |
Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators |
Karachi |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 18 |
Match 27 |
Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindi |
Karachi |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 19 |
Match 28 |
Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans |
Karachi |
2:30 PM |
|
Apr 19 |
Match 29 |
Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators |
Karachi |
7:00 PM |
Phase 3: Return to Lahore & Mixed Fixtures (April 21 – April 26)
|
Date |
Match |
Fixture |
Venue |
Time |
|
Apr 21 |
Match 30 |
Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators |
Lahore |
2:30 PM |
|
Apr 21 |
Match 31 |
Rawalpindi vs Multan Sultans |
Karachi |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 22 |
Match 32 |
Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi |
Lahore |
2:30 PM |
|
Apr 22 |
Match 33 |
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans |
Karachi |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 23 |
Match 34 |
Rawalpindi vs Islamabad United |
Karachi |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 23 |
Match 35 |
Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings |
Lahore |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 24 |
Match 36 |
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United |
Karachi |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 25 |
Match 37 |
Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings |
Lahore |
2:30 PM |
|
Apr 25 |
Match 38 |
Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi |
Lahore |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 26 |
Match 39 |
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi |
Karachi |
2:30 PM |
|
Apr 26 |
Match 40 |
Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans |
Karachi |
7:00 PM |
Playoffs (April 28 – May 3)
|
Date |
Match |
Fixture |
Venue |
Time |
|
Apr 28 |
Match 41 |
Qualifier |
Karachi |
7:00 PM |
|
Apr 29 |
Match 42 |
Eliminator 1 |
Lahore |
7:00 PM |
|
May 1 |
Match 43 |
Eliminator 2 |
Lahore |
7:00 PM |
|
May 3 |
Match 44 |
Final |
Lahore |
7:00 PM |
“Initially, matches will be held without crowds, and this will continue depending on the global situation.” Naqvi said.
The opening ceremony has also been scrapped, and the tournament will start directly with the March 26 fixture.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi acknowledged the changes were not ideal but said the priority is to keep the league running smoothly. He added that broadcast coverage will be strengthened to maintain fan engagement.
The Pakistan Super League revised schedule runs until May 3, keeping the original window intact despite structural changes. Teams now face a tighter, more demanding run, where consistency will decide the title.