Eight Teams, Six Cities: PCB Unveils Blockbuster PSL 2026 Schedule for Expanded Edition

The Pakistan Cricket Board has unveiled the PSL 2026 schedule, confirming a 44-match tournament that will run from March 26 to May 3 across six venues in Pakistan. The new season marks a significant step forward for the league as it expands to eight franchises and introduces two new host cities. 

PSL 11 will feature matches in Faisalabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar, and Rawalpindi. 

Notably, Faisalabad and Peshawar will stage PSL 2026 venues fixtures for the first time, widening the tournament’s footprint and bringing top-tier franchise cricket to more regions of the country. 

Eight Teams to Compete in Expanded Tournament

The tournament will include these franchises alongside two newly introduced sides that joined following the recent franchise auction.  

The competing teams are:

• Hyderabad Kingsmen 
• Islamabad United 
• Karachi Kings 
• Lahore Qalandars 
• Multan Sultans 
• Peshawar Zalmi 
• Quetta Gladiators 
• Rawalpindi Pindiz 

The two new entrants, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi Pindiz, were acquired for PKR 175 crore and PKR 245 crore, respectively, reflecting the growing commercial value of the competition.  

Each team will play ten league matches before the top four progress to the playoffs. The knockout phase will include a Qualifier, Eliminator 1, Eliminator 2, and the Final.  

PSL 2026 Schedule At Group Stage

Date	Match	Teams	Venue	Day/Night
26-Mar	MATCH 1	LAHORE QALANDARS   vs HYDERABAD KINGSMEN	LAHORE	NIGHT
27-Mar	MATCH 2	QUETTA   GLADIATORS vs KARACHI KINGS	LAHORE	NIGHT
28-Mar	MATCH 3	PESHAWAR ZALMI   vs RAWALPINDI PINDIZ	PESHAWAR	DAY
28-Mar	MATCH 4	MULTAN SULTANS   vs ISLAMABAD UNITED	LAHORE	NIGHT
29-Mar	MATCH 5	QUETTA   GLADIATORS vs HYDERABAD KINGSMEN	LAHORE	DAY
29-Mar	MATCH 6	LAHORE QALANDARS   vs KARACHI KINGS	LAHORE	NIGHT
31-Mar	MATCH 7	ISLAMABAD UNITED   vs PESHAWAR ZALMI	RAWALPINDI	NIGHT
1-Apr	MATCH 8	MULTAN SULTANS   vs HYDERABAD KINGSMEN	MULTAN	NIGHT
2-Apr	MATCH 9	ISLAMABAD UNITED   vs QUETTA GLADIATORS	RAWALPINDI	DAY
2-Apr	MATCH 10	RAWALPINDI   PINDIZ vs KARACHI KINGS	RAWALPINDI	NIGHT
3-Apr	MATCH 11	MULTAN SULTANS   vs LAHORE QALANDARS	MULTAN	NIGHT
4-Apr	MATCH 12	RAWALPINDI   PINDIZ vs ISLAMABAD UNITED	RAWALPINDI	NIGHT
5-Apr	MATCH 13	MULTAN SULTANS   vs QUETTA GLADIATORS	MULTAN	NIGHT
6-Apr	MATCH 14	MULTAN SULTANS   vs RAWALPINDI PINDIZ	MULTAN	NIGHT
8-Apr	MATCH 15	HYDERABAD   KINGSMEN vs PESHAWAR ZALMI	KARACHI	NIGHT
9-Apr	MATCH 16	LAHORE QALANDARS   vs ISLAMABAD UNITED	FAISALABAD	DAY
9-Apr	MATCH 17	KARACHI KINGS vs   PESHAWAR ZALMI	KARACHI	NIGHT
10-Apr	MATCH 18	QUETTA   GLADIATORS vs RAWALPINDI PINDIZ	KARACHI	NIGHT
11-Apr	MATCH 19	PESHAWAR ZALMI   vs LAHORE QALANDARS	FAISALABAD	DAY
11-Apr	MATCH 20	KARACHI KINGS vs   HYDERABAD KINGSMEN	KARACHI	NIGHT
12-Apr	MATCH 21	HYDERABAD   KINGSMEN vs ISLAMABAD UNITED	KARACHI	NIGHT
13-Apr	MATCH 22	PESHAWAR ZALMI   vs MULTAN SULTANS	FAISALABAD	NIGHT
15-Apr	MATCH 23	PESHAWAR ZALMI   vs QUETTA GLADIATORS	FAISALABAD	NIGHT
16-Apr	MATCH 24	HYDERABAD   KINGSMEN vs RAWALPINDI PINDIZ	FAISALABAD	DAY
16-Apr	MATCH 25	KARACHI KINGS vs   ISLAMABAD UNITED	KARACHI	NIGHT
17-Apr	MATCH 26	LAHORE QALANDARS   vs QUETTA GLADIATORS	FAISALABAD	NIGHT
18-Apr	MATCH 27	LAHORE QALANDARS   vs RAWALPINDI PINDIZ	FAISALABAD	NIGHT
19-Apr	MATCH 28	MULTAN SULTANS   vs KARACHI KINGS	LAHORE	DAY
19-Apr	MATCH 29	QUETTA   GLADIATORS vs HYDERABAD KINGSMEN	LAHORE	NIGHT
21-Apr	MATCH 30	LAHORE QALANDARS   vs QUETTA GLADIATORS	LAHORE	DAY
21-Apr	MATCH 31	RAWALPINDI   PINDIZ vs MULTAN SULTANS	RAWALPINDI	NIGHT
22-Apr	MATCH 32	KARACHI KINGS vs   HYDERABAD KINGSMEN	LAHORE	DAY
22-Apr	MATCH 33	PESHAWAR ZALMI   vs MULTAN SULTANS	RAWALPINDI	NIGHT
23-Apr	MATCH 34	RAWALPINDI   PINDIZ vs ISLAMABAD UNITED	RAWALPINDI	DAY
23-Apr	MATCH 35	LAHORE QALANDARS   vs KARACHI KINGS	LAHORE	NIGHT
24-Apr	MATCH 36	ISLAMABAD UNITED   vs PESHAWAR ZALMI	RAWALPINDI	NIGHT
25-Apr	MATCH 37	QUETTA   GLADIATORS vs KARACHI KINGS	LAHORE	DAY
25-Apr	MATCH 38	LAHORE QALANDARS   vs HYDERABAD KINGSMEN	LAHORE	NIGHT
26-Apr	MATCH 39	RAWALPINDI   PINDIZ vs PESHAWAR ZALMI	RAWALPINDI	DAY
26-Apr	MATCH 40	ISLAMABAD UNITED   vs MULTAN SULTANS	RAWALPINDI	NIGHT

PSL 2026 Playoff Schedule

Date	Match	Stage	Venue	Time
Apr 28	Match 41	Qualifier	Rawalpindi	Night
Apr 29	Match 42	Eliminator 1	Lahore	Night
May 1	Match 43	Eliminator 2	Lahore	Night
May 3	Match 44	Final	Lahore	Night

The final will take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with a reserve day scheduled for May 4 if the weather disrupts play.

PSL11 Venues

Lahore 

Gaddafi Stadium will host the tournament opener on March 26, when defending champions Lahore Qalandars face Hyderabad Kingsmen. 

The venue will stage 15 matches overall, including three double-headers and the grand final.

Lahore has historically served as the centerpiece of the league, having hosted multiple finals in recent editions, including the 2022, 2023, and 2025 title deciders.

Peshawar and Faisalabad Join PSL 2026 Map

One of the most notable developments in the PSL 2026 venues list is the inclusion of Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar and Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad.

Peshawar will host its first-ever PSL game on March 28 when Peshawar Zalmi face Rawalpindi Pindiz. The stadium last hosted an international match two decades ago, and its return to the national spotlight is expected to attract significant local interest.

Faisalabad will stage seven matches, including a key clash between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United on April 9.

Karachi, Multan, and Rawalpindi

Multan Cricket Stadium will stage four evening matches featuring Multan Sultans, while National Bank Stadium in Karachi will host six fixtures, including a new rivalry between Karachi Kings and Hyderabad Kingsmen.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, including the Qualifier. Islamabad United and Rawalpindi Pindiz will use the venue as their home ground and will face each other twice during the league stage.

Growing Scale of the PSL 11

With a 39-day window, 12 double-headers, and expanded participation, the upcoming edition represents one of the most ambitious seasons in PSL history. The expanded format is expected to intensify competition while offering fans a broader spread of matches across Pakistan.

As anticipation builds ahead of March 26, the PSL 2026 schedule signals a new chapter for the league, combining fresh franchises, new venues, and an extended calendar designed to elevate Pakistan’s premier T20 competition.

Where to Watch PSL 2026 Live

Fans who want to watch matches online will be able to stream the tournament on tapmad, which is expected to provide PSL live coverage through its digital platform. 

The streaming service will allow viewers to watch matches live on mobile devices, tablets, and smart TVs, making PSL 2026 easily accessible for fans across Pakistan and abroad.

FAQs

1. When does PSL 2026 start?

The tournament begins on 26 March 2026.

2. When is the PSL 2026 final?

The final will be played on 3 May 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.

3. How many teams are playing PSL 2026?

Eight teams will compete, including two new franchises.

4. Which cities will host PSL 2026 matches?

Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and Peshawar.