PCB unveils PSL 11 schedule, confirms six venues
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the official schedule for Pakistan Super League (PSL 11), which will be held at six different venues from March 26th to May 3rd in 2026.
According to the announced schedule for PSL 11, for the first time in history, eight teams will be participating in 44 matches at Faisalabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar, and Rawalpindi.
Faisalabad and Peshawar will be hosting this tournament for the very first time.
“The eight participating teams in the 39-day event are Hyderabad Kingsmen, Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, and Rawalpindi Pindiz,” said a PCB statement.
The top four teams will qualify for the knockout rounds, which include Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final, scheduled from April 28 to May 3.
“The final will take place at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Sunday, May 3, with a reserve day on May 4,” the PCB confirmed.
New and returning venues:
Imran Khan Cricket Stadium, Peshawar – will host its first-ever PSL match on March 28, featuring Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz.
Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, will host seven matches for the first time, including four for defending champions Lahore Qalandars and three for Peshawar Zalmi.
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore the busiest venue with 15 matches, including the opening match (Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen), both eliminators, the final, and three double-headers on March 29, April 19, and April 25.
Multan Cricket Stadium – will host four evening matches, all featuring Multan Sultans. The first match at Multan is on April 1, Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen.
National Bank Stadium, Karachi, six matches scheduled, starting April 8 with Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi. Karachi Kings and Hyderabad Kingsmen will play three matches each, while Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United will play two matches each at the venue.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium 11 matches, including a Qualifier, with two double-headers on April 2 and April 26. The venue will host six matches for Islamabad United and five for Rawalpindi Pindiz, following the addition of the two new teams.
The PCB’s schedule emphasizes expansion to new venues while ensuring top teams get significant coverage in multiple cities, providing fans across Pakistan with more opportunities to watch PSL 11 live
