pakistan super league (psl) 2026also known as psl 11It’s finally here, and it’s unlike any version we’ve seen before. This year, the league has officially expanded into a powerhouse with eight franchises Hyderabad Kingsman And Rawalpindi Pindies.
This tournament is scheduled to run from 26 March to 3 May 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) The window is once again, offering a double dose of T20 action for cricket fans. However, the 11th season comes with a significant twist: a change to the extraordinary 44-match format and a sea change in how fans will experience the games.
PSL 2026 to be held behind closed doors
In a surprising move, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) It was confirmed that PSL 11 will initially be held behind closed doors. decision announced by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqviarising from regional geopolitical tensions in West Asia and the subsequent national fuel crisis.
To support government austerity measures and reduce the logistical strain on resources, the PCB has streamlined the tournament to only two venues: Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium and Karachi’s National Bank Stadium. Originally planned in six cities, removing wings and reducing locations is aimed at reducing travel and energy consumption. Although the lack of spectators in the PSL is a setback, the PCB has ensured that the high-quality broadcast will make up for the lack of fans watching at home.
PSL 2026 full fixtures
The 2026 season features a modified group-stage format where the eight teams are divided into two groups. Each team plays 10 matches before the top four advance to the playoffs.
| date | match | Stability | venue | gmt | First | local (pkt) |
| 26 March | 1 | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 27 March | 2 | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 28 March | 3 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindies | Lahore | 9:30 am | 3:00 pm | 2:30 pm |
| 28 March | 4 | Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United | Lahore | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 29 March | 5th | Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore | 9:30 am | 3:00 pm | 2:30 pm |
| 29 March | 6 | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 31st March | 7 | islamabad united vs peshawar zalmi | Lahore | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 01 April | 8 | Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| April 02 | 9 | Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United | Lahore | 9:30 am | 3:00 pm | 2:30 pm |
| April 02 | 10th | Rawalpindi Pindies vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 03 April | 11th | Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans | Lahore | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| April 04 | 12th | Rawalpindi Pindies vs Islamabad United | Lahore | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 05 April | 13th | Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans | Lahore | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 06 April | 14th | Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindi Pindies | Lahore | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| April 08 | 15th | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi | karachi | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 09 April | 16th | Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United | karachi | 9:30 am | 3:00 pm | 2:30 pm |
| 09 April | 17 | karachi kings vs peshawar zalmi | karachi | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 10th April | 18th | Quetta Gladiators vs Rawalpindi Pindies | karachi | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 11 April | 19th | Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars | karachi | 9:30 am | 3:00 pm | 2:30 pm |
| 11 April | 20th | Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | karachi | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 12 April | 21 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United | karachi | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 13 April | 22nd | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans | karachi | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 15th April | 23rd | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators | karachi | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 16 April | 24th | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi Pindies | karachi | 9:30 am | 3:00 pm | 2:30 pm |
| 16 April | 25th | Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United | karachi | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 17th April | 26th | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | karachi | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 18 April | 27th | Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindi Pindies | karachi | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 19 April | 28th | Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans | Lahore | 9:30 am | 3:00 pm | 2:30 pm |
| 19 April | 29th | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators | karachi | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 21st April | 30th | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Lahore | 9:30 am | 3:00 pm | 2:30 pm |
| 21st April | 31 | Rawalpindi Pindies vs Multan Sultans | karachi | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 22 April | 32nd | karachi kings vs peshawar zalmi | Lahore | 9:30 am | 3:00 pm | 2:30 pm |
| 22 April | 33rd | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans | karachi | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 23 April | 34th | Rawalpindi Pindies vs Islamabad United | karachi | 9:30 am | 3:00 pm | 2:30 pm |
| 23 April | 35th | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 24 April | 36th | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United | karachi | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 25th April | 37th | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | 9:30 am | 3:00 pm | 2:30 pm |
| 25th April | 38th | Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi | Lahore | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 26 April | 39th | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi Pindies | karachi | 9:30 am | 3:00 pm | 2:30 pm |
| 26 April | 40th | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans | karachi | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| playoffs | ||||||
| 28 April | — | qualifier | karachi | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 29 April | — | eliminator 1 | Lahore | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 01 May | — | eliminator 2 | Lahore | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 03 May | — | Last | Lahore | 2:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 7:00 pm |
Also read: PSL 2026 to be held behind closed doors amid Pakistan’s oil crisis
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details
- Pakistan: A Sports HD, PTV Sports HD, Tapmad, Tamasha, Daraz, Maiko, Begin
- UK: ARY Digital, ARY Plus, Tapmaid
- MENA Region: Cricbuzz (Also available on Cricbuzz TV on eLife, Switch TV and StarPlay)
- Bangladesh: Tapmad, T Sports
- USA and Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV (Sign Up Here)
- Sri Lanka: dialogue television
- Rest of the World: frenzy
- Australia and New Zealand: espn
- Nepal: frenzy
Also read: PCB considering legal action against players opting out of PSL for IPL
