The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced the schedule for its 11th edition, revealing that Lahore will host the largest number of matches during the expanded eight-team tournament in 2026.
The 2026 season will feature a total of 44 matches, including 40 league-stage games and four playoff fixtures, ensuring that all eight franchises play ten matches each before the knockout phase.
Matches will take place across six Pakistani cities, reflecting the league’s strategy to expand its geographic presence while bringing high-profile cricket to fans nationwide.
Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will host the highest number of matches in this edition, with 15 fixtures scheduled at the historic venue.
Rawalpindi has been allocated ten matches, while Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad will host seven league-stage games, giving fans in different regions opportunities to watch competitive cricket live.
Karachi will stage six matches, Multan will host four games, and Peshawar will feature two fixtures, marking the first time the city will host PSL matches.
| Stadium | Number of Matches |
|---|---|
| Gaddafi Stadium | 15 |
| Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 10 |
| Iqbal Stadium | 7 |
| National Stadium | 6 |
| Multan Cricket Stadium | 4 |
| Arbab Niaz Stadium | 2 |
The 2026 edition will follow a group-based format, with eight franchises divided into two pools, maintaining competitive balance while accommodating the addition of two new teams to the tournament.
Group A consists of defending champions Lahore Qalandars, Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen, Karachi Kings, and Quetta Gladiators.
Group B consists of Peshawar Zalmi, three-time champions Islamabad United, Multan Sultans, and the newly added franchise Pindiz.
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | Lahore Qalandars, Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen, Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators |
| Group B | Peshawar Zalmi, Islamabad United (three-time champions), Multan Sultans, Pindiz |
Each franchise will play six matches against teams within their own group and four games against opponents from the other pool, ensuring all teams complete ten matches before the playoff phase.
The revised structure aims to maintain competitive fairness while efficiently managing the schedule across multiple venues, allowing fans to experience a wide variety of high-quality cricket in Pakistan.
The tournament will kick off on March 26 at Gaddafi Stadium, where Lahore Qalandars will face debutants Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen in the opening fixture, marking the start of PSL 11 with grand fanfare.
