PSL 2026 fixture scheduled revealed as Lahore Qalandars to kick off the 11th season

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 schedule has been announced on Tuesday, as Pakistan’s franchise league is set to begin on 26th March and will run till May 3. This is going to be the 11th edition of the PSL, as reigning champions Lahore Qalandars will take on the newly introduced Hyderabad Kingsmen in the opening match of the fixture.

The 11th season has been bigger for PSL as they have eight teams instead of six. The Hyderabad Kingsmen is the new side, alongside Rawalpindi Pindiz. Multan Sultans came back as CD Ventures has acquired a majority stake in the Sialkot Stallionz franchise, which was supposed to become the newest edition in the league.

Peshawar to host one game of PSL 2026

The Imran Khan Cricket Stadium, in Peshawar have also got its first game after the renovation of the new stadium. As in the previous edition, they failed to host any matches in this stadium. So, Peshawar-based franchise Peshawar Zalmi will play one of their matches at this venue.

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Lahore Qalandars defeated the Quetta Gladiators in the final of the PSL 2025. They are the joint-most successful franchise alongside Islamabad United, as both teams have won the PSL three times each. With the new edition, the Qalandars will look to defend their trophy.

PSL sets new broadcasting records

Walee Technologies has obtained the record-breaking four-year broadcast and live-streaming rights to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for roughly PKR 26.11 billion ($93 million USD), a 21% increase each game. The agreement provides global rights (excluding India), with 44 matches slated for the 2026 season.

Lahore will host the highest number of games, with 15 matches, including key knockout fixtures. Rawalpindi follows with 11 matches. Faisalabad has been allotted 7 matches, while Karachi will stage 6 matches. Meanwhile, Multan is set to host 4 matches, and one match will be played at Peshawar.

PSL format explained

The Pakistan Super League 2026 will follow a revamped format with 44 matches in total. The tournament will be divided into two groups of four teams each, adding a structured league stage before the playoffs.

Group A consists of Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators, and Hyderabad Kingsmen. Meanwhile, Group B includes Islamabad United, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, and Rawalpindi Pindiz.

Each team will play a total of 10 matches in the league stage. Within their own group, teams will face every other side twice, and each team will play one match against every team from the opposite group. Then the top four teams will qualify for the knockout stages.

Schedule for PSL 11

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