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PSL 11 schedule unveiled; Eight teams to compete across six venues

Lahore, 10 March 2026:

The 44-match HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) will take place across six venues from 26 March to 3 May, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced today. Among the six venues – Faisalabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar and Rawalpindi – Faisalabad and Peshawar will host HBL PSL matches for the first time.

For the first time, eight teams will participate in the PCB’s marquee event, HBL PSL, which has successfully completed 10 years and is set to enter a new era with its 11th edition. 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.

Among the eight sides, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi Pindiz are the two new teams added following the HBL PSL Auction, acquired for PKR 175 crore and PKR 245 crore, respectively.

As per the schedule, each team will play 10 matches, with top four sides qualifying for the knock-out stage comprising Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and the Final scheduled from 28 April to 3 May. The final will take place at the PCB headquarters, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday, 3 May. The final will also have a reserve day, which is Monday, 4 May.

The tournament will also see 12 double-headers taking place with Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium hosting three double-headers.

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore:

Gaddafi Stadium will host 15 matches in total which include the opening match on 26 March between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen. The venue hosted the first HBL PSL match on Pakistan soil (final) in 2017 and also staged the finals of the 2022, 2023 and 2025 editions.

Lahore Qalandars – winners of the 2022, 2023 and 2025 editions will play at least five matches at Gaddafi Stadium with the much-anticipated clash between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings scheduled for 29 March. The venue will also host three double-headers on 29 March, 19 April and 25 April.

Imran Khan Cricket Stadium, Peshawar:

The venue, previously known as Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium last hosted an international match (ODI) 20 years ago between Pakistan and India on 6 February 2006. The stadium will host its first-ever HBL PSL match on 28 March between Peshawar Zalmi and Rawalpindi Pindiz, which will be an afternoon fixture.

The stadium is currently hosting matches of the National T20 Cup.

Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad:

Faisalabad will host seven HBL PSL matches in the upcoming edition, marking the first time the city will stage HBL PSL fixtures. Defending champions Lahore Qalandars will play four matches at the venue, while Peshawar Zalmi, winners of the 2017 edition, will feature in three matches.

The first match at the venue will be played between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United on Thursday, 9 April as an afternoon fixture.

Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan:

Multan will host four evening matches, all featuring home side Multan Sultans. The first fixture at the venue will be played on Wednesday, 1 April, between Multan Sultans (2021 winners) and Hyderabad Kingsmen.

National Bank Stadium, Karachi:

National Bank Stadium, formerly known as National Stadium Karachi hosted the HBL PSL finals in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2024. The venue will host six matches in the upcoming edition.

Karachi Kings (2020 winners) and Hyderabad Kingsmen will play three matches each at the venue, while Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United will feature in two matches each. The first match at the venue will be played between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Peshawar Zalmi on Wednesday, 8 April.

A new rivalry between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Karachi Kings will also take place at the venue on Saturday, 11 April.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi:

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, including one Qualifier, in the upcoming edition. The venue which hosted ICC Champions Trophy fixtures last year, will also stage two double-headers on 2 April and 26 April.

With the inclusion of two new teams, Islamabad United and Rawalpindi Pindiz will serve as home sides at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The venue will host six matches of Islamabad United and five matches of Rawalpindi Pindiz.

Both sides will face each other at least twice in the group stage, with the first match scheduled for 4 April and the second on 23 April.

Media Accreditation for HBL PSL 11:

The media accreditation process for HBL PSL 11 is now open and journalists who have registered themselves in PCB’s online accreditation portal, can apply by clicking here. The process will run until 7pm on Friday, 13 March and NO late applications will be accepted.

Media are advised to carefully read the Terms and Conditions of HBL PSL 11 available here. Owing to limited space in the press box, priority will be given to local journalists from the venue of the match.
 
Ludicrous that Karachi v Lahore game will be happening in Lahore twice.

And there should be at least 2 games in Peshawar. Make it Day and Night on the same day even.
 
Pindi v ISb in Pindi, that's a good thing

Imran Khan Stadium 🏟, hopefully the crowd will make it tough for the regime
 
The trophy of the HBL Pakistan Super League 11 was unveiled in a ceremony held at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi today marking the beginning of a new era for the country’s marquee T20 tournament.

The unveiling ceremony was attended by HBL PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer, representatives of all eight teams, officials from title sponsor HBL, representatives of Hanif Jewellers and members of the media.

The trophy designed and manufactured by Hanif Jewellers, has been handcrafted by 18 master artisans who devoted more than 2,600 hours to complete the masterpiece. The design reflects the journey and growth of the HBL Pakistan Super League over the past decade.

At the base of the trophy, eight emerald-cut Gemstones represent the colours of the eight HBL PSL franchises, symbolising the pride of the cities they represent. The tall structure of the trophy signifies discipline, determination and teamwork required to reach the pinnacle of the competition, while the Crescent and Star at the top reflect unity, hope and national pride. The trophy is adorned with more than 1,600 Gemstones, highlighting the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into its creation.

Speaking at the ceremony, HBL PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer said:

“This is a historic occasion for the HBL Pakistan Super League as we step into a new era after successfully completing 10 seasons. Over the years, the league has grown stronger with the addition of new teams, record-breaking player auctions, landmark broadcast agreements and ever-increasing support from fans across Pakistan and around the world.

“We are grateful to HBL for standing with the Pakistan Super League from day one and playing a vital role in its success. I would also like to thank our franchise owners for their continued trust and commitment and Hanif Jewellers for crafting a magnificent trophy that truly reflects the prestige and ambition of this league.”

The 11th edition will feature eight teams and 44 matches across six venues with the opening match set to take place between defending champions Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen on Thursday, 26 March.
 
Ball Blazer said:
The trophy of the HBL Pakistan Super League 11 was unveiled in a ceremony held at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi today marking the beginning of a new era for the country’s marquee T20 tournament.

The unveiling ceremony was attended by HBL PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer, representatives of all eight teams, officials from title sponsor HBL, representatives of Hanif Jewellers and members of the media.

The trophy designed and manufactured by Hanif Jewellers, has been handcrafted by 18 master artisans who devoted more than 2,600 hours to complete the masterpiece. The design reflects the journey and growth of the HBL Pakistan Super League over the past decade.

At the base of the trophy, eight emerald-cut Gemstones represent the colours of the eight HBL PSL franchises, symbolising the pride of the cities they represent. The tall structure of the trophy signifies discipline, determination and teamwork required to reach the pinnacle of the competition, while the Crescent and Star at the top reflect unity, hope and national pride. The trophy is adorned with more than 1,600 Gemstones, highlighting the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into its creation.

Speaking at the ceremony, HBL PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer said:

“This is a historic occasion for the HBL Pakistan Super League as we step into a new era after successfully completing 10 seasons. Over the years, the league has grown stronger with the addition of new teams, record-breaking player auctions, landmark broadcast agreements and ever-increasing support from fans across Pakistan and around the world.

“We are grateful to HBL for standing with the Pakistan Super League from day one and playing a vital role in its success. I would also like to thank our franchise owners for their continued trust and commitment and Hanif Jewellers for crafting a magnificent trophy that truly reflects the prestige and ambition of this league.”

The 11th edition will feature eight teams and 44 matches across six venues with the opening match set to take place between defending champions Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen on Thursday, 26 March.
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Pindi owner said the reason for pindiz name was that he wanted a single name no qafia radeef stuff and wanted it to be unique but rawalpindi pinidiz is so bad.

Scheduling could have been a bit better.i.e., karachi vs hyderabad 1 match is in lahore. No need for this. It should be in karachi as it ll be home for karachi and hyderabad
 
Once again pathetic scheduling

At least could have first built proper stadiums for home games

More than a decade has passed but still clowns running the show
 
Random scheduling tbh

Multan Vs Islamabad is in lahore when both cities have home stadium
Lahore vs islamabad and zalmi vs united is in Fsbd

LAHORE VS PINDI IN FAISALABAD WHYYY??
BOTH CITIES HAVE STADIUM. HAVE 1 HOME 1 AWAY GAME
give faisalabad games of hyderabad or quetta but why this

Multan vs Karachi in lahore???

Random stuff from psl managment
 
Karachi has rightfully been punished for their pathetic past attendances.

Multan should have been given more games but the PCB blames logistics for minimizing the amount of games there.

In an ideal world Peshawar should have had more games but even one game will be a good start and will lead to more games being played there in the long run.
 
shah9425 said:
Once again pathetic scheduling

At least could have first built proper stadiums for home games

More than a decade has passed but still clowns running the show
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PCB hands are tied. Broadcasters told the PCB they can only pay the PCB a certain amount per year and they will not get more money for playing more games. PCB had no choice but to opt for the cost effective route. Besides do fans really want a 2 month league? BBL expanded their window to 2 months and it lead to viewer fatigue and a decline in ratings which is why they were forced to condense it.
 
Savak said:
PCB hands are tied. Broadcasters told the PCB they can only pay the PCB a certain amount per year and they will not get more money for playing more games. PCB had no choice but to opt for the cost effective route. Besides do fans really want a 2 month league? BBL expanded their window to 2 months and it lead to viewer fatigue and a decline in ratings which is why they were forced to condense it.
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I get your point
But what's the point of teams which can't play even in their home city

This is nonsense
 
Transfer window for HBL PSL 11 is open now

Lahore, 12 March 2026:

The transfer window for the HBL Pakistan Super League 11 is open now and will remain open until Wednesday, 18 March during which franchises will be allowed to make player transfers in accordance with the tournament regulations and salary cap rules.

The following types of transfers will be permitted during the window:

•Player for Player: Two franchises may swap players with each other.

•Player for Money: A franchise may transfer a player to another franchise in return for an agreed financial amount from the respective team's remaining salary purse

•Player for Player and Money: Franchises may exchange players, with one franchise also receiving an agreed financial amount as part of the transfer.

All transfers must be completed within the salary cap of the respective franchises and any transfer will only be finalised once it is approved by the Pakistan Cricket Board in line with the HBL PSL 11 regulations.

Due to the exceptional circumstances under which Multan Sultans were acquired, the franchise with the approval of the other teams has been granted an incremental PKR 1.2 crore increase in their salary cap, along with permission to make two additional signings, taking their maximum squad size to 22 players, although they will, like other teams be limited to a matchday squad size of 20 players.

The eight-team 11th edition of HBL PSL is set to be played at six venues from 26 March to 3 May.
 
I cant beleive they haven't forced renaming the Imran Khan stadium.

Also, among all years, this year could be a bit risky to include Peshawar given active engagement with Afghanistan. Although there have been incidents in the heart of Islamabad so I guess it is what it is.
 
Hyder said:
Random scheduling tbh

Multan Vs Islamabad is in lahore when both cities have home stadium
Lahore vs islamabad and zalmi vs united is in Fsbd

LAHORE VS PINDI IN FAISALABAD WHYYY??
BOTH CITIES HAVE STADIUM. HAVE 1 HOME 1 AWAY GAME
give faisalabad games of hyderabad or quetta but why this

Multan vs Karachi in lahore???

Random stuff from psl managment
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Absolute clowns.

Every league around the world in any sport only thrives on proper home and away fixtures. It's how you captalise on support, building loyalty and excitement.
 
2 venues in Lahore & Karachi (a stadium that isn't even renovated)
No crowd.
Security threat through out the tournament of a major war breaking out.
Terrorism threat.

Damn.
 
GoUgandaCranes said:
2 venues in Lahore & Karachi (a stadium that isn't even renovated)
No crowd.
Security threat through out the tournament of a major war breaking out.
Terrorism threat.

Damn.
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Should be postponed or cancelled tbh.

Mr. Naqvi better prepare for the war. We need our Interior Minister fresh and ready before Imam Mehdi comes
 
The Bald Eagle said:
PSL 11 schedule unveiled; Eight teams to compete across six venues

Lahore, 10 March 2026:

The 44-match HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) will take place across six venues from 26 March to 3 May, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced today. Among the six venues – Faisalabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar and Rawalpindi – Faisalabad and Peshawar will host HBL PSL matches for the first time.

For the first time, eight teams will participate in the PCB’s marquee event, HBL PSL, which has successfully completed 10 years and is set to enter a new era with its 11th edition. 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.

Among the eight sides, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi Pindiz are the two new teams added following the HBL PSL Auction, acquired for PKR 175 crore and PKR 245 crore, respectively.

As per the schedule, each team will play 10 matches, with top four sides qualifying for the knock-out stage comprising Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and the Final scheduled from 28 April to 3 May. The final will take place at the PCB headquarters, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday, 3 May. The final will also have a reserve day, which is Monday, 4 May.

The tournament will also see 12 double-headers taking place with Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium hosting three double-headers.

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore:

Gaddafi Stadium will host 15 matches in total which include the opening match on 26 March between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen. The venue hosted the first HBL PSL match on Pakistan soil (final) in 2017 and also staged the finals of the 2022, 2023 and 2025 editions.

Lahore Qalandars – winners of the 2022, 2023 and 2025 editions will play at least five matches at Gaddafi Stadium with the much-anticipated clash between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings scheduled for 29 March. The venue will also host three double-headers on 29 March, 19 April and 25 April.

Imran Khan Cricket Stadium, Peshawar:

The venue, previously known as Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium last hosted an international match (ODI) 20 years ago between Pakistan and India on 6 February 2006. The stadium will host its first-ever HBL PSL match on 28 March between Peshawar Zalmi and Rawalpindi Pindiz, which will be an afternoon fixture.

The stadium is currently hosting matches of the National T20 Cup.

Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad:

Faisalabad will host seven HBL PSL matches in the upcoming edition, marking the first time the city will stage HBL PSL fixtures. Defending champions Lahore Qalandars will play four matches at the venue, while Peshawar Zalmi, winners of the 2017 edition, will feature in three matches.

The first match at the venue will be played between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United on Thursday, 9 April as an afternoon fixture.

Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan:

Multan will host four evening matches, all featuring home side Multan Sultans. The first fixture at the venue will be played on Wednesday, 1 April, between Multan Sultans (2021 winners) and Hyderabad Kingsmen.

National Bank Stadium, Karachi:

National Bank Stadium, formerly known as National Stadium Karachi hosted the HBL PSL finals in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2024. The venue will host six matches in the upcoming edition.

Karachi Kings (2020 winners) and Hyderabad Kingsmen will play three matches each at the venue, while Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United will feature in two matches each. The first match at the venue will be played between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Peshawar Zalmi on Wednesday, 8 April.

A new rivalry between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Karachi Kings will also take place at the venue on Saturday, 11 April.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi:

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, including one Qualifier, in the upcoming edition. The venue which hosted ICC Champions Trophy fixtures last year, will also stage two double-headers on 2 April and 26 April.

With the inclusion of two new teams, Islamabad United and Rawalpindi Pindiz will serve as home sides at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The venue will host six matches of Islamabad United and five matches of Rawalpindi Pindiz.

Both sides will face each other at least twice in the group stage, with the first match scheduled for 4 April and the second on 23 April.

Media Accreditation for HBL PSL 11:

The media accreditation process for HBL PSL 11 is now open and journalists who have registered themselves in PCB’s online accreditation portal, can apply by clicking here. The process will run until 7pm on Friday, 13 March and NO late applications will be accepted.

Media are advised to carefully read the Terms and Conditions of HBL PSL 11 available here. Owing to limited space in the press box, priority will be given to local journalists from the venue of the match.
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Pakistan shouldn't take a risky if there is genuine security threat. It took years for cricket to resume in Pakistan. Any incident can undo all the progress made in last 15-16 years.
 
Keep crowd in but reduce to 1 game against each vs 2 games and cut tournament in half.
 
Minimally should at least have crowd for playoffs. Or marquee game like Lahore vs karachi.
 

Captain's Press Conference Ahead of PSL 11​

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Shaheen Shah Afridi on Title Defense​


Question (Interviewer): When asked about defending his title again this season, given his team’s previous success in Lahore, how confident he feels about repeating that achievement—


Shaheen Shah Afridi said:
“First of all, I would like to thank everyone. We have prepared well for this season. We had two days of practice before the PSL and set up a camp in Islamabad at our high-performance centre. The local players have prepared well, and our aim is to play good cricket and deliver strong performances.”



Babar Azam on Playing Without Crowds​


Question (Interviewer): When asked how he plans to approach PSL 11 with limited or no crowd presence, and what message he has for fans—


Babar Azam said:
“First of all, I would like to thank everyone for coming and for your continued support. We hope you will keep supporting us. It will feel different without the crowd—we will miss them, and they will miss the matches too. The crowd brings a unique energy and motivation. Every team has its own fans, and their support makes a big difference.”



Babar Azam on Bowling Combinations & Squad Depth​


Question (Interviewer): When asked about Peshawar Zalmi’s improved bowling attack, including overseas signings who may only be partially available, and the team’s backup plans—


Babar Azam said:
“As you have seen, we have made strong picks this season. Our bowling attack struggled last year, but we have addressed that issue. Now, it’s about executing our plans. No matter how good your planning is, it’s useless without execution, so our main focus will be on delivering on the field.”



Marnus Labuschagne on “Aussie Mindset”​


Question (Interviewer): When asked about bringing an ‘Australian mindset’ into the team and whether he has discussed this with management—


Marnus Labuschagne said:
“We haven’t spoken too much in depth about it. For us, it’s about individuals being themselves. I’ll try to lead in the same way I do for my state side back home—empowering players to trust their skills and showcase their abilities.”



Shadab, Babar & Shaheen on T20 Roles and Criticism​


Question (Interviewer): When asked about Shadab Khan’s consistency and leadership potential, Babar’s T20 strike rate concerns, and whether Shaheen aims to prove himself as a T20 captain—


Shaheen Shah Afridi responded (on behalf of the group):
“First of all, we are here to talk about the PSL—it is our league. Questions should be focused on the PSL. When we are discussing Pakistan cricket, you can ask these questions, and you will get proper answers then. Thank you.”



Future of PSL and Emerging Stars​


Question (Interviewer): When asked whether PSL can produce the next generation of stars like Shaheen, Babar, and Rizwan over the next decade—


Shaheen Shah Afridi said:
“I think the Pakistan Cricket Board and PSL have been very successful over the past 10 years. In the next 10 years, we hope that players and the board continue to perform well. We have already seen new stars emerging—Pakistan Shaheens have played excellent cricket. This shows that future bowlers and batters will continue to rise. I believe we will keep seeing quality players and good cricket in Pakistan.”



Pressure Without Fans & New Franchise Experience​


Question (Interviewer): When asked whether the absence of fans would impact performances and about the experience of joining a new franchise—


Marnus Labuschagne said:
“There is always pressure, whether you’re playing in the PSL, BBL, or for Australia. That doesn’t change. It’s an exciting opportunity to be part of a new franchise and the PSL this season. You have to look at it as a great chance to showcase your skills on a big stage.”



Ashton Turner​


Ashton Turner said:
Coming from Australia to Pakistan, I've noticed the unique and exhilarating cricketing environment here. There is such a strong connection between the teams and ownership, and with the new coaching setup bringing an exciting nature to the group, the brand of cricket is exciting and many are looking forward to it on this massive stage."

​

David Warner on Karachi Kings’ Preparation​


Question (Interviewer): When asked about Karachi Kings’ squad additions, preparations, and their warm-up match—


David Warner said:
“It’s great to have those players in our group. For us, it’s about building on what we did last year and improving our start. We had five home games previously, but now we’re limited to two venues, so there’s no excuse—we need to adapt quickly. We have a strong squad and did well at the auction. Hopefully, we can perform better this season.”



David Warner on Fitness at 39​


Question (Interviewer): When asked how he maintains fitness and performance levels at 39 years of age—


David Warner said:
“I’m extremely fit—probably fitter than most 39-year-olds still playing the game. It comes down to a healthy diet, running, and consistent training. Hopefully, I can score runs and put the team in a strong position.”
 
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