PSL 2026: Full Schedule, Teams & Tournament Format – All you need to know
PSL 2026 full schedule, teams, venues and format revealed. Check complete Pakistan Super League 11 fixtures, groups, playoff dates and tournament details.

The 2026 season of the Pakistan Super League will introduce significant modifications to Pakistan's top T20 event which will enter its 11th season. The Pakistan Cricket Board will host the upcoming season which marks a historic moment as the tournament expands from six teams to eight franchises for the first time.
The 2026 season will take place from March 26 to May 10 and will include 44 matches that will be held in various Pakistani cities which are Lahore, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Multan and Faisalabad.
New teams added in PSL 2026
The PCB expanded the league by auctioning two new franchises.
| Franchise | Owner | Bid Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | FKS Group | PKR 1.75 billion |
| Sialkot Stallionz | OZ Group | PKR 1.85 billion |
Later, ownership developments led to structural changes involving the Sialkot Stallionz franchise, while Multan Sultans returned to the league after a fresh auction process.
With the expansion, the league now includes eight teams:
- Lahore Qalandars
- Karachi Kings
- Quetta Gladiators
- Peshawar Zalmi
- Islamabad United
- Multan Sultans
- Hyderabad Kingsmen
- Pindiz
PSL 2026 tournament format
For the first time, the PSL will follow a two-group format.
Group division
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| Lahore Qalandars | Peshawar Zalmi |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | Islamabad United |
| Karachi Kings | Multan Sultans |
| Quetta Gladiators | Pindiz |
Match structure
- Each team plays 10 matches
- 6 matches within their group
- 4 matches against teams from the other group
- Top teams qualify for the playoffs
Total matches
- 40 league matches
- 4 playoff matches
- 44 matches overall
PSL 2026 full schedule
March fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26 | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore |
| Mar 27 | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Lahore |
| Mar 28 | Multan Sultans vs Pindiz | Peshawar |
| Mar 28 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United | Peshawar |
| Mar 29 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Quetta Gladiators | Lahore |
| Mar 29 | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Lahore |
| Mar 31 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Pindiz | Rawalpindi |
April fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 01 | Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Multan |
| Apr 02 | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi |
| Apr 03 | Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars | Multan |
| Apr 04 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings | Multan |
| Apr 05 | Pindiz vs Islamabad United | Rawalpindi |
| Apr 06 | Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators | Multan |
| Apr 08 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi |
| Apr 09 | Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United | Faisalabad |
| Apr 10 | Karachi Kings vs Pindiz | Karachi |
| Apr 11 | Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi | Faisalabad |
| Apr 11 | Quetta Gladiators vs Pindiz | Karachi |
| Apr 12 | Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Karachi |
| Apr 13 | Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi | Faisalabad |
| Apr 14 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United | Karachi |
| Apr 15 | Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi | Faisalabad |
| Apr 16 | Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United | Karachi |
| Apr 17 | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Faisalabad |
| Apr 18 | Lahore Qalandars vs Pindiz | Faisalabad |
| Apr 19 | Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans | Lahore |
| Apr 19 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Pindiz | Faisalabad |
| Apr 20 | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans | Lahore |
| Apr 22 | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Lahore |
| Apr 23 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United | Rawalpindi |
| Apr 23 | Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore |
| Apr 24 | Pindiz vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi |
| Apr 25 | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Lahore |
| Apr 26 | Pindiz vs Islamabad United | Rawalpindi |
| Apr 27 | Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore |
| Apr 28 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi |
| Apr 29 | Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators | Lahore |
| Apr 29 | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi |
| Apr 30 | Pindiz vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi |
| Apr 30 | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore |
PSL 2026 playoffs schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| May 2 | Qualifier 1 | Rawalpindi |
| May 3 | Eliminator 1 | Lahore |
| May 5 | Eliminator 2 | Lahore |
| May 10 | Final | Lahore |
PSL 2026 overlaps with IPL
The PSL season will once again overlap with the Indian Premier League, which is expected to start in late March. The PCB wants to enhance international viewership through its new team additions and expanded league format which will compete with the existing schedule.
The 2026 PSL tournament will introduce its first new format while expanding its stadiums and adding eight teams to create a highly competitive season.
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