Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially declared an updated program of the coming 11 th season of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL 2026). In a massive changeover by the tournament, the PCB in consultation with the Government of Pakistan has set up national austerity and resource saving measures which will drastically alter the way fans experience the league this year.
Major Changes to HBL PSL 11
1. Reduced Venues
To conserve energy and reduce massive operational overheads—such as transport and utility costs—the PCB has streamlined the host venues from six down to just two. All 44 matches of the tournament will now be split equally between Lahore (22 matches) and Karachi (22 matches) over a span of 39 days.
2. A Watch-From-Home Tournament
In an effort to put national stability and conservation of energy first, PCB decided that no crowds would be allowed in the stadiums. Daily commuting of 30 000 on average spectators and support staff subjects the local resources to a great burden. Rather, the PSL is in the interim switching to a watch-from-home model. In order to compensate for the vacant stands, the PCB offers the increased capabilities of broadcast and production in order to provide premium viewing experience to the fans all over the globe.
3. Playoffs and Final
The initial match was between the Lahore Qalandars and the Hyderabad Kingsmen in Lahore. Qualifier will be Karachi hosted and Eliminator 1, Eliminator 2 and Grand Final will be hosted at Lahore, May 3.
Revised Schedule for HBL PSL 11 🏏
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 22, 2026
44 matches will be taking place in a space of 39 days with Lahore and Karachi each hosting 22 matches.
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Official HBL PSL 2026 Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Teams | Venue | Time (PKT) |
| Mar 26 | Match 1 | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 27 | Match 2 | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 28 | Match 3 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindiz | Lahore | 2:30 PM |
| Mar 28 | Match 4 | Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United | Lahore | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 29 | Match 5 | Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore | 2:30 PM |
| Mar 29 | Match 6 | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | 7:00 PM |
| Mar 31 | Match 7 | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi | Lahore | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 1 | Match 8 | Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 2 | Match 9 | Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United | Lahore | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 2 | Match 10 | Rawalpindiz vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 3 | Match 11 | Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans | Lahore | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 4 | Match 12 | Rawalpindiz vs Islamabad United | Lahore | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 5 | Match 13 | Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans | Lahore | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 6 | Match 14 | Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindiz | Lahore | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 8 | Match 15 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 9 | Match 16 | Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United | Karachi | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 9 | Match 17 | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 10 | Match 18 | Quetta Gladiators vs Rawalpindiz | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 11 | Match 19 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars | Karachi | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 11 | Match 20 | Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 12 | Match 21 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 13 | Match 22 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 15 | Match 23 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 16 | Match 24 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindiz | Karachi | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 16 | Match 25 | Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 17 | Match 26 | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 18 | Match 27 | Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindiz | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 19 | Match 28 | Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans | Karachi | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 19 | Match 29 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 21 | Match 30 | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Lahore | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 21 | Match 31 | Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 22 | Match 32 | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi | Lahore | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 22 | Match 33 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 23 | Match 34 | Rawalpindiz vs Islamabad United | Karachi | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 23 | Match 35 | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 24 | Match 36 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 25 | Match 37 | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Lahore | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 25 | Match 38 | Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi | Lahore | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 26 | Match 39 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindiz | Karachi | 2:30 PM |
| Apr 26 | Match 40 | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 28 | Match 41 | Qualifier | Karachi | 7:00 PM |
| Apr 29 | Match 42 | Eliminator 1 | Lahore | 7:00 PM |
| May 1 | Match 43 | Eliminator 2 | Lahore | 7:00 PM |
| May 3 | Match 44 | Final | Lahore | 7:00 PM |
Why are there no crowds allowed in PSL 2026?
The PCB has adopted a “watch-from-home” model in alignment with the Government of Pakistan’s national austerity and resource conservation measures. Removing the daily travel of over 30,000 fans and support staff saves significant energy and resources.
Which cities are hosting HBL PSL 11?
The tournament venues have been reduced from six to just two cities: Lahore and Karachi. Each city will host 22 matches.
When does the HBL PSL 11 start and end?
The tournament kicked off on March 26, 2026, and concluded with the Grand Final on May 3, 2026.
Where will the PSL 2026 Final be played?
The Grand Final of HBL PSL 11 will be played in Lahore on May 3 at 7:00 PM.
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