The Pakistan Super League is one of the biggest T20 cricket tournaments in the world, featuring top international stars alongside Pakistan’s best cricketers.
Organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board, the league has grown rapidly since its launch in 2016 and attracts millions of cricket fans globally.
As the new season approaches, many fans are searching for “When will PSL 2026 start?”
In this article, you will find the PSL 2026 start date, schedule, teams, venues, and latest updates about the tournament.
PSL 2026 Start Date
The PSL 2026 season (PSL 11) will officially begin on 26 March 2026 and run for more than a month.
The tournament will conclude with the grand final on 3 May 2026.
Key Dates
- Start Date: 26 March 2026
- Final Date: 3 May 2026
The competition will feature a league stage followed by playoffs and the final.
PSL 2026 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Organizer | Pakistan Cricket Board |
| Edition | PSL 11 |
| Format | T20 |
| Start Date | 26 March 2026 |
| Final Date | 3 May 2026 |
| Total Teams | 8 |
| Total Matches | 44 |
| Tournament Venues | Multiple stadiums across Pakistan |
PSL 2026 Teams List
A total of eight teams will participate in the PSL 2026 season.
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Islamabad United | Shadab Khan |
| Karachi Kings | Shan Masood |
| Lahore Qalandars | Shaheen Afridi |
| Multan Sultans | Mohammad Rizwan |
| Peshawar Zalmi | Babar Azam |
| Quetta Gladiators | Sarfaraz Ahmed |
| Sialkot Stallionz (new team) | To be announced |
| Hyderabad, Houston Kingsmen (new team) | To be announced |
The addition of two new franchises makes PSL 2026 the largest season in league history.
PSL 2026 Schedule
The Pakistan Super League 2026 season will begin on 26 March 2026 and conclude with the final on 3 May 2026. The league stage will be followed by playoffs to determine the champion.
Below is the initial PSL 2026 match schedule.
| Date | Match | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26 | Match 1 | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore |
| Mar 27 | Match 2 | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Lahore |
| Mar 28 | Match 3 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Peshawar |
| Mar 28 | Match 4 | Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United | Lahore |
| Mar 29 | Match 5 | Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore |
| Mar 29 | Match 6 | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Lahore |
| Mar 31 | Match 7 | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi |
| Apr 1 | Match 8 | Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Multan |
| Apr 2 | Match 9 | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi |
| Apr 2 | Match 10 | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi |
| Apr 3 | Match 11 | Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars | Multan |
| Apr 4 | Match 12 | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Islamabad United | Rawalpindi |
| Apr 5 | Match 13 | Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators | Multan |
| Apr 6 | Match 14 | Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Multan |
| Apr 8 | Match 15 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi |
| Apr 9 | Match 16 | Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United | Faisalabad |
| Apr 9 | Match 17 | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi |
| Apr 10 | Match 18 | Quetta Gladiators vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Karachi |
| Apr 11 | Match 19 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars | Faisalabad |
| Apr 11 | Match 20 | Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Karachi |
| Apr 12 | Match 21 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United | Karachi |
| Apr 13 | Match 22 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans | Faisalabad |
| Apr 15 | Match 23 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators | Faisalabad |
| Apr 16 | Match 24 | Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Faisalabad |
| Apr 16 | Match 25 | Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United | Karachi |
| Apr 17 | Match 26 | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Faisalabad |
| Apr 18 | Match 27 | Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | Faisalabad |
| Apr 19 | Match 28 | Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings | Lahore |
| Apr 19 | Match 29 | Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore |
| Apr 21 | Match 30 | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Lahore |
| Apr 21 | Match 31 | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi |
| Apr 22 | Match 32 | Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore |
| Apr 22 | Match 33 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi |
| Apr 23 | Match 34 | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Islamabad United | Rawalpindi |
| Apr 23 | Match 35 | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Lahore |
| Apr 24 | Match 36 | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi |
| Apr 25 | Match 37 | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Lahore |
| Apr 25 | Match 38 | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Lahore |
| Apr 26 | Match 39 | Rawalpindi Pindiz vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi |
| Apr 26 | Match 40 | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi |
PSL 2026 Playoffs
| Match | Date | Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 41 | Apr 28 | Qualifier | Rawalpindi |
| Match 42 | Apr 29 | Eliminator 1 | Lahore |
| Match 43 | May 1 | Eliminator 2 | Lahore |
| Match 44 | May 3 | Final | Lahore |
PSL 2026 Venues
- Gaddafi Stadium
- National Stadium Karachi
- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- Multan Cricket Stadium
- Faisalabad Cricket Stadium
- Peshawar Cricket Stadium
Faisalabad and Peshawar are expected to host PSL matches for the first time.
PSL 2026 Format
The tournament will follow a new format introduced after the expansion to eight teams.
Playoff Structure
- Qualifier – Top two teams from the league stage
- Eliminator 1 – 3rd vs 4th teams
- Eliminator 2 – Loser of Qualifier vs Eliminator winner
- Final – Qualifier winner vs Eliminator 2 winner
PSL 2026 FAQs
When does PSL 2026 start?
The PSL 2026 tournament will begin on 26 March 2026.
When is the PSL 2026 final?
The final match will be played on 3 May 2026.
How many teams are playing in PSL 2026?
A total of 8 teams will participate in PSL 2026.
How many matches will be played in PSL 2026?
The tournament will feature 44 matches, including playoffs.
Where will PSL 2026 matches be played?
Matches will be played across six stadiums in Pakistan, including Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad, and Peshawar.
