The Pakistan Super League has produced some of the most exciting T20 cricket in the world since its first edition in 2016. Last season delivered last-ball finishes, century partnerships, and packed stadiums across Pakistan.
PSL 2026 kicks off on March 26 and runs all the way to May 3, with 44 matches spread across six cities. Eight teams will battle for the title this year, including the brand new Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen and Rawalpindi franchise joining the league. Six venues, 44 games, and one trophy on the line.
PSL 2026 Schedule – Overview
The tournament spans 40 days across six Pakistani cities, giving fans across the country a chance to watch top-quality T20 cricket live.
Each format receives equal importance, with matches spread across different venues to give maximum crowd engagement and offer varied playing conditions for all eight teams.
PSL 2026 Complete Schedule
The group stage kicks off on March 26 with Lahore Qalandars taking on Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium. Here is the full schedule for the group stage matches.
The group stage wraps up on April 26, with all eight teams having completed their league fixtures. The top four teams from the group stage will advance to the playoff rounds.
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | GMT | Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Mar 26 | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 2 | Mar 27 | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 3 | Mar 28 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi | Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Match 4 | Mar 28 | Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United | Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 5 | Mar 29 | Hyderabad, Houston Kingsmen vs Quetta Gladiators | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Match 6 | Mar 29 | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 7 | Mar 31 | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 8 | Apr 1 | Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen | Multan Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 9 | Apr 2 | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Match 10 | Apr 2 | Rawalpindi vs Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 11 | Apr 3 | Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars | Multan Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 12 | Apr 4 | Rawalpindi vs Islamabad United | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 13 | Apr 5 | Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators | Multan Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 14 | Apr 6 | Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindi | Multan Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 15 | Apr 8 | Hyderabad, Houston Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi | National Stadium, Karachi | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 16 | Apr 9 | Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Match 17 | Apr 9 | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi | National Stadium, Karachi | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 18 | Apr 10 | Quetta Gladiators vs Rawalpindi | National Stadium, Karachi | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 19 | Apr 11 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Match 20 | Apr 11 | Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen | National Stadium, Karachi | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 21 | Apr 12 | Hyderabad, Houston Kingsmen vs Islamabad United | National Stadium, Karachi | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 22 | Apr 13 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 23 | Apr 15 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 24 | Apr 16 | Hyderabad, Houston Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Match 25 | Apr 16 | Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United | National Stadium, Karachi | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 26 | Apr 17 | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 27 | Apr 18 | Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindi | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 28 | Apr 19 | Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Match 29 | Apr 19 | Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 30 | Apr 21 | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Match 31 | Apr 21 | Rawalpindi vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 32 | Apr 22 | Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Match 33 | Apr 22 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 34 | Apr 23 | Rawalpindi vs Islamabad United | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Match 35 | Apr 23 | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 36 | Apr 24 | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 37 | Apr 25 | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Match 38 | Apr 25 | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Match 39 | Apr 26 | Rawalpindi vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Match 40 | Apr 26 | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Qualifier 1 | Apr 28 | TBC vs TBC | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Eliminator 1 | Apr 29 | TBC vs TBC | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Eliminator 2 | May 1 | TBC vs TBC | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Final | May 3 | TBC vs TBC | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
The PSL 2026 final takes place on May 3 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, one of Pakistan’s most iconic cricket venues and a fitting stage for the tournament’s biggest night.
Venues for PSL 2026
Six venues across Pakistan will host matches in PSL 2026, giving fans in Lahore, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Multan, Karachi, and Faisalabad a chance to watch their favourite teams live.
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is the home of Pakistan cricket and one of the most iconic grounds in the country. It has hosted PSL finals and some of the most memorable T20 matches in Pakistan’s domestic history.
The pitch here supports big batting totals and creates an electric atmosphere when full-capacity crowds turn up for big matches.
Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar
Arbab Niaz Stadium is the home ground of Peshawar Zalmi and a well-loved venue in the northwest of Pakistan. The ground has a loyal and passionate fanbase that makes it one of the loudest venues in the PSL.
The pitch at Peshawar tends to be a good batting surface, which makes for high-scoring and entertaining games.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is a modern international venue that has hosted Test matches and high-profile T20 games in recent years.
The pitch here is known for being fast and true, which suits hard-hitting batters and pace bowlers equally. Several playoff matches and key group-stage games are scheduled here in PSL 2026.
Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
Multan Cricket Stadium is the home of Multan Sultans and has quickly established itself as one of the better cricket grounds in Pakistan.
The venue offers great facilities and a pitch that rewards both batting and spin bowling. Multan’s conditions can sometimes assist spinners, especially in the later overs of a T20 game.
National Stadium, Karachi
The National Stadium in Karachi is one of the oldest and most famous cricket grounds in Pakistan.
It has hosted international cricket for decades and carries a rich history of memorable matches. The pitch here can be variable, offering something to both pace and spin bowlers while still allowing batters to score freely when they apply themselves.
Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad is the newest venue on the PSL 2026 circuit and adds a fresh dimension to the tournament.
The ground has strong facilities and a growing reputation as a venue for competitive cricket. Faisalabad fans will get their first chance to see PSL action live at this stadium during the 2026 season.
PSL 2026 Squads
All eight teams have named their squads for PSL 2026, featuring a strong mix of Pakistan’s best domestic talent and world-class overseas players. Here is a full look at every squad for the tournament.
Islamabad United Squad
Devon Conway, Andries Gous, Max Bryant, Haider Ali, Sameer Minhas, Mark Chapman, Dipendra Singh Airee, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Richard Gleeson, Shamar Joseph, Mohammad Hasnain, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Irshad, Sameen Gul
Karachi Kings Squad
Azam Khan, Johnson Charles, Saad Baig, Aqib Ilyas, Muhammad Waseem, David Warner, Khushdil Shah, Salman Agha, Moeen Ali, Rizwanullah, Shahid Aziz, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Ihsanullah, Khuzaima Tanveer, Adam Zampa, Mir Hamza
Lahore Qalandars Squad
Haseebullah Khan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Abdullah Shafique, Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Tayyab Tahir, Hussain Talat, Dasun Shanaka, Sikandar Raza, Dunith Wellalage, Haris Rauf, Mustafizur Rahman, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, Mohammad Farooq
Peshawar Zalmi Squad
Kusal Mendis, Mohammad Haris, Abdul Samad, Babar Azam, James Vince, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, Aaron Hardie, Khalid Usman, Aamer Jamal, Abdul Subhan, Ali Raza, Kashif Ali, Nahid Rana, Sufiyan Muqeem
Quetta Gladiators Squad
Bismillah Khan, Sam Harper, Ben McDermott, Khawaja Nafay, Hasan Nawaz, Rilee Rossouw, Arafat Minhas, Shamyl Hussain, Bevon Jacobs, Saud Shakeel, Tom Curran, Jahandad Khan, Brett Hampton, Abrar Ahmed, Faisal Akram, Usman Tariq, Wasim Akram, Khan Zaib, Alzarri Joseph
Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen Squad
Kusal Perera, Shayan Jahangir, Usman Khan, Hammad Azam, Marnus Labuschagne, Sharjeel Khan, Syed Saad Ali, Rizwan Mehmood, Mohammad Tayyab Arif, Irfan Khan, Saim Ayub, Asif Mehmood, Maaz Sadaqat, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Akif Javed, Ottneil Baartman, Riley Meredith, Mohammad Ali
Rawalpindi Squad
Sam Billings, Mohammad Rizwan, Abdullah Fazal, Laurie Evans, Shahzaib Khan, Yasir Khan, Dian Forrester, Kamran Ghulam, Daryl Mitchell, Amad Butt, Asif Afridi, Rishad Hossain, Fawad Ali, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Amir Khan, Naseem Shah, Zaman Khan
Multan Sultans Squad
Josh Philippe, Sahibzada Farhan, Lachlan Shaw, Jahanzaib Sultan, Shan Masood, Steven Smith, Awais Zafar, Delano Potgieter, Ashton Turner, Saad Masood, Mohammad Nawaz, Ahmed Daniyal, Momin Qamar, Salman Mirza, Tabraiz Shamsi, Peter Siddle
Both established franchises and the two new teams carry strong overseas recruits alongside Pakistan’s best domestic talent. The squad depth across all eight teams makes PSL 2026 one of the most competitive editions of the tournament since it began in 2016.
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Conclusion: Eight Teams, One Trophy, Forty-Four Nights of PSL Cricket
PSL 2026 runs from March 26 to May 3 across six Pakistani cities, delivering 44 matches of top T20 cricket. Eight teams featuring Pakistan’s best players and world-class overseas talent make this the most competitive edition of the tournament to date.
The final takes place on May 3 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. With new franchises, new venues, and familiar stars, PSL 2026 is set to be the best season yet.
