The 2026 Pakistan Super League, officially branded as HBL PSL 11, marks a historic milestone as the eleventh edition of Pakistan’s premier T20 franchise league, organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
For the first time, the league expands from six to eight franchises, welcoming Hyderabad, Houston Kingsmen, and Pindiz as new entrants.
The season runs from 26 March to 3 May 2026 across six Pakistani cities. Star-studded squads featuring global icons like Steve Smith, David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, Babar Azam, and Shaheen Shah Afridi make this the most competitive PSL edition yet. The champions will pocket US$500,000 in prize money, with US$300,000 for the runners-up.
PSL 2026 Full Schedule
The tournament kicks off on Thursday, 26 March 2026, at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, with Lahore Qalandars taking on debutants Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen in what promises to be a thrilling curtain-raiser to PSL’s biggest-ever edition.
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | Local Time | IST | GMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Thu, 26 Mar | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2nd | Fri, 27 Mar | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3rd | Sat, 28 Mar | Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi | Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 4th | Sat, 28 Mar | Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United | Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5th | Sun, 29 Mar | Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen vs Quetta Gladiators | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 6th | Sun, 29 Mar | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 7th | Tue, 31 Mar | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 8th | Wed, 1 Apr | Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen | Multan Cricket Stadium | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 9th | Thu, 2 Apr | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 10th | Thu, 2 Apr | Rawalpindi vs Karachi Kings | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11th | Fri, 3 Apr | Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars | Multan Cricket Stadium | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 12th | Sat, 4 Apr | Rawalpindi vs Islamabad United | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 13th | Sun, 5 Apr | Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators | Multan Cricket Stadium | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 14th | Mon, 6 Apr | Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindi | Multan Cricket Stadium | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 15th | Wed, 8 Apr | Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi | National Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 16th | Thu, 9 Apr | Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 17th | Thu, 9 Apr | Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi | National Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 18th | Fri, 10 Apr | Quetta Gladiators vs Rawalpindi | National Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 19th | Sat, 11 Apr | Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 20th | Sat, 11 Apr | Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen | National Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 21st | Sun, 12 Apr | Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen vs Islamabad United | National Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 22nd | Mon, 13 Apr | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 23rd | Wed, 15 Apr | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 24th | Thu, 16 Apr | Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 25th | Thu, 16 Apr | Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United | National Stadium, Karachi | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 26th | Fri, 17 Apr | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 27th | Sat, 18 Apr | Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindi | Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 28th | Sun, 19 Apr | Multan Sultans vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 29th | Sun, 19 Apr | Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 30th | Tue, 21 Apr | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 31st | Tue, 21 Apr | Rawalpindi vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 32nd | Wed, 22 Apr | Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 33rd | Wed, 22 Apr | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 34th | Thu, 23 Apr | Rawalpindi vs Islamabad United | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 35th | Thu, 23 Apr | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 36th | Fri, 24 Apr | Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 37th | Sat, 25 Apr | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 38th | Sat, 25 Apr | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 39th | Sun, 26 Apr | Rawalpindi vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 40th | Sun, 26 Apr | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
PSL 2026 Playoffs Schedule
The PSL 2026 playoffs get underway on 28 April 2026, with the Grand Final scheduled for 3 May 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The top four teams from the group stage battle it out through a Qualifier and two Eliminators, with each side given multiple chances to reach the title decider.
| Stage | Date | Teams | Venue | Local | IST | GMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier | 28 Apr 2026 | 1st vs 2nd | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Eliminator 1 | 29 Apr 2026 | 3rd vs 4th | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Eliminator 2 | 1 May 2026 | Loser of Qualifier vs Winner of Eliminator 1 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Final | 3 May 2026 | Winner of Qualifier vs Winner of Eliminator 2 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
PSL 2026 Teams and Squads
PSL 2026 introduced the first-ever auction system in league history, replacing the draft format that had been used since 2016. Held on 11 February 2026 in Lahore, the auction saw 888 players compete across four base price categories with team purses capped at Rs. 450 million.
Pindiz made the biggest splash, signing Naseem Shah for Rs. 86.5 million, the most expensive player in auction history, while New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell became the priciest overseas buy at Rs. 80 million. World-class names like Steve Smith, David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Adam Zampa are spread across the eight franchises.
Islamabad United Squad PSL 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Shadab Khan |
| Batters | Andries Gous, Devon Conway, Max Bryant, Mark Chapman, Haider Ali |
| All-rounders | Salman Irshad, Faheem Ashraf, Mehran Mumtaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr. |
| Bowlers | Mir Hamza Sajjad, Sameer Minhas, Sameen Gul, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Gleeson |
| Others | Mohammad Hasnain, Dipendra Singh Airee, Mohammad Faiq |
Karachi Kings Squad PSL 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | David Warner |
| Batters | Azam Khan, Johnson Charles, Muhammad Waseem, Ihsanullah |
| All-rounders | Hassan Ali, Khushdil Shah, Moeen Ali, Salman Ali Agha |
| Bowlers | Abbas Afridi, Shahid Aziz, Mir Hamza, Adam Zampa |
| Others | Saad Baig, Mohammad Hamza Sohail, Aqib Ilyas, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer |
Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen Squad PSL 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batters | Rizwan Ullah, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Kusal Perera |
| All-rounders | Glenn Maxwell, Marnus Labuschagne, Irfan Khan Niazi, Hammad Azam |
| Bowlers | Akif Javed, Mohammad Ali, Hassan Khan, Ottniel Baartman, Asif Mehmood |
| Others | Maaz Sadaqat, Shayan Jahangir, Hunain Shah, Riley Meredith |
Lahore Qalandars Squad PSL 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
| Batters | Abdullah Shafique, Muhammad Naeem, Fakhar Zaman, Haseebullah Khan (wk), Sharjeel Khan, Tayyab Arif |
| All-rounders | Sikandar Raza, Usama Mir, Hussain Talat, Tayyab Tahir, Parvez Hossain Emon |
| Bowlers | Mustafizur Rahman, Haris Rauf, Ubaid Shah, Mohammad Farooq, Dasun Shanaka |
| Others | Asif Ali, Gudakesh Motie, Rubin Hermann, Rizwan Mehmood, Saad Ali, Ahmed Hussain |
Multan Sultans Squad PSL 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Ashton Turner |
| Batters | Steve Smith, Sahibzada Farhan, Josh Philippe, Momin Qamar |
| All-rounders | Mohammad Nawaz, Delano Potgieter |
| Bowlers | Ahmed Daniyal, Peter Siddle, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lachlan Shaw |
| Others | Salman Mirza, Saad Masood, Jahanzaib Sultan, Mohammad Awais Zafar |
Peshawar Zalmi Squad PSL 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Babar Azam |
| Batters | Shan Masood, Mohammad Shehzad, Mohammad Haris, James Vince, Kusal Mendis |
| All-rounders | Abdul Samad, Ali Raza, Aaron Hardie, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell |
| Bowlers | Sufiyan Muqeem, Aamir Jamal, Khurram Shahzad, Khalid Usman, Nahid Rana, Tymal Mills |
| Others | Abdul Subhan, Mirza Tahir Baig, Kashif Ali, Shahnawaz Dahani |
Quetta Gladiators Squad PSL 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batters | Saud Shakeel, Rilee Rossouw, Faisal Akram |
| All-rounders | Abrar Ahmed, Spencer Johnson, Jahandad Khan |
| Bowlers | Hassan Nawaz, Usman Tariq, Shamyl Hussain, Wasim Akram Jr., Arafat Minhas |
| Others | Khawaja Nafay, Khan Zaib, Bismillah Khan, Saqib Khan |
Pindiz Squad PSL 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Mohammad Rizwan (wk) |
| Batters | Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sam Billings, Ben McDermott, Sam Harper, Laurie Evans |
| All-rounders | Daryl Mitchell, Kamran Ghulam, Bevon Jacobs |
| Bowlers | Zaman Khan, Naseem Shah, Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Amir, Tom Curran |
| Others | Yasir Khan, Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Dian Forrester, Fawad Ali, Mohammad Amir Khan, Asif Afridi, Shahzaib Khan, Brett Hampton |
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PSL 2026 is the most ambitious and exciting edition the league has seen since its inception in 2016. The expansion to eight teams, the introduction of a fully-fledged auction system, record-breaking broadcast deals, and the arrival of world-class foreign stars like Steve Smith, David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, and Jake Fraser-McGurk have raised the competition to an entirely new level.
With 44 T20s spread across six cities over 40 days and a Grand Final set for Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium on 3 May, PSL 11 delivers non-stop cricket from start to finish. Pakistan cricket fans, this is going to be one tournament to remember.
