PSL 2026: Schedule, All 8 Teams, Squads, Points Table & Live Score Updates
HBL PSL 11 runs from March 26 to May 10, 2026, and for the first time in the league’s ten-year history, eight teams will compete across 44 matches, spanning 39 days and six Pakistani cities. Two brand-new franchises are entering the competition, the old draft system has been scrapped in favor of a live auction, and the prize money pool has grown. Whether you’ve followed PSL since its very first ball in 2016 or you’re just getting into it now, the 2026 edition is genuinely the most ambitious version of this league ever attempted.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Pakistan’s biggest cricket carnival is back — and this time, it’s bigger than anything the country has ever seen.
All 8 Teams in PSL 2026 With Full Squad Details
| 1 | Lahore Qalandars | View Squad |
| 2 | Karachi Kings | View Squad |
| 3 | Peshawar Zalmi | View Squad |
| 4 | Quetta Gladiators | View Squad |
| 5 | Islamabad United | View Squad |
| 6 | Multan Sultans | View Squad |
| 7 | Hyderabad Kingsmen | View Squad |
| 8 | Rawalpindi | View Squad |
PSL 2026 At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Edition | PSL 11 (11th Season) |
| Start Date | March 26, 2026 |
| Final | May 10, 2026 |
| Total Matches | 44 |
| Total Teams | 8 |
| New Teams | Hyderabad Kingsmen, Rawalpindi Pindiz |
| Player Selection | Auction (replaces Draft) |
| Salary Cap | USD 1.6 Million per team |
| Winner’s Prize | USD 500,000 |
| Runner-up Prize | USD 300,000 |
| Venues | Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad |
PSL 2026 Full Match Schedule All 44 Fixtures
This is the complete fixture list for PSL 11. Note that the schedule below is based on the tentative PCB fixture release — final timings and venues will be confirmed closer to the event.
| # | Date | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 26 | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad | Lahore |
| 2 | Mar 27 | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | Lahore |
| 3 | Mar 28 | Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindi | Peshawar |
| 4 | Mar 28 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United | Peshawar |
| 5 | Mar 29 | Hyderabad vs Quetta Gladiators | Lahore |
| 6 | Mar 29 | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Lahore |
| 7 | Mar 31 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi | Rawalpindi |
| 8 | Apr 1 | Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad | Multan |
| 9 | Apr 2 | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi |
| 10 | Apr 3 | Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars | Multan |
| 11 | Apr 4 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings | Multan |
| 12 | Apr 5 | Rawalpindi vs Islamabad United | Rawalpindi |
| 13 | Apr 6 | Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators | Multan |
| 14 | Apr 8 | Hyderabad vs Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi |
| 15 | Apr 9 | Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United | Faisalabad |
| 16 | Apr 10 | Karachi Kings vs Rawalpindi | Karachi |
| 17 | Apr 11 | Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi | Faisalabad |
| 18 | Apr 11 | Quetta Gladiators vs Rawalpindi | Karachi |
| 19 | Apr 12 | Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad | Karachi |
| 20 | Apr 13 | Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi | Faisalabad |
| 21 | Apr 14 | Hyderabad vs Islamabad United | Karachi |
| 22 | Apr 15 | Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United | Karachi |
| 23 | Apr 16 | Hyderabad vs Rawalpindi | Faisalabad |
| 24 | Apr 17 | Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindi | Faisalabad |
| 25 | Apr 18 | Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans | Lahore |
| 26 | Apr 18 | Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators | Faisalabad |
| 27 | Apr 19 | Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans | Lahore |
| 28 | Apr 20 | Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi | Faisalabad |
| 29 | Apr 22 | Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans | Lahore |
| 30 | Apr 23 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United | Rawalpindi |
| 31 | Apr 23 | Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad | Lahore |
| 32 | Apr 24 | Rawalpindi vs Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi |
| 33 | Apr 25 | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | Lahore |
| 34 | Apr 26 | Rawalpindi vs Islamabad United | Rawalpindi |
| 35 | Apr 27 | Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad | Lahore |
| 36 | Apr 28 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi |
| 37 | Apr 29 | Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans | Lahore |
| 38 | Apr 29 | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi |
| 39 | Apr 30 | Rawalpindi vs Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi |
| 40 | Apr 30 | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad | Lahore |
| 41 | May 2 | Qualifier 1 | Rawalpindi |
| 42 | May 3 | Eliminator 1 | Multan |
| 43 | May 5 | Eliminator 2 | Lahore |
| 44 | May 10 | Final | TBC |
All 8 PSL 2026 Teams Full Overview
1. Lahore Qalandars
Pakistan’s back-to-back champions (2022, 2023) are going into PSL 11 with a squad built around international quality and local depth. Their overseas picks — Mustafizur Rahman, Sikandar Raza, Gudakesh Motie, Dasun Shanaka, and Pervez Hossain Emon — cover pace, spin, and batting from multiple angles. Lahore remain one of the strongest units on paper heading into the auction era.
2. Karachi Kings
After years of underperformance, Karachi went experience-heavy at the auction. Signing David Warner, Moeen Ali, and Adam Zampa in one window tells you exactly what direction they’ve chosen. Johnson Charles brings power at the top, and with Mohammad Waseem as a local anchor, this could be the Kings’ most competitive squad in years.
3. Peshawar Zalmi
Zalmi built their squad with real balance in mind. Aaron Hardie brings genuine all-round value, Michael Bracewell adds spin and batting from the middle order, Kusal Mendis is a proven T20 finisher, and James Vince gives them elegance at the top. They look solid across all three departments.
4. Quetta Gladiators
Quetta went wider than any other team, picking seven overseas players — the most in the league. Spencer Johnson is a genuine wicket-taker, Rilee Rossouw can demolish any bowling attack, and Tom Curran brings big-match experience. With Ben McDermott, Brett Hampton, Samuel Harper, and Bevon Jacobs also in the mix, their depth is unmatched.
5. Islamabad United
Three-time champions Islamabad United focused on New Zealand and Australian T20 experience. Devon Conway is a top-order certainty, Mark Chapman provides flexibility in the middle, and Richard Gleeson will cause problems with the new ball. Andries Gous and Dipendra Singh Airee add lower-order punch.
6. Multan Sultans
Multan returned to PSL as a renamed franchise (formerly Sialkot Stallionz), and they made a massive statement by landing Steve Smith as their headline signing. Backed by Ashton Turner, Josh Philippe, Peter Siddle, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Lachlan Shaw, this is an Australian-heavy roster with a genuine title mentality.
7. Hyderabad Kingsmen (New)
The most talked-about debutants in PSL history, Hyderabad turned heads immediately by signing Marnus Labuschagne — a world-class batsman making his PSL debut. Riley Meredith adds serious pace, Kusal Perera brings explosive batting, and Ottniel Baartman gives them a South African wildcard. They also signed three American cricketers — Shayan Jahangir, Hassan Khan, and Hammad Azam — showing real vision about where cricket is heading globally.
8. Rawalpindi Pindiz (New)
Rawalpindi kept their squad exciting. Jack Fraser-McGurk is one of T20 cricket’s most destructive openers right now, Daryl Mitchell brings Kiwi grit and big hitting, and Sam Billings adds experience behind the stumps and with the bat. Rishad Hossain is a match-winning leg spinner. On their day, this team can beat anyone.
The Two New Franchises — How They Got Here
On January 8, 2026, the PCB officially announced two new PSL franchises, expanding the league to eight teams for the first time.
Hyderabad Kingsmen was awarded to FKS Group for a 10-year deal worth PKR 17.5 billion. The city of Hyderabad — home to millions of passionate cricket fans — finally has its own PSL team.
Sialkot Stallionz was awarded to CD Ventures for PKR 18.5 billion. Shortly after, CD Ventures paid an additional PKR 200 Crore to officially rename the franchise to Multan Sultans — bringing back one of Pakistan’s most beloved T20 franchises, a two-time PSL champion (2021, 2025). Same ownership, same squad, iconic name back where it belongs.
Together, the two new franchises brought over PKR 36 billion in combined investment into the PSL ecosystem.
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PSL 2026 New Rules What Changed From PSL 10
The PCB didn’t just add two teams and call it a day. The entire operating model of PSL has been restructured for Season 11.
| Rule Area | PSL 10 | PSL 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Player Selection | Draft system | Live auction |
| Teams | 6 | 8 |
| Player Retention | Multiple categories | Max 4 players (1 per category) |
| Salary Cap | USD 1.4 million | USD 1.6 million |
| Direct Foreign Signings | Not allowed | 1 per franchise |
| Right to Match (RTM) | Available | Removed |
| Mentor/Ambassador Roles | Allowed | Abolished |
| Total Matches | 34 | 44 |
| Tournament Length | 30–35 days | 39 days |
| Runner-up Prize | USD 200,000 | USD 300,000 |
| Cricket Development Award | None | USD 200,000 (new) |
The shift to auctions changes the entire psychology of team building. In a draft, you pick in a fixed order — in an auction, every franchise is competing in real time, budgets get tested, and smart franchises find value where others overpay. It adds a whole new dimension of strategy.
PSL 2026 Venues Where the Matches Are Being Played
For the first time in PSL history, Faisalabad joins the host city lineup — giving central Punjab a direct stake in the tournament. Here’s a breakdown of all six venues:
| Stadium | City | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaddafi Stadium | Lahore | 34,000 | Home of Lahore Qalandars. Batting-friendly, electric atmosphere. |
| National Bank Cricket Arena | Karachi | 35,000 | Pakistan’s largest cricket ground. Sea breeze helps swing bowlers. |
| Imran Khan Cricket Stadium | Peshawar | 35,000 | Pace-friendly pitch, fortress for Zalmi fans. |
| Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | Rawalpindi | 17,000 | Recently renovated. Balanced conditions. |
| Multan Cricket Stadium | Multan | 35,000 | Spin-friendly in middle overs. Passionate local crowd. |
| Iqbal Stadium | Faisalabad | 18,000 | Historic ground returning to PSL. Recently upgraded. |
PSL 2026 Playoff Format
After 40 group-stage matches, the top four teams advance to the playoffs:
- Qualifier 1 (May 2, Rawalpindi) — 1st vs 2nd place. Winner goes straight to the Final.
- Eliminator 1 (May 3, Multan) — 3rd vs 4th place. Loser is eliminated.
- Eliminator 2 (May 5, Lahore) — Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator 1.
- Final (May 10, Venue TBC) — Winner takes USD 500,000.
PSL 2026 is 44 matches of T20 cricket played across Pakistan’s biggest stadiums, featuring 160+ players from over 15 countries, with two new franchises disrupting a decade of established team dynamics. It’s the longest, most expensive, and most competitive edition of the Pakistan Super League ever staged.
The first ball is bowled March 26. Everything from there is up for grabs.
Franchise Investment Breakdown
| Team | Owner | Title Wins | Investment Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore Qalandars | Rana Fawad | 2 (2022, 2023) | Contract renewed (10 years) |
| Karachi Kings | ARY Group | 1 (2020) | Contract renewed (10 years) |
| Peshawar Zalmi | Javed Afridi | 1 (2017) | Contract renewed (10 years) |
| Islamabad United | Ali Naqvi | 3 (2016, 2018, 2024) | Contract renewed (10 years) |
| Quetta Gladiators | Nadeem Omar | 1 (2019) | Contract renewed (10 years) |
| Multan Sultans | CD Ventures | 2 (2021, 2025) | PKR 18.5B + PKR 200Cr rename fee |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | FKS Group | 0 (debut) | PKR 17.5 Billion |
| Rawalpindi Pindiz | OZ Developers | 0 (debut) | PKR 18.5 Billion |
Why PSL 2026 Matters Beyond Just Cricket
The timing of PSL 11 is no accident. With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on the horizon, this season serves as a proving ground for Pakistani players trying to force their way into national contention. Franchise coaches and national selectors are watching the same matches — that’s a powerful motivator.
The auction format also means player values are now publicly determined by market demand, not a closed-room drafting process. When a team spends big on someone, it’s a visible statement of faith. When a player goes unsold, that’s equally public. The stakes are real, and the drama that creates goes far beyond what any draft system produces.
Eight teams also means more cities, more local fan bases, and more matches. Faisalabad getting PSL cricket for the first time isn’t just logistically useful — it’s a genuine statement about broadening the league’s reach across Pakistan.
Final Thoughts
PSL 2026 isn’t just a bigger tournament it’s a completely different one. Eight teams, a live auction replacing a decade of drafts, two new cities with genuine fan bases, and Faisalabad hosting PSL cricket for the very first time. The PCB has taken real risks this season, and when real risks pay off, you get memorable cricket.
The auction already delivered drama before a single ball was bowled. Naseem Shah becoming the most expensive player in PSL history, Pindiz outbidding everyone for him — that’s the kind of story that pulls casual fans into the tournament. Every team has something to prove: Lahore defending back-to-back titles, Islamabad hunting a fourth, Karachi desperate for consistency, and two brand-new sides trying to prove they belong from day one.
Eighteen matches in, the group stage is already sorting the contenders from the pretenders. The points table tightens by the day. Come May 10, only one team lifts the trophy — but between now and then, 44 matches of Pakistani T20 cricket will have played out across six cities. That’s the deal. That’s what PSL 2026 is.