The Pakistan Super League returns with its 11th season in 2026. The tournament features eight teams competing across several weeks in an exciting T20 competition.
PSL 2026 begins on March 26 and runs until May 3. A total of 44 matches will be played during the season. The games will take place at two major venues: Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and National Stadium in Karachi.
The opening match of the tournament will see Lahore Qalandars take on Hyderabad Kingsmen in Lahore, while the final is scheduled for May 3.
This article provides the complete schedule, team list, squads, and streaming information for PSL 2026.
PSL 2026 Tournament Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Pakistan Super League 2026 |
| Season | 11th Edition |
| Start Date | March 26, 2026 |
| Final Date | May 3, 2026 |
| Total Matches | 44 |
| Venues | Lahore and Karachi |
| Opening Match | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen |
| Final Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
The tournament will include league matches followed by playoff rounds and the final.
PSL 2026 Match Schedule (Key Matches)
Below are some of the important fixtures during the PSL 2026 season.
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 26 | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | 7:30 pm | Lahore |
| March 27 | Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings | 7:30 pm | Lahore |
| March 28 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi Pindiz | 3:00 pm | Lahore |
| March 28 | Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United | 7:30 pm | Lahore |
| March 29 | Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | 3:00 pm | Lahore |
| March 29 | Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings | 7:30 pm | Lahore |
The tournament then moves between Lahore and Karachi for the rest of the league stage matches.
PSL 2026 Playoff Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| April 28 | Qualifier | Karachi |
| April 29 | Eliminator 1 | Lahore |
| May 1 | Eliminator 2 | Lahore |
| May 3 | Final | Lahore |
These knockout matches will decide the PSL 2026 champion.
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PSL 2026 Teams
Eight teams are competing in PSL 2026.
| Team |
|---|
| Lahore Qalandars |
| Karachi Kings |
| Islamabad United |
| Multan Sultans |
| Peshawar Zalmi |
| Quetta Gladiators |
| Rawalpindi Pindiz |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen |
Two of the teams, Rawalpindi Pindiz and Hyderabad Kingsmen, are new additions to the tournament this season.
PSL 2026 Teams and Squads
Rawalpindi Pindiz Squad
Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Sam Billings, Jalat Khan, Yasir Khan, Naseem Shah, Rishad Hossain, Daryl Mitchell, Mohammad Amir, Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Dian Forrester, Laurie Evans, Asif Afridi, Kamran Ghulam, Fawad Ali, Mohammad Amir Khan, Shahzaib Khan, Cole McConchie, Saad Masood.
Multan Sultans Squad
Ashton Turner (captain), Mohammad Nawaz, Shehzad Gul, Faisal Akram, Imran Randhawa, Arafat Minhas, Sahibzada Farhan, Steve Smith, Peter Siddle, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lachlan Shaw, Delano Potgieter, Josh Philippe, Shan Masood, Momin Qamar, Muhammad Awais Zafar, Muhammad Shahzad, Arshad Iqbal, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Muhammad Ismail, Atizaz Habib Khan.
Karachi Kings Squad
David Warner (captain), Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Khushdil Shah, Saad Baig, Moeen Ali, Azam Khan, Haroon Arshad, Salman Ali Agha, Shahid Aziz, Mir Hamza, Adam Zampa, Mohammad Hamza Sohail, Aqib Ilyas, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Reeza Hendricks, Muhammad Waseem, Ihsanullah, Rizwanullah.
Lahore Qalandars Squad
Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abdullah Shafique, Sikandar Raza, Mohammad Naeem, Mustafizur Rahman, Asif Ali, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Fakhar Zaman, Ubaid Shah, Haseebullah, Mohammad Farooq, Daniel Sams, Parvez Hussain Emon, Hussain Talat, Tayyab Tahir, Dunith Wellalage, Rubin Hermann, Maaz Khan, Shahab Khan, Gudakesh Motie.
Peshawar Zalmi Squad
Babar Azam (captain), Sufyan Moqim, Abdul Samad, Ali Raza, Aaron Hardie, Aamir Jamal, Khurram Shahzad, Khalid Usman, Mohammad Haris, Abdul Subhan, James Vince, Michael Bracewell, Kusal Mendis, Iftikhar Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Mirza Tahir Baig, Kashif Ali, Shahnawaz Dahani, Farhan Yousuf, Shoriful Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Brian Bennett.
Hyderabad Kingsmen Squad
Marnus Labuschagne (captain), Usman Khan, Akif Javed, Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Ali, Saad Ali, Kusal Perera, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Shayan Jahangir, Glenn Maxwell, Hammad Azam, Riley Meredith, Sharjeel Khan, Asif Mehmood, Hunain Shah, Rizwan Mehmood, Tayyab Arif, Ahmed Hussain, Maheesh Theekshana.
Islamabad United Squad
Shadab Khan (captain), Salman Irshad, Andries Gous, Devon Conway, Faheem Ashraf, Mehran Mumtaz, Max Bryant, Mark Chapman, Nisar Ahmed, Mir Hamza Sajjad, Sameen Gul, Sameer Minhas, Imad Wasim, Richard Gleeson, Haider Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Dipendra Singh Airee, Mohammad Faiq, Mohammad Salman Mirza.
Quetta Gladiators Squad
Saud Shakeel (captain), Usman Tariq, Hasan Nawaz, Shamyl Hussain, Alzarri Joseph, Rilee Rossouw, Ahmed Daniyal, Abrar Ahmed, Jahanzaib Sultan, Jahandad Khan, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay, Wasim Akram Jnr, Khan Zeb, Bismillah Khan, Saqib Khan, Ahsan Ali, Brett Hampton, Sam Harper, Bevon Jacobs, Ben McDermott, Tom Curran, Khalil Ahmed.
PSL 2026 Live Streaming and Telecast
Fans in India will not be able to watch PSL 2026 matches through official live TV broadcast or streaming platforms.
Viewers in other regions may have access through regional sports broadcasters depending on local broadcasting rights.
Final Thoughts
PSL 2026 promises another exciting season of T20 cricket with new teams, strong squads, and a packed schedule of matches.
With 44 games scheduled between March and May, fans can expect intense competition as teams battle for the PSL trophy.
CricketMAN2 will continue to provide updates about match results, team performances, and key moments throughout the PSL 2026 season.
