LAHORE: Following the implementation of austerity measures in consultation with the government, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday released the revised schedule for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

In a significant reshuffle, the number of host cities has been reduced from six to two, and all matches will now be played exclusively in Lahore and Karachi. This decision is consistent with officially announced national resource conservation initiatives.

As per the revised schedule, the tournament will have 44 matches played over 39 days, with each city hosting 22 matches. There is no change in the opening match between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Lahore Qalandars.

Lahore will host Eliminators 1 and 2 and the finals, while the qualifiers will be held in Karachi.

As the tournament temporarily adopts a home viewing model, the organizers have confirmed the introduction of enhanced broadcast and production features designed to provide a better viewing experience for fans in Pakistan and around the world.

League officials are confident that the combination of audience enthusiasm and innovative coverage will make it one of the most watched editions to date.

Noting the absence of in-person spectators, a report acknowledged that crowds in stadiums will be sorely missed.

It was estimated that an average of 30,000 visitors and supporting staff traveling daily for more than a month would place a significant strain on energy resources.

By limiting the tournament to two cities, the league said it would significantly reduce the elaborate operational arrangements, transportation logistics and utility overheads associated with six-city events.

The organizers reaffirmed their commitment to deliver high-quality cricket in line with national priorities, saying the league would continue with the unity, discipline and excellence that have been established as defining symbols of Pakistan’s sporting prowess.

HBL PSL 2026 Match Schedule (26 March – 3 May)

Lahore Leg (Phase 1)

March 26 – Match 1

Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen – Lahore – 7:00 PM

March 27 – Match 2

Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings – Lahore – 7:00 PM

March 28 – Match 3

Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindi – Lahore – 2:30 pm

March 28 – Match 4

Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United – Lahore – 7:00 PM

March 29 – Match 5

Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Kingsmen – Lahore – 2:30 PM

March 29 – Match 6

Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings – Lahore – 7:00 PM

March 31 – Match 7

Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi – Lahore – 7:00 PM

April 1 – Match 8

Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen – Lahore – 7:00 PM

April 2 – Match 9

Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United – Lahore – 2:30 PM

April 2 – Match 10

Rawalpindi vs Karachi Kings – Lahore – 7:00 PM

April 3 – Match 11

Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans – Lahore – 7:00 PM

April 4 – Match 12

Rawalpindi vs Islamabad United – Lahore – 7:00 PM

April 5 – Match 13

Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans – Lahore – 7:00 PM

April 6 – Match 14

Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindis – Lahore – 7:00 PM

Karachi Leg (Phase 2)

April 8 – Match 15

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi – Karachi – 7:00 PM

April 9 – Match 16

Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United – Karachi – 2:30 pm

April 9 – Match 17

Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi – Karachi – 7:00 PM

April 10 – Match 18

Quetta Gladiators vs Rawalpindis – Karachi – 7:00 PM

April 11 – Match 19

Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars – Karachi – 2:30 pm

April 11 – Match 20

Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen – Karachi – 7:00 PM

April 12 – Match 21

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United – Karachi – 7:00 PM

April 13 – Match 22

Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans – Karachi – 7:00 PM

April 15 – Match 23

Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators – Karachi – 7:00 PM

April 16 – Match 24

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi – Karachi – 2:30 PM

April 16 – Match 25

Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United – Karachi – 7:00 PM

April 17 – Match 26

Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators – Karachi – 7:00 PM

April 18 – Match 27

Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindis – Karachi – 7:00 PM

April 19 – Match 28

Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans – Karachi – 2:30 pm

April 19 – Match 29

Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators – Karachi – 7:00 PM

Final league stage

April 21 – Match 30

Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators – Lahore – 2:30 PM

April 21 – Match 31

Rawalpindi vs Multan Sultans – Karachi – 7:00 PM

April 22 – Match 32

Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi – Lahore – 2:30 pm

April 22 – Match 33

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans – Karachi – 7:00 PM

April 23 – Match 34

Rawalpindi vs Islamabad United – Karachi – 2:30 pm

April 23 – Match 35

Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings – Lahore – 7:00 PM

April 24 – Match 36

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United – Karachi – 7:00 PM

April 25 – Match 37

Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings – Lahore – 2:30 PM

April 25 – Match 38

Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi – Lahore – 7:00 PM

April 26 – Match 39

Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi – Karachi – 2:30 PM

April 26 – Match 40

Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans – Karachi – 7:00 PM

Playoffs

April 28 – Match 41 (Qualifying Round)

Karachi – 7:00 PM

April 29 – Match 42 (Eliminator 1)

Lahore – 7:00 PM

May 1 – Match 43 (Eliminator 2)

Lahore – 7:00 PM

May 3 – Match 44 (Final)

Lahore – 7:00 PM