Pakistan Super League Season 11 is set for an expanded, multi-city rollout beginning in late March. According to a report by Express Tribune’s Saleem Khaliq, the tentative schedule proposes that defending champions Lahore Qalandars will open the tournament against new franchise Hyderabad Kingsmen on March 26 at Gaddafi Stadium.
The draft calendar outlines a 44-match competition running through May 10, marking one of the most extensive editions in PSL history.
Opening week and early fixtures
The proposed curtain-raiser on March 26 features Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The following day, Quetta Gladiators meet the Karachi Kings at the same venue.
March 28 shifts action to Peshawar, where Sialkot Stallionz face Pindiz at Imran Khan Stadium, followed by Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United under lights. The opening week continues with back-to-back double-headers in Lahore on March 29 as Hyderabad Kingsmen take on Quetta Gladiators before Lahore Qalandars clash with Karachi Kings.
Rawalpindi and Multan enter the rotation from March 31 onwards, as the tournament transitions into a dense round-robin stretch spanning April.
Multi-city rotation across Pakistan
The tentative schedule confirms matches across Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi and Peshawar.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host several key fixtures in early April, including Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators on April 2 and Pindiz vs Islamabad United on April 5. Multan Cricket Stadium is scheduled for a run of matches between April 1 and April 6, featuring Sialkot Stallionz, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Peshawar Zalmi.
Karachi’s National Bank Cricket Arena comes into play from April 8, beginning with Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi. Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad will stage Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United on April 9 and continue to host multiple fixtures through mid-April.
The schedule intensifies between April 22 and April 30, with Lahore and Rawalpindi serving as primary venues for the closing league matches.
Full tentative PSL 11 schedule
March 26 – Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
March 27 – Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
March 28 – Sialkot Stallionz vs Pindiz – Imran Khan Stadium, Peshawar
March 28 – Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United – Imran Khan Stadium, Peshawar
March 29 – Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Quetta Gladiators – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
March 29 – Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
March 31 – Peshawar Zalmi vs Pindiz – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
April 1 – Sialkot Stallionz vs Hyderabad Kingsmen – Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
April 2 – Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
April 3 – Sialkot Stallionz vs Lahore Qalandars – Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
April 4 – Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings – Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
April 5 – Pindiz vs Islamabad United – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
April 6 – Sialkot Stallionz vs Quetta Gladiators – Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
April 8 – Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi – National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi
April 9 – Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
April 10 – Karachi Kings vs Pindiz – National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi
April 11 – Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
April 11 – Quetta Gladiators vs Pindiz – National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi
April 12 – Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen – National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi
April 13 – Sialkot Stallionz vs Peshawar Zalmi – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
April 14 – Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United – National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi
April 15 – Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United – National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi
April 16 – Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Pindiz – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
April 17 – Lahore Qalandars vs Pindiz – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
April 18 – Karachi Kings vs Sialkot Stallionz – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
April 18 – Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
April 19 – Islamabad United vs Sialkot Stallionz – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
April 20 – Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi – Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
April 22 – Lahore Qalandars vs Sialkot Stallionz – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
April 23 – Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
April 23 – Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
April 24 – Pindiz vs Quetta Gladiators – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
April 25 – Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
April 26 – Pindiz vs Islamabad United – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
April 27 – Sialkot Stallionz vs Hyderabad Kingsmen – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
April 28 – Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
April 29 – Karachi Kings vs Sialkot Stallionz – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
April 29 – Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
April 30 – Pindiz vs Peshawar Zalmi – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
April 30 – Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
May 2 – Qualifier 1 – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
May 3 – Eliminator 1 – Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
May 5 – Eliminator 2 – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
May 10 – Final – Venue to be confirmed
Format structure and group distribution
The proposed structure includes 40 group-stage matches followed by four playoff fixtures. Teams are expected to be divided into two groups, with each side playing 10 matches: six within its group and four against teams from the other group.
Group A is likely to include Lahore Qalandars, Hyderabad Kingsmen, Karachi Kings and Sialkot Stallionz. Group B is projected to feature Peshawar Zalmi, Islamabad United, Quetta Gladiators and Pindiz.
Franchise developments ahead of season
Season 11 introduces structural changes to the league lineup. Alongside established sides Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi, Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators, the expanded edition features Pindiz, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Sialkot Stallionz.
The PCB has not extended its agreement with Multan Sultans, with franchise owners adopting the name Pindiz. Meanwhile, the ownership group associated with Sialkot Stallions is reportedly facing financial challenges, with discussions ongoing regarding potential changes in shareholding and branding.
With practice sessions proposed between March 22 and March 25, the countdown to PSL 11 now hinges on final approval of the draft calendar and venue confirmations — particularly for the May 10 final.
