The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) just dropped the tentative schedule for PSL 11, and honestly, it’s a big deal. For the first time since the league kicked off in 2016, they’re adding two new teams, Sialkot Stallionz and Hyderabad Kingsmen. That means the league’s jumping from six to eight franchises. The action starts March 26, 2026, with the defending champs, Lahore Qalandars, facing off against the fresh faces from Hyderabad at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Over the course of 44 matches and six cities, the tournament runs until May 10, when everything wraps up with the grand final.
| Rank | Venue City | Number of Matches | Key Fixtures |
| 1 | Lahore | 14 | Opening Match, Eliminator 2, Final (Tentative) |
| 2 | Rawalpindi | 10 | Qualifier 1 |
| 3 | Faisalabad | 7 | Group Stage Matches |
| 4 | Karachi | 6 | Group Stage Matches |
| 5 | Multan | 4 | Eliminator 1 |
| 6 | Peshawar | 2 | Peshawar Zalmi Home Games |
Historic Expansion And New Format
The 2026 season introduces a significant shift in the tournament structure. With eight teams now in the fray, the traditional double round robin format has been replaced. The teams will be divided into two groups of four. Each franchise will play the teams in its own group twice and the teams in the opposite group once, ensuring every side completes 10 league matches. This expansion has also led to a record-breaking player auction system, which replaced the old draft model, seeing stars like Steve Smith join the league as marquee signings.
Key Match Venues And Schedule Highlights
The PCB spread the matches out across different cricket cities to pull in more fans. Lahore’s still the main stage, getting 14 games, including the big final. Rawalpindi hosts the first Qualifier on May 2, and Multan takes the first Eliminator the next day. Peshawar’s back in the mix too, with two night games on the schedule, unless they need to shift those to Multan if things aren’t ready in time. Plus, teams get a week-long trade and transfer window before it all starts, so they can lock in their squads.
