PSL 2026

HBL PSL 11 2026 — Pakistan Super League Season 11. Eight franchises compete in 44 T20 matches from 26 March to 3 May 2026 across six stadiums in Pakistan: Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad and Peshawar. Browse the complete fixtures, schedule, live points table, team squads, player profiles, venue guides and latest news.

HBL PSL Season 11

Pakistan Super League

2026  ·  26 Mar – 3 May  ·  44 matches  ·  8 teams

LiveMatch 12

Lahore Qalandars

147/4(16.2)

vs

Karachi Kings

132/2(14)

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore · In progress

11Edition
44Matches
8Teams
6Venues

About Pakistan Super League PSL 11 2026

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is a men's T20 cricket league organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Launched in 2016 and sponsored by HBL since inception, PSL has grown into one of the world's leading franchise T20 leagues. HBL PSL 11 2026 runs from 26 March to 3 May 2026, with 44 matches across six venues in Pakistan.

Format

Eight city-based franchises play a double round-robin group stage (10 matches per team). The top four qualify for Qualifier, Eliminator 1, Eliminator 2, and the Final. Browse the fixtures and points table.

Key Dates

  • · 11 Feb 2026 — Players auction (Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Emerging, Supplementary)
  • · 2 Mar 2026 — Anthem "X Dekho" launched (Ali Zafar, Talha Anjum, Abrar-ul-Haq, Natasha Baig)
  • · 26 Mar 2026 — Opening ceremony at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
  • · 3 May 2026 — Final at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
  • · Prize money: $500,000 winner · $300,000 runner-up · $200,000 best franchise (cricket development)
One of the world's leading franchise T20 leagues — all in Pakistan.

8

Franchises

26 Mar – 3 May

PSL 11 season

Defending champions

Lahore Qalandars

PSL 11

Edition

T20

Format

8

Teams

44

Matches

Mar 26–May 3

Season

6

Venues

Did you know?

Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United have each won the HBL PSL title three times — more than any other franchise.

Did you know?

PSL 11 is the first edition with eight teams — Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi Pindiz are the two brand-new franchises.

Did you know?

PSL 11 replaced the traditional player draft with a full auction system for the very first time in league history.

Past Winners
Lahore Qalandars
Lahore QalandarsPSL 10 · 2025

Defending Champions — PSL X Winner

Won By

6 Wickets

Player of Tournament

Kusal Perera (LQ)

Final Venue

Lahore, Pakistan

All 10 Seasons
  1. S102025
    Lahore QalandarsLahore QalandarsLatest

    Runner-up: Quetta Gladiators

    Kusal Perera (LQ)

    6 Wickets

  2. S92024
    Islamabad UnitedIslamabad United

    Runner-up: Multan Sultans

    Shadab Khan (IU)

    2 Wickets

  3. S82023
    Lahore QalandarsLahore Qalandars

    Runner-up: Multan Sultans

    Ihsanullah (MS)

    1 Run

  4. S72022
    Lahore QalandarsLahore Qalandars

    Runner-up: Multan Sultans

    Muhammad Rizwan (MS)

    42 Runs

  5. S62021
    Multan SultansMultan Sultans

    Runner-up: Peshawar Zalmi

    Sohaib Maqsood (MS)

    47 Runs

  6. S52020
    Karachi KingsKarachi Kings

    Runner-up: Lahore Qalandars

    Babar Azam (KK)

    5 Wickets

  7. S42019
    Quetta GladiatorsQuetta Gladiators

    Runner-up: Peshawar Zalmi

    Shane Watson (QG)

    8 Wickets

  8. S32018
    Islamabad UnitedIslamabad United

    Runner-up: Peshawar Zalmi

    Luke Ronchi (IU)

    3 Wickets

  9. S22017
    Peshawar ZalmiPeshawar Zalmi

    Runner-up: Quetta Gladiators

    Kamran Akmal (PZ)

    58 Runs

  10. S12016
    Islamabad UnitedIslamabad United

    Runner-up: Quetta Gladiators

    Ravi Bopara (KK)

    6 Wickets

Kickoff

HBL PSL 11 Opening Ceremony

PSL 11 kicks off with a grand ceremony as the league expands to 8 teams — Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi Pindiz join the action.

View Schedule

Date

26 March 2026

Gates Open

3:30 PM PKT

Venue

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Eight teams performing for the first time, including Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi Pindiz.

PCB will reveal the PSL 11 trophy during the opening ceremony.

Stage performances by famous Pakistani male and female singers and entertainers.

Fireworks and laser lights for fans inside the stadium.

All team captains will appear on stage to greet the fans.

First match starts after the ceremony, approximately at 8:00 PM.

Opening match: Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen.

Gates open at 3:30 PM — arrive early to secure your seats.

Prize Money

HBL PSL 11 Prize Money 2026

Official PCB-announced prizes for PSL 11 franchises — announced by Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on 21 Nov 2025.

Total Prize Pool

$1,000,000

≈ 28.0 Crore PKR

Champions

$500,000

≈ 14.0 Crore PKR

Runners-up

$300,000

≈ 8.4 Crore PKR

Best Franchise

$200,000

≈ 5.6 Crore PKR

New award for best franchise contributing to cricket development

Officials

PSL 11 Officials, Umpires & Commentators

PCB-announced panel of match referees, umpires, commentators and presenters for HBL PSL 11.

6Referees
13Umpires
18Commentators
2Presenters

Match Referees

6
  • 1

    Iftikhar Ahmed

    PAK
  • 2

    Ali Naqvi

    PAK
  • 3

    Nadeem Arshad

    PAK
  • 4

    Iqbal Sheikh

    PAK
  • 5

    Ranjan Madugalla

    SL
  • 6

    Roshan Mahanama

    SL

Umpires

13

International Panel

Kumar DharmasenaElitePaul ReiffelChris BrownAlex Wharf

Pakistan Panel

Aleem DarEliteAhsan RazaTariq RasheedAsif YaqoobRashid RiazFaisal AfridiAbdul MoqeedNasir HussainImran Javed

Commentators

18

English Broadcast

Ramiz RajaWaqar YounisAmir SohailBazid KhanSikandar BakhtUrooj MumtazMark NicholasSir Alastair CookJP DuminyMartin GuptillLisa SthalekarMike HaysmanDominic CorkMark ButcherAthar Ali Khan

Urdu Broadcast

Marina IqbalTariq SaeedSalman Butt

Presenters

2

Erin Holland

Host

Zainab Abbas

Host

New Era
First Ever

Player Auction System

HBL PSL 11 Player Auction 2026

For the first time in PSL history, the PCB is replacing the traditional player draft with a high-stakes auction system. Players are divided into six categories — Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Emerging and Supplementary — with each franchise selecting their squad through competitive bidding.

PlatinumDiamondGoldSilverEmergingSupplementary
Full Auction Details →
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about HBL PSL 11 2026 — teams, schedule, venues, and more.

What is PSL?

PSL is the Pakistan Super League, a men's T20 cricket league organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). It has been sponsored by HBL since 2016 and is one of the top franchise T20 leagues in the world.

When does PSL 11 2026 start?

PSL 11 runs from March 26 to May 3, 2026. The opening ceremony is at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on March 26. Check the fixtures page for the full schedule.

Which venues host PSL 11 2026?

Six stadiums: Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore), National Stadium (Karachi), Multan Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Iqbal Stadium (Faisalabad), and Imran Khan Stadium (Peshawar).

How many teams compete in PSL 11?

Eight franchises: Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, Hyderabad Kingsmen, and Rawalpindi Pindiz.

What format does PSL 11 use?

Double round-robin league stage (10 matches per team). Top 4 qualify for Qualifier, Eliminator 1, Eliminator 2, and the Final.

When is the PSL 11 players auction?

February 11, 2026. Squads are built via auction across Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Emerging, and Supplementary categories.

Who sings the PSL 11 2026 anthem?

The PSL 11 anthem "X Dekho" is performed by Ali Zafar, Talha Anjum, Abrar-ul-Haq, and Natasha Baig. It was launched on 2 March 2026.

Still have questions?

Check our fixtures or visit the official PCB website for authoritative PSL information.