ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced new format for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), set to run from March 26 to May 3, 2026.
The tournament will expand to include eight teams and introduce a two-phase structure, all packed into a short 39-day schedule.
The opening phase will feature a single-league, where each of the eight franchises plays every other team once, in balanced early competition.
Following this, the league will advance to a “Super Four” stage, dividing the teams into two groups of four. Each team will contest three additional matches here, resulting in 12 games total for this phase.
The top two teams emerging from the Super Four will advance to the playoffs, which comprise four matches culminating in the grand final to crown the PSL 2026 champion.
Even with the addition of two new teams, the format guarantees each franchise at least 10 matches preserving the player workload and excitement seen in prior seasons.
Matches will be staged across five venues: Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, and in a historic first Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, bringing top-tier T20 action to the city for the debut time in PSL history.
Where can you watch PSL 11?
PCB has launched its OTT platform, PCB Live. This will bring fans closer to the action of much awaited PSL 11.
Financial incentives have been announced as well to encourage competitiveness and development.
$500,000 has been announced for the winning team. $300,000 has been announced for the runners-up. And $200,000 for the franchise that develops the best cricket talent.
Chairman Naqvi emphasised that PSL offers significant opportunities for investors. And is poised to grow as a leading global sporting brand.
PSL matches at Muzaffarabad Cricket Stadium
Additionally, Mohsin Naqvi has announced that some Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches will be held at the Muzaffarabad Cricket Stadium.
Sources say that a nearby five-star hotel will accommodate international players, ensuring there are no logistical issues.
“Muzaffarabad stadium has also been taken over by PCB. And there’s a five-star hotel there too,” stated Qadir Khawaja in one of his X posts.
پاکستان کرکٹ بورڈ کے چئیرمین محسن نقوی نے بڑا اعلان کردیا،،،،کہتے ہیں مظفر آباد کا اسٹیڈیم بھی پی سی بی نے لے لیا ہے اور وہاں فائیو اسٹار ہوٹل بھی موجود ہے ،،،وہاں بھی اب پی ایس ایل کے میچز دیکھنے کو ملیں گے اور انٹرنیشنل میچز بھی وہاں ہونگے،،،
— Qadir Khawaja (@iamqadirkhawaja) December 8, 2025
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Cricket fans in Pakistan have welcomed it as a significant opportunity to promote the sport and showcase the natural beauty of Kashmir to the world.
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is popularly known globally for its scenic valleys and landscapes.
Now, the beautiful valley housing the gigantic Himalayas is expected to offer international players a unique cricket experience.
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