The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has prepared a preliminary schedule for the 11th Pakistan Super League (PSL 11).
The season will start on March 26 with a proposed opening match between defending champions Lahore Qalandars and the new team Hyderabad Kingsmen.
A meeting was held with all franchise representatives to discuss the schedule. The final schedule will be confirmed after their feedback.
PSL 11 draft schedule
| Event | Date | Teams/details | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice Sessions | March 22–25, 2026 | All 8 teams | Various venues |
| Opening Match | March 26, 2026 | Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Peshawar Zalmi First Match | March 28, 2026 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United (Under lights) | Peshawar |
| Qualifier 1 | May 2, 2026 | TBD | Rawalpindi |
| Eliminator 1 | May 3, 2026 | TBD | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Eliminator 2 | May 5, 2026 | TBD | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Final | May 10, 2026 | TBD | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
Teams participating in PSL 11
- Lahore Qalandars
- Karachi Kings
- Peshawar Zalmi
- Islamabad United
- Quetta Gladiators
- Hyderabad Kingsmen
- Pindees
- Sialkot Stallionz
PSL brand rights deal secured
PCB on Wednesday announced the completion of the bidding process for PSL Brand Partnership rights for 2026 to 2029. The deal will start from HBL PSL 11.
The Brand Partnership includes six category rights and one umpire branding right.
The PCB announced the reserve price for the rights before the financial bids were opened.
Trans Group FZE exceeded the reserve price and secured the Brand Partnership rights.
The deal shows a 1,226 per cent increase in brand partnership value compared to the first HBL PSL in 2016.
Trans Group FZE
Rao Omar Hashim, Group Director Trans Group FZE, said, “TransGroup FZE is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Pakistan Cricket Board as we enter a New Era of the HBL Pakistan Super League through the Category Sponsorship rights for 2026–2029.”
Further, he added, “From the very inception of the HBL PSL, TransGroup FZE has believed in the league’s vision to transform Pakistan’s cricketing and commercial landscape, and this milestone reflects our continued commitment to its long term success.
“The HBL PSL has grown into a globally respected property, driven by passionate fans, world-class players and a forward-looking strategy from the PCB,” he added, “TransGroup FZE remains aligned with the PCB’s ambitions to strengthen Pakistan cricket through innovation, stability, global collaboration and we look forward to contributing meaningfully to the continued growth of the HBL PSL in the years ahead.”
Salman Naseer, CEO of PSL, said, “We are extremely pleased with the outcome of the Brand Partnership rights sale, which has grown remarkably by 1,226 per cent since the start of the league. This growth is a strong validation of the HBL PSL brand, its competitive quality and its increasing appeal to cricket fans around the world.”
“We are grateful to Trans Group for stepping up in the New Era, shattering past records and standing firmly by the HBL PSL for a decade, he added.
Further, he stated, “We are all eagerly awaiting the commencement of the next edition to begin across the country with eight teams participating in the league for the first time across two new venues.”
