LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday announced a revised schedule for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after deciding to hold the tournament without spectators as part of the government’s austerity measures.
As part of a significant restructuring, the number of host cities has been reduced from six to two, with all matches now to be played exclusively in Lahore and Karachi. The decision aligns with officially announced national resource conservation efforts.
According to the updated itinerary, the tournament will feature 44 matches played over 39 days, with each city hosting 22 fixtures. The opening match between the Hyderabad Kingsmen and Lahore Qalandars remains unchanged.
Lahore will host Eliminators 1 and 2, as well as the final, while the qualifiers will take place in Karachi.
As the tournament temporarily adopts a watch-at-home model, organizers have confirmed the introduction of enhanced broadcast and production features designed to deliver a superior viewing experience for fans in Pakistan and around the world.
League officials said they were confident that the audience’s passion, combined with innovative coverage, would make this edition one of the most watched to date.
Addressing the absence of in-person spectators, a statement acknowledged that stadium crowds will be sorely missed.
It was estimated that an average of 30,000 spectators and associated support staff traveling daily for over a month would place considerable pressure on energy resources.
By limiting the tournament to two cities, the league said it would also significantly reduce operational arrangements, transportation logistics and overhead costs associated with a six-city event.
Organizers reaffirmed their commitment to delivering high-quality cricket while aligning with national priorities, saying the league would continue with the unity, discipline and excellence that have made it a defining symbol of Pakistan’s sporting strength.
Revised PSL 11 Calendar:
- March 26 – Match 1: Lahore Qalandars v Hyderabad Kingsmen (Lahore, 7:00 p.m.)
- March 27 – Match 2: Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings (Lahore, 7:00 p.m.)
- March 28 – Match 3: Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindiz (Lahore, 2:30 p.m.)
- March 28 – Match 4: Multan Sultans v Islamabad United (Lahore, 7:00 p.m.)
- March 29 – Match 5: Quetta Gladiators v Hyderabad Kingsmen (Lahore, 2:30 p.m.)
- March 29 – Match 6: Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings (Lahore, 7:00 p.m.)
- March 31 – Match 7: Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi (Lahore, 7:00 p.m.)
- April 1 – Match 8: Multan Sultans v Hyderabad Kingsmen (7:00 p.m.)
- April 2 – Match 9: Quetta Gladiators v Islamabad United (2:30 p.m.)
- April 2 – Match 10: Rawalpindiz vs Karachi Kings (7:00 p.m.)
- April 3 – Match 11: Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans (7:00 p.m.)
- April 4 – Match 12: Rawalpindiz vs Islamabad United (7:00 p.m.)
- April 5 – Match 13: Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans (7:00 p.m.)
- April 6 – Match 14: Multan Sultans v Rawalpindiz (7:00 p.m.)
- April 8 – Match 15: Hyderabad Kingsmen v Peshawar Zalmi (Karachi, 7:00 p.m.)
- April 9 – Match 16: Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United (2:30 p.m.)
- April 9 – Match 17: Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi (7:00 p.m.)
- April 10 – Match 18: Quetta Gladiators vs Rawalpindiz (7:00 p.m.)
- April 11 – Match 19: Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars (2:30 p.m.)
- April 11 – Match 20: Karachi Kings v Hyderabad Kingsmen (7:00 p.m.)
- April 12 – Match 21: Hyderabad Kingsmen v Islamabad United (7:00 p.m.)
- April 13 – Match 22: Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans (7:00 p.m.)
- April 15 – Match 23: Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators (7:00 p.m.)
- April 16 – Match 24: Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindiz (2:30 p.m.)
- April 16 – Match 25: Karachi Kings v Islamabad United (7:00 p.m.)
- April 17 – Match 26: Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators (7:00 p.m.)
- April 18 – Match 27: Lahore Qalandars v Rawalpindiz (7:00 p.m.)
- April 19 – Match 28: Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans (2:30 p.m.)
- April 19 – Match 29: Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators (7:00 p.m.)
- April 21 – Match 30: Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators (Lahore, 2:30 p.m.)
- April 21 – Match 31: Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans (Karachi, 7:00 p.m.)
- April 22 – Match 32: Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi (Lahore, 2:30 p.m.)
- April 22 – Match 33: Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans (Karachi, 7:00 p.m.)
- April 23 – Match 34: Rawalpindiz vs Islamabad United (Karachi, 2:30 p.m.)
- April 23 – Match 35: Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings (Lahore, 7:00 p.m.)
- April 24 – Match 36: Hyderabad Kingsmen v Islamabad United (Karachi, 7:00 p.m.)
- April 25 – Match 37: Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings (Lahore, 2:30 p.m.)
- April 25 – Match 38: Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi (Lahore, 7:00 p.m.)
- April 26 – Match 39: Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindiz (Karachi, 2:30 p.m.)
- April 26 – Match 40: Islamabad United v Multan Sultans (Karachi, 7:00 p.m.)
- April 28 – Qualifying (Karachi, 7:00 p.m.)
- April 29 – Eliminator 1 (Lahore, 7:00 p.m.)
- May 1 – Eliminator 2 (Lahore, 7:00 p.m.)
- May 3 – Final (Lahore, 7:00 p.m.)
