PSL 11 Schedule Revised as PCB Confirms New Plan
PSL schedule revision has been confirmed after the Pakistan Cricket Board announced a new plan for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League, reducing venues and restructuring the tournament.
The PCB revealed the updated schedule on Sunday following austerity measures introduced in consultation with the government.
Two venues confirmed for entire tournament
In a major change, the number of host cities has been reduced from six to two. All matches will now be played in Lahore and Karachi.
The decision aligns with national resource conservation efforts, with organisers aiming to reduce operational demands linked to travel, logistics and energy usage.
Tournament format and key fixtures
According to the revised PSL schedule, the tournament will feature 44 matches across 39 days, with Lahore and Karachi hosting 22 matches each.
The opening match remains unchanged, with defending champions Lahore Qalandars set to face Hyderabad Kingsmen.
Karachi will host the Qualifier, while Lahore will stage Eliminator 1, Eliminator 2 and the final.
Broadcast focus as fans stay away
With matches set to be played without spectators, the tournament will temporarily adopt a watch-from-home model.
Organisers confirmed enhanced broadcast and production features to improve the viewing experience for fans in Pakistan and globally.
League officials expressed confidence that strong fan interest, combined with improved coverage, could make this one of the most widely watched PSL editions.
Operational changes behind the decision
The PCB acknowledged that stadium crowds would be missed, but highlighted the scale of logistical challenges.
It estimated that around 30,000 spectators and support staff travelling daily over the tournament period would place significant strain on energy resources.
By limiting the competition to two cities, the league expects to reduce transport requirements, operational complexity and overall costs compared to a six-city event.
Full PSL 11 revised schedule
Mar 26 – Match 1: Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen (Lahore, 7:00 PM)
Mar 27 – Match 2: Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings (Lahore, 7:00 PM)
Mar 28 – Match 3: Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindiz (Lahore, 2:30 PM)
Mar 28 – Match 4: Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United (Lahore, 7:00 PM)
Mar 29 – Match 5: Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Kingsmen (Lahore, 2:30 PM)
Mar 29 – Match 6: Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings (Lahore, 7:00 PM)
Mar 31 – Match 7: Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi (Lahore, 7:00 PM)
Apr 1 – Match 8: Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen (7:00 PM)
Apr 2 – Match 9: Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United (2:30 PM)
Apr 2 – Match 10: Rawalpindiz vs Karachi Kings (7:00 PM)
Apr 3 – Match 11: Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans (7:00 PM)
Apr 4 – Match 12: Rawalpindiz vs Islamabad United (7:00 PM)
Apr 5 – Match 13: Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans (7:00 PM)
Apr 6 – Match 14: Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindiz (7:00 PM)
Apr 8 – Match 15: Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi (Karachi, 7:00 PM)
Apr 9 – Match 16: Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United (2:30 PM)
Apr 9 – Match 17: Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi (7:00 PM)
Apr 10 – Match 18: Quetta Gladiators vs Rawalpindiz (7:00 PM)
Apr 11 – Match 19: Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars (2:30 PM)
Apr 11 – Match 20: Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen (7:00 PM)
Apr 12 – Match 21: Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United (7:00 PM)
Apr 13 – Match 22: Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans (7:00 PM)
Apr 15 – Match 23: Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators (7:00 PM)
Apr 16 – Match 24: Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindiz (2:30 PM)
Apr 16 – Match 25: Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United (7:00 PM)
Apr 17 – Match 26: Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators (7:00 PM)
Apr 18 – Match 27: Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindiz (7:00 PM)
Apr 19 – Match 28: Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans (2:30 PM)
Apr 19 – Match 29: Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators (7:00 PM)
Apr 21 – Match 30: Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators (Lahore, 2:30 PM)
Apr 21 – Match 31: Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans (Karachi, 7:00 PM)
Apr 22 – Match 32: Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi (Lahore, 2:30 PM)
Apr 22 – Match 33: Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans (Karachi, 7:00 PM)
Apr 23 – Match 34: Rawalpindiz vs Islamabad United (Karachi, 2:30 PM)
Apr 23 – Match 35: Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings (Lahore, 7:00 PM)
Apr 24 – Match 36: Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United (Karachi, 7:00 PM)
Apr 25 – Match 37: Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings (Lahore, 2:30 PM)
Apr 25 – Match 38: Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi (Lahore, 7:00 PM)
Apr 26 – Match 39: Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindiz (Karachi, 2:30 PM)
Apr 26 – Match 40: Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans (Karachi, 7:00 PM)
Apr 28 – Qualifier (Karachi, 7:00 PM)
Apr 29 – Eliminator 1 (Lahore, 7:00 PM)
May 1 – Eliminator 2 (Lahore, 7:00 PM)
May 3 – Final (Lahore, 7:00 PM)
What this means for PSL 11
The PSL schedule revision reflects a shift towards operational efficiency while ensuring the tournament proceeds as planned.
With fewer venues and no in-stadium crowds, the focus moves to broadcast delivery and streamlined logistics, while maintaining the competitive structure of the league.
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