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 under the government’s austerity measures.
In a major restructure, 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 is in line with the officially announced national resource conservation efforts.
According to the updated itinerary, the tournament will include 44 matches played over 39 days, with each city hosting 22 matches. The opening match between 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, the 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 expressed confidence that crowd passion combined with innovative coverage would make this one of the most watched editions to date.
A statement addressing the absence of in-person spectators acknowledged that stadium crowds would be missed.
It was estimated that an average of 30,000 spectators and associated support staff traveling daily for over a month would place a significant strain on energy resources.
By limiting the tournament to two cities, the league said it would also significantly reduce the extensive operational arrangements, transport logistics and supply costs associated with a six-city event.
Reaffirming their commitment to deliver quality cricket while aligning with national priorities, the organizers declared that the league would continue with the unity, discipline and excellence that have established it as a defining symbol of Pakistan’s sporting prowess.
Revised PSL 11 Schedule:
- March 26 – Match 1: Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen (Lahore, 19:00)
- March 27 – Match 2: Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings (Lahore, 7pm)
- March 28 – Match 3: Peshawar Zalmi vs Rawalpindiz (Lahore, 2.30pm)
- March 28 – Match 4: Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United (Lahore, 7pm)
- March 29 – Match 5: Quetta Gladiators vs Hyderabad Kingsmen (Lahore, 2.30pm)
- March 29 – Match 6: Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings (Lahore, 19:00)
- March 31 – Match 7: Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi (Lahore, 7pm)
- April 2 – Match 9: Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United (2.30pm)
- April 2 – Match 10: Rawalpindiz vs Karachi Kings (19:00)
- April 3 – Match 11: Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans (7pm)
- April 4 – Match 12: Rawalpindiz vs Islamabad United (19:00)
- April 5 – Match 13: Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans (7pm)
- April 6 – Match 14: Multan Sultans vs Rawalpindiz (7pm)
- April 8 – Match 15: Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi (Karachi, 7pm)
- April 9 – Match 16: Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United (2.30pm)
- April 9 – Match 17: Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi (19:00)
- April 10 – Match 18: Quetta Gladiators vs Rawalpindiz (19:00)
- April 11 – Match 19: Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars (2.30pm)
- April 11 – Match 20: Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen (7pm)
- April 12 – Match 21: Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United (7pm)
- April 13 – Match 22: Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans (19:00)
- April 15 – Match 23: Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators (7pm)
- April 16 – Match 24: Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindiz (2.30pm)
- April 17 – Match 26: Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators (7pm)
- April 18 – Match 27: Lahore Qalandars vs Rawalpindiz (19:00)
- April 19 – Match 28: Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans (2.30pm)
- April 19 – Match 29: Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators (7pm)
- April 21 – Match 30: Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators (Lahore, 2.30pm)
- April 21 – Match 31: Rawalpindiz vs Multan Sultans (Karachi, 7pm)
- April 22 – Match 32: Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi (Lahore, 2.30pm)
- April 22 – Match 33: Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans (Karachi, 7pm)
- April 23 – Match 34: Rawalpindiz vs Islamabad United (Karachi, 2.30pm)
- April 23 – Match 35: Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings (Lahore, 7pm)
- April 24 – Match 36: Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United (Karachi, 7pm)
- April 25 – Match 37: Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings (Lahore, 2.30pm)
- April 25 – Match 38: Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi (Lahore, 19:00)
- April 26 – Match 39: Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindiz (Karachi, 2.30pm)
- April 26 – Match 40: Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans (Karachi, 7pm)
- April 28 – Qualifier (Karachi, 7pm)
- April 29 – Eliminator 1 (Lahore, 7pm)
- May 1 – Eliminator 2 (Lahore, 7pm)
- 3 May – Final (Lahore, 7pm)
