PSL 11: Opening match proposed between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen, cricket festival likely to be held from March 26
Published Feb 24, 2026 | By Pak24tv
The wait for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League is over as the PCB has prepared the preliminary schedule for the event. According to sources, this time the league has been proposed to start on March 26, where, keeping with tradition, the first match will be played between the defending champions Lahore Qalandars and the new franchise Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore. Detailed consultations have been completed with the representatives of all the franchises on this important schedule and a final announcement is expected soon in the light of their suggestions.
According to the report, before the regular start of the league, all the teams will participate in intensive practice sessions from March 22 to 25 so that the players can test their form and fitness before taking to the field. The highlight of this season is the inclusion of two new teams, which is expected to make the competition even tougher. The matches of the event will not be limited to just a few cities, but this cricket craze will also spread to the grounds of Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi and Peshawar, giving fans across the country the opportunity to see their favorite stars in action.