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PSL 2026 Expands to 8 Teams, But Games Go Behind Closed Doors
19 Apr
Summary
- PSL 2026 features an expanded league with eight franchises.
- Matches are played exclusively in Lahore and Karachi.
- All league games are held behind closed doors due to restrictions.
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, also known as HBL PSL 11, is underway with an expanded format featuring eight franchises.
The tournament, commencing on March 26, 2026, includes two new teams, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi Pindiz, bringing the total to eight.
A total of 44 matches are scheduled, with 40 in the league stage and four in the playoffs, concluding on May 3, 2026.
Defending champions Lahore Qalandars, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi, commenced the season against the debutant Hyderabad Kingsmen.
Due to geopolitical tensions and fuel constraints, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has restricted venues to only two cities: Lahore and Karachi.
Significantly, all matches of the PSL 2026 season will be played behind closed doors, with the final scheduled for May.
