PSL 2026 Dates Announced: March 26 to May 3

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced on December 15, 2025, that the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League will run from March 26 to May 3, 2026, overlapping with the Indian Premier League for the second consecutive year. The decision, revealed by PCB chairperson Mohsin Naqvi during a league roadshow in New York, stems from the International Cricket Council's T20 World Cup scheduled for February and March in India and Sri Lanka, occupying the PSL's traditional early-year slot.

This marks a continuation of scheduling shifts for the PSL, which has typically been held in February and March since its inception in 2016. The league has alternated venues between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates to accommodate international commitments and security considerations. Last season, the tournament was similarly postponed to the March-May window to allow Pakistan and the UAE to host the ICC Champions Trophy, forcing a direct clash with the IPL, which usually begins in the final week of March and extends through May.

Naqvi emphasized the board's flexibility in adapting Pakistan's international calendar to prioritize the PSL. "Any international commitments of the Pakistan team in this...