Gaddafi Stadium PSL 2026 Schedule: The Home of PSL 11

🏟️ Gaddafi Stadium — Quick Facts

• Location: Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
• Capacity: 27,000+ (seated)
• PSL 11 Matches: 22 out of 44 total fixtures
• First Match (PSL 11): Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen — March 26, 2026
• Last Match (PSL 11): PSL Grand Final — May 3, 2026
• Crowd Policy (2026): Behind closed doors — no spectators
• Day Match Start Time: 2:30 PM PKT
• Night Match Start Time: 7:00 PM PKT

The Complete PSL 11 Gaddafi Stadium Schedule

Gaddafi Stadium hosts a total of 22 matches during PSL 11. This includes the tournament's very first game (the opener), a large block of the group stage round-robin, and exclusively, all three knockout playoff matches leading to the Final.

Group Stage Fixtures — Lahore

* Sample group stage fixtures shown above. Check the full 44-match schedule for complete dates across both venues.

PSL 11 Playoffs at Gaddafi Stadium

Unlike previous editions where playoff matches were spread across cities, all three knockout games in PSL 11 — plus the Grand Final — will be hosted exclusively at Gaddafi Stadium. This makes the Lahore venue the single most decisive cricket ground in Pakistan during April–May 2026.

For PSL 11, Gaddafi Stadium is operating without any public spectators for the first time in its PSL hosting history. The decision — part of a national austerity and security directive — means that one of Pakistan's most electric cricket atmospheres will be absent during this edition. The stadium, which normally roars with 27,000 passionate fans during PSL matches, is silent in the stands, though fully operational for broadcast production.

The PCB has significantly upgraded its broadcast infrastructure to compensate, adding additional pitch-side cameras, drone coverage, and enhanced commentary setups to deliver a premium television experience for millions of fans watching from home.

About Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Gaddafi Stadium — officially named after the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi following his 1974 visit to Pakistan — has been Pakistan's premier cricket ground for over five decades. It has hosted historic Test matches, ODIs, and T20 Internationals, and is renowned for its passionate Lahori crowd.

In recent years, the stadium underwent a major renovation ahead of Pakistan hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, receiving upgraded seating, improved floodlights, a redesigned dressing room complex, and enhanced media facilities. These improvements make it one of South Asia's most modern cricket venues.

• Established: 1959
• Capacity: ~27,000 (post-renovation)
• First Test hosted: 1959 (Pakistan vs Australia)
• PSL hosting history: Multiple seasons since PSL 2016
• Recent upgrade: 2024–25 renovation for ICC Champions Trophy

Important Note for Fans Travelling to Lahore

Since all PSL 11 matches at Gaddafi Stadium are being played behind closed doors, fans cannot enter the stadium premises for any fixture, including the Grand Final. There are no tickets available for purchase for any match at Gaddafi Stadium during PSL 2026. All previously purchased tickets have been refunded automatically.

Fans are encouraged to watch all matches live on broadcast partners such as A-Sports, ARY Digital, and Ten Sports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many matches is Gaddafi Stadium hosting in PSL 2026?

Gaddafi Stadium is hosting 22 out of 44 total matches in PSL 11, including the Eliminator 1, Eliminator 2, and the Grand Final on May 3, 2026.

When is the PSL 11 Final at Gaddafi Stadium?

The PSL 11 Grand Final is scheduled for May 3, 2026, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

Will Karachi's National Bank Stadium also host playoff matches?

Yes. The Qualifier (the match between the top two ranked teams) is being held at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.

What channel is broadcasting PSL 11 matches from Gaddafi Stadium?

PSL 11 is broadcast on A-Sports, ARY Digital, and Ten Sports in Pakistan, with international broadcast rights held by various regional partners.