PSL 2026 Venues and Grounds – PSL 11
Now, the first time PSL 11 matches will be played in 5 different venues. As there are many cricket stadiums in Pakistan, but considering the time and regional situation, only a few venues have been announced for hosting PSL matches. For PSL 11, four cricket stadiums have been finalized.
In which Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore which also hosted the PSL 10 Final, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, National Stadium Karachi, and Multan Cricket Stadium are included.
In PSL 11, a total of 44 matches will be played across these five venues. The season will begin on 26 March, with group stage matches, where each team will play 10 games. After that, the Qualifier, Eliminators, and the Final will be staged at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
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Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
| PSL Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Allama Iqbal Park, Muree Road Pindi |
| Capacity | 17,000 |
| End Names | Pavilion End, Shell End |
| Build In | 1992 |
| Highest Score in PSL | 243 runs |
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will play a very important role in PSL 11. One of the main reasons is that the Opening Ceremony of PSL 11 is scheduled to take place here on 26, March 2026. Another reason is that the majority of group stage matches of this season will also be hosted at this venue.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was constructed in 1992 and is located on Murree Road, right next to Allama Iqbal Park. The stadium has a seating capacity of 17,000.
The flat pitches at this ground mostly support batting line-ups, which is why one of the highest PSL scores of 243 has been recorded here.
Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
| PSL Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Gulberg III, Kasur Rd |
| Capacity | 27,000 |
| End Names | Pavilion End, College End |
| Build In | 1959 |
| Highest Score in PSL | 245 runs |
Gaddafi Stadium Lahore is one of the most iconic cricket venues in Pakistan with a seating capacity of 27,000. Located near Gulberg III in Lahore city, the stadium was originally constructed in 1959.
In the Pakistan Super League, Gaddafi Stadium has always been a key venue. The most important knockout matches including the Qualifier, Eliminators, and the Final are hosted here.
So far, the highest PSL score at Gaddafi Stadium is 245 runs, recorded in a first innings.
Karachi National Stadium
| PSL Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Pakistan Maritime Museum |
| Capacity | 35,000 |
| End Names | Pavilion End, University End |
| Build In | 1955 |
| Highest Score in PSL | 238 runs |
National Bank Stadium Karachi venue (formerly known as National Stadium Karachi) is one of Pakistan’s largest cricket stadium with a seating capacity of 35,000.
So far, the stadium has hosted 78 PSL matches, with the highest total recorded being 238 runs. Over the years, many top PSL stars have performed here, with Babar Azam standing out as the leading run scorer at this venue.
Located in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi (National Stadium Colony), the ground is known for its balanced pitches that support both batting and bowling. This balance makes it a competitive venue where the average strike rate usually stays around 140–150.
Multan Cricket Stadium
| PSL Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Vehari Road |
| Capacity | 30,000 |
| End Names | Main Pavilion End, North Pavilion End |
| Build In | 2002 |
| Highest Score in PSL | 228 runs |
Multan Cricket Stadium is the only international cricket venue in South Punjab and will host several group stage matches of PSL 11.
The stadium was built in 2002 and has so far hosted 15 PSL matches, along with multiple international fixtures. The highest PSL total here is 228 runs, while Muhammad Rizwan is the leading run scorer at this venue who scored 584 runs.
With a seating capacity of 30,000, the stadium offers fans a lively atmosphere. The pitch conditions are generally batting friendly, making it a high scoring ground where batsmen often enjoy strong performances.
Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
| PSL 11 Venue | 1st Time Hosted PSL |
|---|---|
| Location | C3MP+F8V, New Civil Lines, Civil Lines, Faisalabad |
| Capacity | 17,000 |
| End Names | Pavilion End, Golf Coarse End |
| Build In | 1978 |
| Pitch | Hard, which suits pacers |
Recently, the Pakistan Cricket Board discussed new venues to further promote the Pakistan Super League, in which Iqbal Stadium, which was previously also called Lyallpur Stadium, is going to host PSL 2026 matches for the first time.
Before this, PSL matches were played at National Stadium, Gaddafi Stadium, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, and Multan Cricket Stadium, so this is the fifth venue that is being included this time.
This stadium was built in 1978 in the city of Faisalabad, where it already holds great importance in terms of Pakistan domestic cricket tournaments, and it has hosted many matches of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy in domestic cricket, and this time it is going to make its debut for Pakistan Super League matches.
