Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium PSL XI Venue – Capacity & Records
The opening ceremony of Pakistan Super League 11 will also be held in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, followed by the tournament’s first clash between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars.
As always, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host the highest number of matches this season. This ground is considered the home venue of Islamabad United and plays a vital role in every PSL edition. According to the Islamabad United PSL Schedule, they will play their half of league matches at this venues.
After its recent renovation, the stadium now has a seating capacity of around 18,000, making it a key venue in the league.
Since Islamabad and Rawalpindi are neighboring cities, both fan bases strongly support Islamabad United, creating an electric atmosphere whenever the team plays at this ground.
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Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Match Records
In PSL 2026, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host a total of 18 matches. Looking at the records of this ground, nearly 70% of the games here have been won by the team batting first.
It’s also home to one of the biggest scores in PSL history. In PSL 2023, Multan Sultans posted a massive 263 runs against Quetta Gladiators, a match in which Usman Khan smashed a century off just 36 balls one of the most memorable innings in league history. The schedule for the matches to be played in Rawalpindi this season is given below.
| Date | Match | Teams | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 11 | Match 01 | Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars | 08:00 PM |
| April 12 | Match 02 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators | 08:00 PM |
| April 13 | Match 04 | Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars | 08:00 PM |
| April 14 | Match 05 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United | 08:00 PM |
| April 16 | Match 07 | Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United | 08:00 PM |
| April 19 | Match 09 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans | 08:00 PM |
| May 07 | Match 26 | Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators | 08:00 PM |
| May 17 | Match 27 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings | 08:00 PM |
| May 18 | Match 28 | Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans | 08:00 PM |
| May 19 | Match 29 | Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars | 03:30 PM |
| May 19 | Match 30 | Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings | 08:00 PM |
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Ticket Prices
The ticket prices for Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium have not yet been officially announced. However, based on the structure followed at other venues, we can give you a fair idea. Just like in every stadium, tickets in Rawalpindi are categorized into different sections.
The entry-level option is the Economy category, where fans are provided space to sit but without reserved seating. Moving up, there are VIP and Premium seats, which come with added comfort and a special match day experience.
The most prestigious option is the PCB Gallery, widely considered the best spot to enjoy the game, though it also comes at a much higher price.
It is important to note that ticket prices differ between group stage matches, qualifiers, and the final, with big matches usually priced higher. We have categorized this breakdown below for your reference.
| Matches | Economy | 1st Class | Premium | VIP | PCB Gallery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 650 | 1250 | 2500 | 3000 | 6000 |
| Qualifier 1 | 1000 | 1250 | 4000 | 5000 | 8000 |
Faqs
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has a seating capacity of 17,000 audience.
The stadium will host its first group-stage match on March 26, 2026.
The PSL 2026 Opening Ceremony will be held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on March 26, 2026, followed by the opening match between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars.
