PSL 2027 Schedule: HBL PSL 12 Time Table, Fixtures & Match Timings
The PCB has confirmed that PSL 2027 (season 12) will be played from 18 March to 2 May 2027. Here is everything we know about the PSL 2027 schedule, start date, final date, format, venues and match timings – updated as soon as the official fixtures are released.
PSL 2027 Start Date and Final Date
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on 8 October 2026 that the 12th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League will run from Thursday, 18 March 2027 to Sunday, 2 May 2027. The window was finalised after the PSL Governing Council met in London on 1 September 2026, with owners and representatives of all eight franchises present.
So, if you are wondering “PSL 2027 kab hoga?” – the first ball of PSL 12 is due in the third week of March 2027 and the final is expected on or around 2 May 2027. The PCB has said that the detailed fixtures, venues and ticketing will be announced later; this page will be updated the moment the official PSL 2027 time table is released.
PSL 2027 Time Table (Fixtures)
The official match-by-match PSL 2027 schedule has not been released yet. Based on the confirmed window and the format used in PSL 2026, the season is expected to follow the stage plan below. Rows marked TBA will be filled in with dates, teams and venues once the PCB publishes the fixtures.
| Stage | Matches | Expected dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening match | Match 1 | 18 March 2027 | TBA |
| League stage | Matches 1–40 | 18 March – late April 2027 | TBA |
| Qualifier (1st vs 2nd) | Match 41 | Late April 2027 | TBA |
| Eliminator 1 (3rd vs 4th) | Match 42 | Late April 2027 | TBA |
| Eliminator 2 | Match 43 | Late April / early May 2027 | TBA |
| Final | Match 44 | 2 May 2027 (expected) | TBA |
PSL 2027 Match Timings (Pakistan Time)
In PSL 2026 the PCB used two start times: day matches at 2:30 PM PKT and night matches at 7:00 PM PKT, with double-headers on many weekends. PSL 2027 timings have not been confirmed, but a similar pattern is widely expected.
| Match type | Start time (PKT) | Start time (GMT) | Start time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day match | 2:30 PM | 9:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Night match | 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
PSL 2027 Format
PSL 12 will feature the same eight franchises as PSL 2026. If the PSL 11 format is retained, the eight teams will be split into two groups of four. Each side plays its own group twice and the teams in the other group once, for 10 league matches per team and 40 league matches in total. The top four then move into a four-match playoff (Qualifier, Eliminator 1, Eliminator 2 and Final) – 44 matches in all. Read the full breakdown on our PSL 2027 format & rules page.
PSL 2027 Teams
Expected PSL 2027 Venues
Venues for PSL 12 are yet to be confirmed. PSL 2026 was originally planned across six venues – Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore), National Bank Stadium (Karachi), Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Multan Cricket Stadium, Imran Khan Cricket Stadium (Peshawar) and Iqbal Stadium (Faisalabad) – before being reduced to Lahore and Karachi only. These grounds are the likely shortlist for 2027. See all details on the PSL venues page.
Key Dates Before PSL 2027
| Milestone | Date / status |
|---|---|
| PSL 2027 window announced | 8 October 2026 ✔ |
| Player retentions (up to 7 per team) | To be announced |
| Direct signings & trade window | To be announced |
| PSL 2027 player auction | To be announced |
| Fixtures & ticketing released | To be announced |
| Opening match | 18 March 2027 |
| Final | 2 May 2027 |
Follow the squad-building process on our PSL 2027 auction & retentions page.
Will PSL 2027 Clash With IPL 2027?
Very likely, at least partly. IPL 2027 has not been officially scheduled, but reports suggest it could begin in early-to-mid March 2027, which would overlap with the PSL 2027 window. In 2026 the overlap led to several overseas players leaving PSL contracts for IPL deals, so franchises are expected to plan their overseas picks carefully.
PSL 2027 Schedule – FAQs
When will PSL 2027 start?
PSL 2027 (HBL PSL 12) will start on 18 March 2027, according to the window confirmed by the PCB on 8 October 2026.
When is the PSL 2027 final?
The PSL 2027 final is expected on 2 May 2027, the last day of the confirmed tournament window. The exact final venue has not yet been announced.
Has the PSL 2027 schedule been released?
Not yet. The PCB has confirmed only the 18 March – 2 May 2027 window. The full PSL 2027 time table with dates, teams and venues will be released later and added to this page.
How many matches will be played in PSL 2027?
44 matches are expected – 40 league matches and 4 playoff matches – the same as PSL 2026 with eight teams.
How many teams will play in PSL 2027?
Eight teams: Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, Multan Sultans, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindiz.
What time do PSL 2027 matches start?
Timings are not confirmed yet. In PSL 2026, day matches started at 2:30 PM and night matches at 7:00 PM Pakistan time.
Who are the defending champions of PSL?
Peshawar Zalmi are the defending champions after beating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets in the PSL 2026 final in Lahore on 3 May 2026.