How the PSL 2027 schedule works
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sets the PSL dates first, then publishes the full fixture list later. For PSL 2027 (PSL 12), the PCB has confirmed the window, 18 Mar – 2 May 2027, and that the same eight franchises return. The match-by-match schedule, venues and start times will follow.
Every fixture on this site is entered once and shared everywhere: the schedule above, each team’s schedule page and the points table all read from the same list. When a date, venue or time changes, it changes on every page at once, so the pages never contradict each other.
What last season’s format looked like
PSL 2026 (PSL 11) was the first season with eight teams: each side played 10 league matches, the top four reached the playoffs (Qualifier, Eliminator 1, Eliminator 2) and the Final decided the title, for 44 matches in total. The PCB has not yet confirmed whether PSL 2027 keeps exactly the same format; we will update this section when it does.
Confirmed, reported and awaited
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PSL 2027 schedule: frequently asked questions
When does PSL 2027 start?
PSL 2027 (PSL 12) starts on Thursday 18 March 2027, according to the PCB’s confirmed window. The opening match and its venue have not been announced yet.
When is the PSL 2027 final?
The final is scheduled for Sunday 2 May 2027, the last day of the confirmed window. The final venue will be confirmed with the full schedule.
Has the full PSL 2027 schedule been released?
Not yet. The PCB has confirmed the dates and the eight teams, and says the schedule, venues and ticketing will be announced in due course. This page and every team schedule update as soon as it is published.
How many teams play in PSL 2027?
Eight: Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, Multan Sultans, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindiz, the same eight franchises that played PSL 2026.
Who won PSL 2026?
Peshawar Zalmi won PSL 2026, beating Hyderabad Kingsmen by 5 wickets in the final at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 3 May 2026. It was Zalmi’s second title after 2017.
What time do PSL matches start?
Official PSL 2027 start times are not out yet. In PSL 2026, evening matches started at 7:00 PM Pakistan time (PKT), which is 7:30 PM in India and 6:00 PM in the UAE, and double-header days had an earlier afternoon match. All times on this site are PKT, and your browser also shows them in your own time zone.
Can I download the PSL 2027 schedule as a PDF?
Yes, once fixtures are released: use the “Print / save as PDF” button under the schedule to get a clean, printable version of the full fixture list or of any team’s schedule.