PSL 2026 Playoffs: Hyderabad Kingsmen qualified for the playoffs stage of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) eleventh edition, making all four teams official. Peshawar Zalmi came in first place in the group stage after winning eight of their ten games, losing once to Lahore Qalandars, and drawing once.
Islamabad United came in second on the points table after winning six of their ten group stage games. They will play the Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi in the Qualifier. Multan Sultans came in third, and Hyderabad Kingsmen came in fourth. This set up a match in the first Eliminator. The winner of the Qualifier will go straight to the Final. The loser will have to play the winner of the first Eliminator in the second Eliminator.
Which Four Teams Qualified For PSL 2026 Playoffs?
The likes of Peshawar Zalmi, Islamabad United, Multan Sultans and Hyderabad Kingsmen qualified for the PSL 2026 Playoffs after the league stage ended on 26th April, 2026.
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR | Status |
| 1 | Peshawar Zalmi (PSZ) | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 17 | +2.324 | Qualified (Q) |
| 2 | Islamabad United (ISU) | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13 | +1.667 | Qualified (Q) |
| 3 | Multan Sultans (MS) | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | +0.326 | Qualified (Q) |
| 4 | Hyderabad Knights (HYDK) | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | -0.361 | Qualified (Q) |
| 5 | Lahore Qalandars (LHQ) | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | -0.482 | Eliminated (E) |
| 6 | Karachi Kings (KRK) | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | -0.869 | Eliminated (E) |
| 7 | Quetta Gladiators (QTG) | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | -0.410 | Eliminated (E) |
| 8 | Rawalpindi (RWP) | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 2 | -1.760 | Eliminated (E) |
At What Date the PSL 2026 Playoffs Will Start?
The Playoffs will start of the Qualifier between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United on 28th April, with the winner going all the way to the final. Multan Sultans and Hyderabad Kingsmen will compete in the Eliminator 2 on 29th April. The winner of this match will play the loser of the Qualifier match in Eliminator 2. The winner of Eliminator 2 goes straight to play the final on 3rd May.
Which Venues Will Host the PSL 2026 Playoff Matches?
Only two venues will be hosting the playoffs. The National Stadium in Karachi will host the Qualifier, while the Eliminator 1, Eliminator 2 and the Final will take place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
What will be the timings of the PSL 2026 Playoff Matches In Pakistan Standard Time (PKT)?
All the matches including the final will take place at 7:00 PM PKT.
Will Fans Be Allowed For PSL 2026 Playoffs?
Yes, fans can go only to the PSL 2026 final on May 3 in Lahore, following a go-ahead by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. But because of a national fuel crisis, the rest of the tournament (36 out of 44 matches) was played without fans.
PSL 2026 Playoffs Full Schedule
| Match | Date | Time (Local) | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier | 28 April 2026 | 19:00 (N) | Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United | National Bank Stadium, Karachi |
| Eliminator 1 | 29 April 2026 | 19:00 (N) | Multan Sultans vs Hyderabad Kingsmen | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Eliminator 2 | 1 May 2026 | 19:00 (N) | Loser of Qualifier vs Winner of Eliminator 1 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Final | 3 May 2026 | 19:00 (N) | Winner of Qualifier vs Winner of Eliminator 2 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
