PSL 11 Trophy Unveiled in Karachi as League Enters New Era
The PSL 11 trophy was unveiled at National Stadium, Karachi, on 11 March 2026. Franchise owners, the PSL CEO and HBL officials attended the ceremony.
The PSL 11 trophy was unveiled at National Stadium in Karachi on 11 March 2026. The ceremony was attended by franchise owners, the PSL CEO and HBL officials. The trophy is the one that the eight teams will compete for during the 44-match season. Only one team will lift it after the final on 3 May 2026. The event marked the start of a new era for the league with eight franchises and an auction-based system for building squads.
Karachi was a fitting venue for the unveiling. National Stadium has hosted PSL finals and playoff games in the past. It is also the home ground of Karachi Kings. The trophy will stay in the spotlight from now until the final. Fans can follow the fixtures and points table as the race to win it unfolds.
The 2026 season starts with the opening ceremony at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 26 March. The first match is Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The season has 44 matches across six venues in Pakistan. The squads were built at the PSL 11 auction on 11 February 2026. The trophy unveiling in Karachi was the signal that the countdown to the first ball has begun.
What the trophy represents
The goal for every team
The trophy is the symbol of the campaign. Every team builds its season around the goal of lifting it. Lahore Qalandars will aim for a fourth title and Islamabad United will aim for a fourth of their own. The two new teams, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi Pindiz, will have the same long-term goal. The unveiling in Karachi reminded everyone that the season is about more than points; it is about who holds the trophy at the end.
One winner
Only one team can win it. The other seven will fall short at some point in the group stage or the playoffs. That is what makes the trophy so special. It is the reward for six weeks of hard cricket across 44 matches. The winner will lift it after the final on 3 May 2026.
Who was at the ceremony
Franchises and PCB
The event was attended by representatives of all eight franchises. The PSL CEO and HBL officials were also present. Their presence showed the link between the board, the title sponsor and the teams. The next big moment is the opening ceremony on 26 March 2026 in Rawalpindi. After that, the first match will be played and the race for the trophy will be under way.
Building excitement
Franchise owners and their staff were there to see the trophy that their teams will chase. The PCB and HBL use the event to build excitement for the season. Media and fans could see the trophy for the first time. The ceremony was streamed or covered on official channels so fans who could not be there could still follow.
Why Karachi
The venue
National Stadium in Karachi is one of Pakistan's most famous cricket grounds. It has hosted PSL finals and many big international matches. It is the home of Karachi Kings, one of the eight franchises. Choosing Karachi for the trophy unveiling gave the city a central role before the season started. The venue will also host a full set of matches during PSL 11.
A moment for the city
The trophy will not stay in Karachi. It will be present at the opening ceremony in Rawalpindi and at other key events. But the moment it was first shown to the world was in Karachi. That is a memory the city and the league will keep.
PSL 11 at a glance
Season in numbers
- Teams: 8 (Lahore Qalandars, Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, Hyderabad Kingsmen, Rawalpindi Pindiz)
- Matches: 44 across six venues
- Season dates: 26 March to 3 May 2026
- Player auction: 11 February 2026 (Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Emerging, Supplementary)
You can follow the full fixtures and schedule and points table as the season progresses. The trophy will be lifted by the 2026 champions after the final on 3 May.
What happens next
Opening ceremony
The opening ceremony is on 26 March 2026 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Gates open at 3:30 PM.
First match and beyond
The first match is Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. From there, the 44-match season will unfold across six venues. The trophy will be there at the end for the winner.
For fixtures, points table and teams, use our PSL 2026 guide.