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When do PSL playoffs start? Key dates, schedule for Pakistan Super League 2026 games
TL;DR
The PSL 2026 playoffs are approaching as teams vie for a top-four finish. The playoffs promise thrilling knockout matches in the Pakistan Super League.
Key points
- PSL 2026 playoffs are imminent.
- Teams are competing for top four positions.
- Playoffs feature knockout matches.
Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 playoffs are right around the corner, as the teams fight to get a spot in the top four, with the league phase coming to a close.
With the expansion of the league and competition being at its stiffest, the PSL playoffs bring out exciting knockout cricket where one game can make the difference.
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While finishing in the top two may be equivalent to a temporary insurance policy, those in third and fourth will be under direct knockout pressure from their opponents.
The Sporting News takes a look at when the PSL 2026 playoffs begin, what the entire playoff schedule looks like, how the playoffs will work, and some other important information.
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When do PSL 2026 playoffs start?
The PSL 2026 playoffs begin on April 28, 2026, beginning with the Qualifier. The knockout phase then runs over a compact six-day window before the final.
The 11th edition of tournament started on March 26, with the final slated for May 3, 2026.
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PSL 2026 playoffs schedule
Here is the full confirmed schedule for the PSL 11 playoffs:
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | Qualifier: Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United | 7:30 p.m. | Karachi |
| April 29, 2026 | Eliminator 1: Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans | 7:30 p.m. | Lahore |
| May 1, 2026 | Eliminator 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Lahore |
| May 3, 2026 | Final | 7:30 p.m. | Lahore |
The Qualifier will be played between the top two teams in the standings, while the Eliminators collectively decide the other finalist.
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How the PSL playoff format works
The tournament structure remains quite similar to that of a typical four-team playoff, where the top four sides in the league phase proceed to the playoff phase.
In the Qualifier match, the top two finishers compete against each other. And the winner proceeds directly into the finale.
Simultaneously, the third and fourth teams collide in Eliminator 1. But the losing team is instantly disqualified from the competition.
Then, the losing team from the Qualifier matches meets the winner of Eliminator 1 in Eliminator 2. The winner advances into the finale.
As such, the teams in the top-two spots have two chances to qualify for the final.
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Q&A
When do the PSL 2026 playoffs start?
The exact start date for the PSL 2026 playoffs has not been specified yet, but they are set to begin soon after the league phase concludes.
What is the playoff schedule for the Pakistan Super League 2026?
The complete playoff schedule for PSL 2026 will be released as the league phase ends, detailing the match dates and times.
How do the playoffs work in the Pakistan Super League?
In the PSL playoffs, the top four teams compete in knockout matches, with the top two teams having an advantage in the format.
