PSL 11 Qualifier 2026: Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United – Full Playoff Schedule & Guide

 The PSL 11 Qualifier between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United is scheduled for today, Tuesday, 28 April 2026, at 7:00 PM PKT at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. The knockout stage will then continue through 3 May 2026, with matches held in Karachi and Lahore.

The Road to the Final: PSL 11 Playoff Schedule and Qualifier Guide 

The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has reached its fever pitch. After 40 high-octane league matches, the field has been narrowed to the top four contenders: Peshawar Zalmi, Islamabad United, Multan Sultans, and the debutant surprise, Hyderabad Kingsmen. This week, the "Page Playoff" system determines who will lift the "Infinity" trophy at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

The Main Event: Qualifier 1 

The most critical match of the playoffs is the Qualifier, where the top two teams battle for a direct ticket to the grand finale.

• Date: Tuesday, 28 April 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM PKT (Toss at 6:30 PM)
• Venue: National Bank Stadium, Karachi
• Teams: Peshawar Zalmi (1st) vs. Islamabad United (2nd) 

Peshawar Zalmi enters as the favorite, having dominated the league stage with eight wins. However, the loser of this match isn't out; they get a "second life" in Eliminator 2 against the winner of Eliminator 1.

Complete Playoff Schedule

The 2026 playoffs are condensed into a thrilling six-day window across two iconic venues . 

Match	Date	Time (PKT)	Venue	Teams
Qualifier	28 April	7:00 PM	Karachi	Peshawar Zalmi vs. Islamabad United
Eliminator 1	29 April	7:00 PM	Lahore	Multan Sultans vs. Hyderabad Kingsmen
Eliminator 2	1 May	7:00 PM	Lahore	Qualifier Loser vs. Eliminator 1 Winner
The Final	3 May	7:00 PM	Lahore	Qualifier Winner vs. Eliminator 2 Winner

Source: ESPNCricinfo 

Fan Guide: Venues and Tickets

While the league stage was played behind closed doors due to regional fuel constraints, the government has officially opened the Gaddafi Stadium for the final on 3 May. 

• Tickets: For today's Qualifier in Karachi, tickets are priced at a flat Rs. 500 for all enclosures. Fans can purchase them online or at designated TCS box offices.
• Atmosphere: While fans are only permitted for the final, the "watch-from-home" experience has been enhanced this year with a dedicated Urdu commentary feed featuring the debut of Shoaib Malik in the broadcast booth. 

What’s at Stake?

The champion of PSL 11 will walk away with a massive US$500,000 prize, while the runners-up will receive US$300,000. With the expansion to eight teams this year, the competition has never been tougher, and the margin for error in these four playoff games is razor-thin. 

As the sun sets over Karachi tonight, the journey to the "home of cricket" in Lahore begins. One team will celebrate their spot in the final by midnight, while three others will have to fight through the grueling Eliminators to join them.