The ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League will kick off on February 17 in Lahore with the first match between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United. The tournament will be played in four cities – Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi, with the final being held at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi on March 18. According to Zaka Ashraf, chairman of the PCB’s Management Committee, hosting matches in these venues will not only excite fans but also promote cricket at the grassroots level. Karachi will host 11 matches, including the qualifier, two eliminators, and the final. Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium and Rawalpindi’s Pindi Cricket Stadium will each host nine matches, while Multan will host five. The much-awaited contest between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings will take place on Feb 24 and Mar 9, with Gaddafi Stadium and National Bank Stadium hosting the matches respectively. The tournament will take place in two legs, with Multan Cricket Stadium and Gaddafi Stadium hosting 14 matches from Feb 17-27. The league will then move to Pindi Cricket Stadium and National Bank Stadium, where 16 matches will be played from Feb 28-Mar 12. The tournament will conclude in Karachi for the playoffs. The schedule for the tournament was also included in the announcement.