The proposed schedule for the ninth edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been disclosed, with the opening match scheduled for February 17 at Gaddafi Stadium and the final set for March 17 at the National Stadium.

Key Details:

1. Total Matches: PSL 9 will consist of 34 matches.

2. Hosting Cities and Matches:

   • Karachi will host a maximum of 11 matches.
   • Lahore and Rawalpindi will each host 9 matches.
   • Multan will host 5 matches.

3. Team Match Opportunities:

   • Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Islamabad United, and Multan Sultans will play 5 matches out of 10 at their home grounds.
   • Peshawar Zalmi will have 4 matches in Lahore and 4 in Rawalpindi.
   • Quetta Gladiators will host 3 matches each in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi.

4. Night Matches:

   • Karachi Kings will play a maximum of 9 night matches.
   • Islamabad United, Quetta Gladiators, Lahore Qalandars, and Multan Sultans will play 8 night matches each.
   • Peshawar Zalmi will play 7 night matches.

5. Travel Details:

   • Quetta Gladiators have raised objections to the most frequent travel (5 times).
   • Other teams will take 4 flights each, except Qalandars with 2, and the remaining teams with one consecutive match.

6. Team Reporting and Practice:

   • Teams will report on February 12.
   • Practice sessions and matches will take place from February 13 to 16.

7. Opening Match: Lahore Qalandars will face Islamabad United at Gaddafi Stadium on February 17.

8. Matches Leading Up to the Final:

   • Matches will take place in Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi before shifting to Karachi and Rawalpindi from February 28.
   • The final is scheduled for March 17 at the National Stadium in Karachi.

This proposed schedule is subject to changes in consultation with the franchises by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).