National T20 Cup Qualifier 2026 Schedule Announced

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially released the full schedule for the 2026 National T20 Cup Qualifier, a key domestic event that sets the stage for the National T20 Cup competition. The qualifier will kick off on February 14, 2026, at the historic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with top regional teams vying for places in the next phase of Pakistan’s premier domestic T20 tournament.

Format and Venue

The National T20 Cup Qualifier will feature two pools of five teams each, competing in a round-robin format. All matches are scheduled to take place at Gaddafi Stadium, ensuring consistent conditions and exciting cricket throughout the tournament.

After the group stage battles, the two top teams — one from Pool A and one from Pool B — will face off in the final on February 24, 2026.

Complete Pool Schedules

Pool A Fixtures:

• Feb 14 – Karachi Region Blues vs Quetta Region; Larkana Region vs Islamabad Region

• Feb 16 – Larkana Region vs Karachi Region Blues; Islamabad Region vs AJK Region

• Feb 18 – Larkana Region vs AJK Region; Islamabad Region vs Quetta Region

• Feb 20 – AJK Region vs Karachi Region Blues; Larkana Region vs Quetta Region

• Feb 22 – Karachi Region Blues vs Islamabad Region; AJK Region vs Quetta Region

Pool B Fixtures:

• Feb 15 – FATA Region vs Rawalpindi Region; Hyderabad Region vs DMJ Region

• Feb 17 – FATA Region vs DMJ Region; Rawalpindi Region vs Bahawalpur Region

• Feb 19 – Hyderabad Region vs Bahawalpur Region; DMJ Region vs Rawalpindi Region

• Feb 21 – Hyderabad Region vs FATA Region; Bahawalpur Region vs DMJ Region

• Feb 23 – FATA Region vs Bahawalpur Region; Hyderabad Region vs Rawalpindi Region

Final and Viewing Details

The pinnacle of the qualifier — the final match — is scheduled for February 24, where the leading teams from Pool A and Pool B will compete for the top spot and qualification into the main National T20 Cup competition.

Cricket fans across Pakistan can catch live coverage via Tapmad’s streaming platform, while international viewers will have access through the official PCB YouTube channel, keeping supporters connected to every moment of the action.

Match Timings and Ramadan Adjustments

The PCB has confirmed that, ahead of Ramadan, matches will start at 4:00 PM and 8:30 PM, accommodating daytime play and optimal viewership. Once the holy month begins, fixtures will shift to evening and late-night time slots — typically starting at 7:00 PM and 11:15 PM — ensuring player safety and audience engagement.