Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2026-27 Schedule Announced

In practice, the 69th edition of Pakistan's premier first-class cricket tournament, the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, will commence on November 3, with eight teams competing in the Gold tier and 12 sides taking part in the parallel Silver competition.

Key points

• Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam will represent Lahore Whites in the opening round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2026-27.
• While the final between the top two teams is scheduled for December 15 to 19, the Gold competition will continue until December 12.
• He will face Shaheen Shah Afridi-led FATA at Diamond Cricket Ground in Islamabad.
• The tournament will run throughout Islamabad, Abbottabad and Rawalpindi, with defending champions Karachi Blues returning to defend their title.
• Group A matches will take place at KCCA Stadium, SBP and UBL Sports Complexes in Karachi.

Notably, the tournament will run throughout Islamabad, Abbottabad and Rawalpindi, with defending champions Karachi Blues returning to defend their title. Babar Azam Set to Create Domestic Red-Ball Comeback After 7 Years.

While the final between the top two teams is scheduled for December 15 to 19, the Gold competition will continue until December 12. The tournament will feature 29 first-class matches in the Gold tier.

Meanwhile, the Silver competition will serve as a qualifying pathway to the Gold tier for the next season. Its group-stage matches will run from November 3 to 30, followed by a five-day final between the two group winners from December 3 to 7. The Silver tournament will feature 31 first-class matches. Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2026-27 Teams and Groups. Meanwhile, the Gold tier will feature the top eight teams. The 12 Silver teams have been divided into two groups. Group A Group B. Lahore Blues Karachi Whites. Rawalpindi Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Quetta Dera Murad Jamali.

Peshawar Whites Sialkot Whites.

Group A matches will take place at KCCA Stadium, SBP and UBL Sports Complexes in Karachi. Group B fixtures will be played at Multan Cricket Stadium, Sports Complex Rahim Yar Khan and Dring Stadium in Bahawalpur. Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq Finally Allowed to Play Domestic Cricket. Babar Azam vs Shaheen Afridi in Opening Round.

All four Gold-tier matches in each round will be live-streamed on Tamasha and tapmad. In the Silver tier, four of the six matches in each round will additionally be available through live streaming. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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