There will be 34 matches in PSL 8, split across four different venues: Karachi, Multan, Rawalpindi and Lahore. The final is set for March 19 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Lahore Qalandars are the reigning champions after they beat Multan Sultans by 42 runs in the final last year. Fakhar Zaman was the tournament’s leading run scorer with Shaheen Shah Afridi the leading wicket taker, both played for the Qalandars. Mohammad Rizwan was named player of the tournament after scoring 546 runs for Multan Sultans.

Pakistan Super League 2023: Where to buy tickets, prices, online booking and purchase details

The PCB has announced the details for buying tickets for the 14 matches that will be played at Multan and Karachi between February 13 and 26. Details for buying tickets for the Lahore and Rawalpindi matches between February 26 and March 19 will be announced at a later date.

Tickets for the first leg of matches will go on sale on Saturday February 4 at 11am (PKT). Fans should head to pcb.bookme.pk to secure tickets. Physical tickets will go on sale at the same time and can be purchased at the hose venues through box offices.

Prices for the opening match between last year’ two finalists have been set at PKR 6,000 for VIP areas, PKR 3,000 for Premium tickets, PKR 2,000 for First Class tickets and PKR 1,000 for general.

Matches on every day other than Sunday in Karachi will cost PKR 2,900 (VIP), PKR 1,900 (Premium), PKR 950 (First Class) and PKR 650 (General).

The Sunday February 19 match between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars will cost PKR 5,000 for VIP tickets, PKR 3,000 for Premium, PKR 2,000 for First Class and PKR 1,000 for General.

Tickets for the final fixture in Karachi on Sunday February 26 between Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans will cost PKR 4,000 (VIP), PKR 2,00 (Premium), PKR 1,500 (First Class) and PKR 1,000 (General).

Season passes for the four matches in Multan, which excludes the opening fixture, will cost PKR 16,830 (VIP), PKR 9,630 (Premium), PKR 5,715 (First Class) and PKR 3,555 (General). Season passes for the five Karachi matches on February 16, 20, 21, 23 and 24 will cost PKR 13,050 (VIP), PKR 8,550 (Premium), PKR 4,275 (First Class), PKR 2,925 (General).

Fans will be required to carry the ID with which the ticket has been purchased when they attend the match.