2025 PSL 10 Opening Ceremony: Time, Tickets, Artists and More

The Pakistan Super League opening ceremony will be held on April 17th, 2025, with a lavish event at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. A number of top-notch musical artists will perform. The ceremony will be followed by a match between the defending champions, Islamabad United, and home favourites, Lahore Qalandars. That is the first of 34 matches that will be played in just over a month, with the tournament concluding with the final on May 19th at the same venue.

Ahead of that is the players’ draft, which will take place this year on January 11th in Gwadar, Baluchistan, with 22 overseas stars confirmed as participating in it. Already established as one of the top franchise tournaments in the world, PSL 10 promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

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Pakistan Super League 2025 At a Glance

Opening Ceremony

  • Date: April 17, 2025
  • Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
  • Highlights: Performances by top musical artists

Opening Match

  • Teams: Islamabad United (defending champions) vs. Lahore Qalandars (home favorites)
  • Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Tournament Schedule

  • Matches: 34 games over just over a month
  • Final: May 19, 2025, at Gaddafi Stadium

Players’ Draft

  • Date: January 11, 2025
  • Location: Gwadar, Baluchistan
  • Participants: 22 confirmed overseas stars

What to Expect

PSL 10 is set to be bigger and better, cementing its place as one of the top franchise tournaments in the world.

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The Pakistan Super League

This is the tenth edition of the PSL, which was first contested in 2016. It again will feature six teams, with the Karachi Kings, the Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, and the Quetta Gladiators joining the Qalandars and Islamabad United once more. And, unlike some franchise leagues, where one or two teams tend to dominate, the PSL is traditionally more egalitarian—every team has won the tournament at least once.

This edition begins later in the year than usual to accommodate the Champions Trophy, which Pakistan is hosting, in its traditional slot on the calendar. And it also means that, for the first time, it will be held at the same time as the Indian Premier League.

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The Opening Ceremony attendees

The ceremony promises a spectacular mix of music, celebrity appearances, and dazzling visuals to kick off PSL 2025 in style!

The guest of honour

The guest of honour at the opening ceremony will be the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Anweer Ul Haq who will say a few words to kick off the tournament. Joining him on stage will be the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohsin Khan, and the owners of the six teams competing – Ali and Amna Naqvi representing Islamabad United, Sallan Khan of the Karachi Kings, Fawad Rana of the Lahore Qalandars, Ali Tareen for the Multan Sultans, Javed Afridi on behalf of Peshawar Zalmi and Nadeem Omar, the owner of the Quetta Gladiators.

  • Prime Minister of Pakistan: Anweer Ul Haq (opening remarks)
  • Chairman of PCB: Mohsin Khan
  • Team Owners:
    1. Ali & Amna Naqvi (Islamabad United)
    2. Sallan Khan (Karachi Kings)
    3. Fawad Rana (Lahore Qalandars)
    4. Ali Tareen (Multan Sultans)
    5. Javed Afridi (Peshawar Zalmi)
    6. Nadeem Omar (Quetta Gladiators)

Entertainment Lineup

Several well-known Pakistan celebrities will be represented on stage. A number of musical groups will also entertain the crowd, with the headline acts being the legendary singers Ali Zafar and Aima Barg. 44-year-old Zafar is a popular singer-songwriter, actor, producer, and painter who has carved out a successful career for himself in Bollywood movies. Barg is a well-known figure in Pakistan whose voice has appeared on many soundtracks.

Zafar will be first on stage, followed by Baig. Then Punjabi Bhangra King Abrar Ul-Haq is scheduled to appear before the Tayyar Hiam anthem of the PSL, which a group of boys will perform. The evening will end with a Lahore-based rock band “Noori” performance, giving an example of their unique sound.

In addition, there will be a fireworks display and a laser light show to entertain the crowd.

  • Headline Acts
    1. Ali Zafar (singer-songwriter, Bollywood actor)
    2. Aima Baig (renowned playback singer)
    3. Abrar Ul-Haq (Punjabi Bhangra King)
  • Special Performances
    1. PSL anthem “Tayyar Hain” by a boys’ group
    2. Rock band “Noori” showcasing their unique sound
  • Additional HighlightsFireworks display and laser light show

PSL opening ceremony time

The stadium will open its doors to ticket holders at 3.30 pm, although the ceremony itself is not expected to start until 6.30 pm. The exact times that the artists will appear have yet to be confirmed.

PSL opening ceremony venue

The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has a capacity of 27,000 people, and the main entrances are in Block E2 in the Gulberg III part of the ground.

Buying tickets

Unfortunately, those hoping to buy tickets for the opening ceremony will be disappointed because they have already sold out. However, those in Pakistan can watch the ceremony, and the rest of the PSL matches live on PTV Sport or Geo Sport.

Those overseas can also catch the action, as the ceremony and the games will be broadcast in 16 countries, not only in Asia but also in the UK, the USA, South Africa, and New Zealand. Those interested should check local times for programmes.

Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United

Lahore Qalandars

The Lahore Qalandars will appear on their home ground of the Gaddafi Stadium.

They are owned by the Rana brothers and were the second most expensive franchise in terms of the price paid for them when they were sold. They were also one of the teams sold to overseas investors. The team is currently captained by Shaheen Afridi and coached by former Pakistan international cricketer Aaqib Javed.

Runners-up in 2020, they lifted the title for the first time two years later, beating the Multan Sultans in the final. The two sides reached the final again the following year, with the Qalandars successfully defending their title by the narrowest of margins, winning by a single run.

Overseas players that have appeared for them include Dan Lawrence and Sam Billings of England, the South African Rassie van der Dussen, and the West Indian duo of Shai Hope and Carlos Braithwaite.

Their biggest rivals in the PSL are considered the Karachi Kings, a legacy of the historic economic and cultural rivalry between the two cities. Meanwhile, their matches against the Sultans have acquired the nickname ‘The Punjab Derby.”

Their home kit is all green.

Islamabad United

One of the founding members of the PSL, established in 2015, Islamabad United, is owned by Leonine Global Investments through its sports arm, Leonine Global Sports, owned by Amna and Ali Naqvi. They won the inaugural edition of the PSL, beating the Quetta Gladiators in the final, and won it for a second time two years later. Their win in the 2024 final made them the most successful franchise in the competition’s history so far.

Shadab Khan is their current captain, a position he has held since 2019. He has won 31 out of his 55 matches in charge of the franchise. Previous skippers include the Australian pair of Shane Watson and Usman Khawaja and the South African JP Duminy.

Major overseas stars who have played for them include England batter Alex Hales and New Zealanders Martin Guptill and Colin Munro.

Their home ground is Rawalpindi. Their primary colours are red, orange, and a light hue of brown.

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