Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the schedule and team rosters for the 69th edition of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Pakistan's premier first-class cricket competition. The tournament will commence on November 3, 2026, featuring eight teams in the Gold tier, including defending champions Karachi Blues, and will run until December 12. Simultaneously, a 12-team Silver tier will serve as a qualifying pathway for the Gold tier in the next season.

According to Pakistan Cricket Board, the Gold tier matches will be live-streamed on tapmad and Tamasha, while four out of six matches in each round of the Silver tier will also be available for live streaming. The Gold tier will include teams such as Karachi Blues, Faisalabad, Lahore Whites, and Peshawar, among others. The Silver tier teams are divided into two groups, with matches scheduled across various venues in Karachi, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, and Bahawalpur.

The tournament will feature a total of 29 first-class matches in the Gold tier and 31 in the Silver tier. The Silver tier group matches will conclude on November 30, with the final slated for December 3-7. Notably, Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam is set to play for Lahore Whites in the opening round, where they will face Shaheen Shah Afridi-led FATA at the Diamond Cricket Ground in Islamabad.

Each team will have revolving rosters, allowing them to draw players from reserves or a national duty pool as needed. The tournament promises to showcase high-level cricket action, with a mixture of experienced players and emerging talent competing for top honors.