Pakistan play Sri Lanka in the second Test at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, from Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21 November 2026, with play starting at 9:30 am Pakistan time each day. Tickets cost Rs 200 a day in the main enclosures, and the PCB says they will be sold through TCS Express Centres once a sale date is announced [1][2][3]. The first Test is at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 9 to 13 November [1]. If you are going with family or guests, the hardest part is usually parking near Ferozepur Road, which is why many people book a car with a driver for match days.
Match dates and start time
The two-match series is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 [1]:
- 1st Test: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Monday 9 to Friday 13 November [1]
- 2nd Test: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21 November [1]
Cricbuzz lists the Lahore Test start as 9:30 am local time on 17 November [3]. Saturday 21 November is the only weekend day of the Lahore Test, and Pakera points out that day five only happens if the match lasts that long [4].
Ticket prices and how to buy
According to the PCB's Test price chart as reported by A Sports and Pakera, the VIP, Premium, First Class and General enclosures cost Rs 200 per day, the VIP New Pavilion Rs 1,000 and a Far End Box seat Rs 5,000 [2][4]. You buy a separate ticket for each day [4].
The PCB says Test tickets will be available at TCS Express Centres and that the sale date "will be announced in due course" [1]. Pakera notes that the price chart also mentions pcb.tcs.com.pk, so online sales may open too [4]. Earlier this season, the TCS portal capped tickets at five per CNIC and asked for the original CNIC or passport at the gate, not a copy [4]. Plan on the same checks.
Getting to Gaddafi Stadium
Gaddafi Stadium is in the Sports Complex near Ferozepur Road, close to Gulberg and Liberty Market [5]. As of the latest guides, Lahore Traffic Police had not published a traffic plan for this Test. For the Pakistan vs Australia ODI in June 2026, they set up parking stands at Government College for Boys and near Sunfort Hotel and Liberty Market, depending on which direction fans came from [5]. These are past arrangements, so check Rasta FM 88.6, the Rasta app or police helpline 15 before you leave [5].
Security has several layers of checks, so arriving well before the start is sensible [5]. Outside food and drinks, bottles, lighters and cigarettes are not allowed [5].
Why a car with driver works for match days
A Test day starts early and runs into the afternoon. With your own car, someone has to find parking, walk from a park-and-walk lot and drive home in traffic. With a driver, you are dropped as close as traffic police allow, and picked up when you call. It suits:
- Families and older relatives who should not walk long distances
- Overseas Pakistanis and visiting guests staying in hotels or DHA, Gulberg or Johar Town
- Corporate groups hosting clients for a day of cricket
- Fans travelling Lahore to Rawalpindi for the first Test
Which Grand car to book
Grand Rent a Car rents its own cars, always with a driver. Our own fleet is two black Land Cruiser LC-300 look cars, two black Fortuner 2026s, a black JAC T9, a black Prado and a white Toyota Yaris. From our rate card as of 29 October 2026, petrol extra:
| Car | Good for | Mon–Thu slot | Fri–Sun shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Yaris | couple or small family | Rs 5,000 | Rs 5,000 |
| Fortuner 2026 / JAC T9 | families | Rs 15,000 | Rs 15,000 |
| Prado | family or VIP guests | Rs 22,000 | Rs 22,000 |
| Land Cruiser LC-300 look | VIP guests, corporate | Rs 25,000 | Rs 30,000 |
Our slots are a morning shift from 8 am to 2 pm, an evening shift from 5 pm to 11 pm, and a full day from 8 am to 11 pm. From Monday to Thursday the full day costs the same as a single slot, so for days one to three of the Test (Tuesday to Thursday) a full-day booking covers drop-off, the day's play and the ride home. Friday and Saturday use weekend rates. A Friday to Sunday full day starts at Rs 8,000 for the Yaris, Rs 20,000 for the Fortuner or JAC T9, Rs 25,000 for the Prado and Rs 40,000 for the Land Cruiser. Civic, City, Sonata or Sportage are available on request. Confirm the model and year on WhatsApp.
For the Rawalpindi Test, see our Lahore to Rawalpindi with driver page. Trips outside Lahore are the slot rate plus 25%. The driver's overnight allowance is Rs 2,000 per night, and tolls are extra.
FAQ
What time does the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test in Lahore start? Play is listed to start at 9:30 am Pakistan time on Tuesday 17 November 2026 [3].
How much are tickets for the Lahore Test? Rs 200 per day in the VIP, Premium, First Class and General enclosures, Rs 1,000 in the VIP New Pavilion and Rs 5,000 for a Far End Box seat, as reported from the PCB price chart [2][4].
Where can I park at Gaddafi Stadium? No plan for this Test had been published when we checked. Earlier matches used stands at Government College for Boys and near Sunfort Hotel and Liberty Market [5]. A car with a driver avoids hunting for a parking space.
Book your match-day car
Grand Rent a Car picks up anywhere in Lahore, drops you near Gaddafi Stadium and waits for your call after play. Check the full car rental rates in Lahore and book on WhatsApp at +92 323 0096844. Match days in Lahore fall during the wedding season too, so send your date early.
Roman Urdu
Pakistan aur Sri Lanka ka doosra Test 17 se 21 November 2026 tak Gaddafi Stadium Lahore mein hai, khel subah 9:30 baje shuru hoga. Ticket Rs 200 rozana se shuru, original CNIC zaroori. Parking ka masla na ho is liye Grand Rent a Car se driver ke sath gari lein jo aap ko gate ke qareeb utaare aur match ke baad wapas le jaye.
Sources
- PCB, "Ticket sale announced for Sri Lanka series and tri-series", 1 Oct 2026: https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/ticket-sale-announced-for-sri-lanka-series-and-tri-series.html
- A Sports, "PCB reveals ticket prices for series against Sri Lanka, England": https://a-sports.tv/pcb-reveals-ticket-prices-for-pakistan-sri-lanka-england
- Cricbuzz, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test match page: https://www.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scorecard/170713/pak-vs-sl-2nd-test-sri-lanka-tour-of-pakistan-2026
- Pakera, "Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test Tickets Lahore: Every Price", 26 Oct 2026: https://pakera.pk/pakistan-vs-sri-lanka-2nd-test-tickets-lahore-2026-price/
- BookMySpot, "Gaddafi Stadium Tickets 2026": https://bookmyspot.pk/blog/gaddafi-stadium-tickets-price
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