The Pakistani Super League kicks off today in Sports City.

Six teams will battle it out, as current title holders Islamabad make a bid to hold on to the trophy.

Residents of Sports City have been warned to expect delays, as the tournament runs from now until March 1 and Pitbull, the singer and producer who was due to perform at the HBL PSL opening, has apologised to fans after an issue with his flight kept him from travelling to Dubai.

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The T20 superstars are already arriving in Dubai

The T20 superstar @KieronPollard55 arrives in Dubai. Welcome to the #HBLPSL 2019 ????#KhelDeewanoKa pic.twitter.com/CEATjoKWfY

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 13, 2019

He sent a heartfelt apology

Apologies to @Thepslt20 and Dubai pic.twitter.com/CtYn11w1wT

— Pitbull (@pitbull) February 13, 2019

But the show must go on, and famous sports commentator Danny Morrison has landed in Dubai, ready for the action

Back in the desert! ???????????? #divineDubai ???? Looking foward to tee-off time on #Valentinesday & Opening ceremony of PSL4 at Dubai’s ‘burning ring of fire’ ????

— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) February 13, 2019

The biggest event of Pakistan’s cricket history is about to start. There’s nothing to fight about, we are all Pakistani. Let’s support Pakistan Super League with great enthusiasm and unity. In unity, there’s strength. Show the world that we are one. #StandUp4PSL

— Saadia Faheem (@SirfSaadia) February 13, 2019

The trophy is LIT

Residents in Sports City have been warned to expect traffic and delays from today until March 1