PSL announces auction date for two new franchises
Cricket
The Pakistan Super League will hold an auction on January 6, 2026, for two new franchise teams. Shortlisted cities include Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Hyderabad, Sialkot, Muzaffarabad, and Gilgit
LAHORE (Dunya News) - The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced that the auction for the two new PSL franchise teams will take place on 6 January, 2026.
This marks a significant milestone in the league’s continued expansion and its commitment to expanding its footprint across Pakistan. The addition of two new teams will also create fresh commercial, sporting and fan engagement opportunities.
The pool of cities shortlisted for potential franchise allocation includes:
1. Faisalabad
2. Rawalpindi
3. Hyderabad
4. Sialkot
5. Muzaffarabad
6. Gilgit
The successful bidders at the auction will have the right to choose from amongst these city/team names. Only technically qualified bidders will be invited to the Auction.
The HBL PSL, now recognised as one of the premier T20 leagues globally, continues to grow in stature, commercial strength and fan following. The PCB and PSL Management look forward to welcoming new stakeholders to the HBL PSL ecosystem and to further elevating the league’s impact on Pakistan cricket.
