Pakistan Super League - PSL

[ghazi52]

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.

Accept third party cookies

 

[ghazi52]

PCB secures biggest media rights deal for HBL PSL​

The four-year deal has been sold to Walee Technologies

Saleem Khaliq
February 28, 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board secured a four-year deal for the HBL Pakistan Super League. Photo: AFP

KARACHI: The most expensive deal in HBL PSL history has been finalized. The four-year media rights have been sold to Walee Technologies for Rs 26 billion. The board will receive approximately Rs 6.5 billion annually. Walee is also the owner of the Pindi franchise. Matches are likely to be broadcast on the state-run television network.

Three companies participated in the bidding process—two for broadcast rights and one solely for digital rights. Walee’s combined bid amounted to Rs 26 billion, while the reserve price was set at Rs 23.5 billion (Rs 16.5 billion for TV and the remaining for live streaming).

A private sports channel offered Rs 9 billion for TV rights only, while another company bid Rs 3.5 billion for digital rights.

The PCB had recently issued an advertisement for the four-year PSL media rights, attracting several interested parties. Two major sports channels also intended to compete, but one allegedly had outstanding dues of Rs 470 million, while the other owed more than Rs 600 million. The board gave both parties time to resolve the matter, but payments were not made, leading to their disqualification. On Friday, the review committee also rejected one channel’s request.

To prevent alleged collusion among channels, the board did not allow consortium bids this time. In Pakistan, companies were allowed to bid for broadcast rights, live streaming rights, or both. The bid security for each category was Rs 100 million. The winning company’s amount will be adjusted, while others will receive refunds.

Last year, 34 PSL matches were played. With the addition of two new teams, the total will increase to 44 matches. According to regulations, after deducting production expenses, if a broadcast deal exceeds Rs 3 billion, an additional $500,000 will be allocated for signing icon foreign cricketers. Of the remaining amount, 80% will go to the PCB and 20% to franchises.

Last year, production expenses exceeded Rs 1 billion. The 11th edition of the league will begin on March 26. It is worth noting that the previous TV rights two years deal was worth Rs 6.5 billion annually.. However, the board is still awaiting payment of a significant amount. This time, a bank guarantee of Rs 6.5 billion is also being obtained from the successful bidder, which can be encashed in case of non-payment.

 

[ghazi52]

Multan Sultans return to PSL as Sialkot Stallionz rebranded​

PSL CEO Salman Naseer confirms CD Ventures acquired the franchise following financial issue

Web
03, 2026

PSL CEO Salman Naseer and Gohar Shah (CD Ventures) talking to the media and announcing the rebranding of Sialkot Stallionz to Multan Sultans.

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Sialkot Stallionz has officially been rebranded as Multan Sultans following a majority takeover by CD Ventures, league officials confirmed on Tuesday.

The announcement was made at a joint press conference in Lahore, attended by PSL chief executive Salman Naseer, franchise owner Hamza Majeed and CD Ventures head Gohar Shah.

CD Ventures has acquired a majority stake in the franchise, which was originally bought by OZ Developers for Rs1.85 billion at the PSL auction held in January. Salman Naseer said the franchise’s annual valuation has now risen to Rs2 billion following the new investment.

“After becoming CEO, Gohar Shah requested a change in the franchise name, and that request has been approved,” Naseer said. “The team will now compete as Multan Sultans.”

Hamza Majeed described the deal as a strategic partnership cleared by both the Pakistan Cricket Board and the PSL.

“With the approval of the PCB and PSL, this partnership has been finalised,” he said. “Gohar Shah has joined us as a strategic partner and will serve as the franchise’s CEO.”

Majeed praised Shah’s enthusiasm, adding that his energy would strengthen the franchise ahead of the new season.

 

[ghazi52]

Karachi to host six games, as PCB unveils PSL 11 schedule​

Eight teams to compete across six venues

Sports Desk
March 10, 2026

Lahore Qalandars celebrate winning the 2025 HBL PSL 10 title.

The 44-match HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) will take place across six venues from 26 March to 3 May, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced today.

Among the six venues – Faisalabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar and Rawalpindi – Faisalabad and Peshawar will host HBL PSL matches for the first time.

For the first time, eight teams will participate in the PCB’s marquee event, HBL PSL, which has successfully completed 10 years and is set to enter a new era with its 11th edition.

The eight participating teams in the 39-day event are Hyderabad Kingsmen, Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindi Pindiz.

Among the eight sides, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi Pindiz are the two new teams added following the HBL PSL Auction, acquired for PKR 175 crore and PKR 245 crore, respectively.

 

[ghazi52]

As per the schedule, each team will play 10 matches, with top four sides qualifying for the knock-out stage comprising Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2 and the Final scheduled from 28 April to 3 May. The final will take place at the PCB headquarters, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday, 3 May. The final will also have a reserve day, which is Monday, 4 May.

The tournament will also see 12 double-headers taking place with Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium hosting three double-headers.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS. SET YOUR REMINDERS.

44 games of high-pressure brilliance, with the Final set for May 3 and a reserve day on standby for May 4. So are you all ready?

 

[ghazi52]

Gaddafi Stadium:

Gaddafi Stadium will host 15 matches in total which include the opening match on 26 March between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen. The venue hosted the first HBL PSL match on Pakistan soil (final) in 2017 and also staged the finals of the 2022, 2023 and 2025 editions.

Lahore Qalandars – winners of the 2022, 2023 and 2025 editions will play at least five matches at Gaddafi Stadium with the much-anticipated clash between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings scheduled for 29 March. The venue will also host three double-headers on 29 March, 19 April and 25 April.

 

[ghazi52]

Imran Khan Cricket Stadium:


The venue, previously known as Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium last hosted an international match (ODI) 20 years ago between Pakistan and India on 6 February 2006. The stadium will host its first-ever HBL PSL match on 28 March between Peshawar Zalmi and Rawalpindi Pindiz, which will be an afternoon fixture.

The stadium is currently hosting matches of the National T20 Cup.

 

[ghazi52]

Iqbal Stadium:

Faisalabad will host seven HBL PSL matches in the upcoming edition, marking the first time the city will stage HBL PSL fixtures. Defending champions Lahore Qalandars will play four matches at the venue, while Peshawar Zalmi, winners of the 2017 edition, will feature in three matches.

The first match at the venue will be played between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United on Thursday, 9 April as an afternoon fixture.

 

[ghazi52]

Multan Cricket Stadium:

Multan will host four evening matches, all featuring home side Multan Sultans. The first fixture at the venue will be played on Wednesday, 1 April, between Multan Sultans (2021 winners) and Hyderabad Kingsmen.

 

[ghazi52]

National Bank Stadium:

National Bank Stadium, formerly known as National Stadium Karachi hosted the HBL PSL finals in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2024. The venue will host six matches in the upcoming edition.

Karachi Kings (2020 winners) and Hyderabad Kingsmen will play three matches each at the venue, while Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United will feature in two matches each. The first match at the venue will be played between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Peshawar Zalmi on Wednesday, 8 April.

A new rivalry between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Karachi Kings will also take place at the venue on Saturday, 11 April.

 

[ghazi52]

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium:

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, including one Qualifier, in the upcoming edition. The venue which hosted ICC Champions Trophy fixtures last year, will also stage two double-headers on 2 April and 26 April.

With the inclusion of two new teams, Islamabad United and Rawalpindi Pindiz will serve as home sides at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The venue will host six matches of Islamabad United and five matches of Rawalpindi Pindiz.

Both sides will face each other at least twice in the group stage, with the first match scheduled for 4 April and the second on 23 April.

 

[ghazi52]

 

[ghazi52]

Gaddafi Stadium to host opening game and final of PSL 2026​

The tournament will be concentrated in Lahore and Rawalpindi with 26 of the league's 44 matches in those two cities

Rasool
Mar 10, 2026,



Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will once again stage the PSL final • Alex Davidson/Getty Images

Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium will host both the opening match and the final of the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL) season, the fourth time in five years it has staged the final. This was confirmed as the PCB announced the schedule of the 11th edition of the PSL, which runs from March 26 to May 3.

It is the first season in the league's history to feature eight teams, with the expanded competition consisting of 44 matches played across six cities in Pakistan. Faisalabad and Peshawar have been roped in as additional venues on top of the traditional four of Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi and Multan.

Faisalabad hosts seven games, while Peshawar's Imran Khan Cricket Stadium hosts the March 28 fixture between home side Peshawar Zalmi and Rawalpindi Pindiz.

 

[ghazi52]

The increased number of teams has led to a change in format. For the first time, all teams will not take on each other twice, as has been the case in the past. Instead, each side will play ten fixtures, playing seven teams on two occasions, and just three teams twice. Unsurprisingly, the marquee fixtures, most notably Karachi vs Lahore, will take place twice - both times at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

While Lahore hosts the most games at 15, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is a close second at eleven. It is the only venue to play official host to two teams in the competition. With Islamabad and its twin city Rawalpindi both featuring teams in the league, the stadium will play official host to both, including serving as the venue for the two derbies between the sides on April 4 and 23

 

[ghazi52]

While there are more host cities than ever, the tournament is primarily concentrated in Lahore and Rawalpindi, with 26 of the league's 44 matches taking place in either of the two cities. The National Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan's largest city, will see just six games played, even fewer than Faisalabad (seven), which makes its debut as a PSL host.

Bar the first qualifier in Rawalpindi, the playoffs and the final all take place in Lahore, with the final on May 3, and May 4 held as a reserve day.

Lahore Qalandars are the defending champions, having won three of the last four editions.