Dates and Roadmap for 12th Edition of Pakistan Super League Announced; Tournament to Expand Across Multiple Cities as Mohsin Naqvi Vows Grandest Cricket Showcase
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially declared the roadmap and dates for the twelfth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) which will be played in five to six major cities from March 18 to May 2.
During the PSL Governing Council meeting headed by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, the big calls were taken, the official announcement said. The player acquisition process will begin with direct signings from 1st September and run through to 23rd November, and a new rule will come into place for directly signed players, namely they must not have appeared in the last two PSL seasons.
The player auction to complete the player rosters is now locked in for Jan. 23, 2027. Key Highlights of the PSL 12 Schedule and Governing Council Decisions: T20 tournament window and venues: PSL 12 will have its matches spread across five to six cities, bringing top-notch franchise cricket closer to the nation’s fans.
Direct Signings and Auction Calendar: The player movement calendar is now officially closed with the player movement to being open for direct signings right away and a big player auction scheduled for January 23, 2027.
This season’s success of the 11th season, which ended in front of record breaking numbers, is a testament to the league’s historic nature, and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that the league will be introduced in more cities this season, highlighting that the PSL still stands as Pakistan’s biggest platform for cricket excellence.