ISLAMABAD: The 12th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be played from March 18 to May 2, 2027, with all eight franchises returning to compete for the title, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Thursday.
The eight-team format will continue for the second successive season following a record-breaking PSL 11.
The playing window was finalised after extensive consultations with key stakeholders following the PSL Governing Council meeting held in London on September 1, 2026. Owners and representatives of all eight franchises attended the meeting.
The previous season marked several milestones, with eight teams competing in the league for the first time and a player auction replacing the draft system.
The PSL 11 final at Gaddafi Stadium attracted a record crowd of 32,461 spectators. Peshawar Zalmi were crowned champions after defeating debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets on May 3, 2026, ending a nine-year wait for the title.
With the PSL 12 window confirmed, the PCB said several key milestones would follow, including direct signings, retention announcements, the trade window and player auction.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said PSL 11 had demonstrated the league’s potential through thrilling matches, record crowds and record broadcast figures.
“PSL 12 will raise the bar further,” Naqvi said, adding that the PCB was committed to delivering another outstanding season and looked forward to seeing all eight franchises compete again for the title.
PSL CEO Salman Naseer said the previous season had raised expectations surrounding the league and organisers intended to meet those expectations in 2027.
“Today’s announcement is only the first step,” Naseer said, adding that direct signings, retentions, the trade window and the auction would generate further excitement in the coming months.
“Eight teams, eight squads hungry to go one better and millions of fans across Pakistan and the world already counting down the days. Naye Daur ka Aghaaz Ho Chuka Hai (a new era has begun),” he said.
The PCB said full details regarding the tournament schedule, venues, player auction and ticketing arrangements would be announced in due course.