Overview
- The season began at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium with a short ceremony as Wasim Akram brought out the trophy and the national anthem played.
- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz attended, met team owners and players, and offered best wishes for a competitive tournament.
- PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi welcomed her at the venue and called for sportsmanship and unity across the league.
- The first game featured Lahore Qalandars against Hyderabad Kingsmen with senior provincial ministers and PCB and PSL executives in attendance.
- Business Recorder reported the opener was staged without spectators, and Maryam Nawaz praised foreign players and organizers for keeping the event going despite difficult circumstances.