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PSL Expands to Eight Teams After Record Auction as Draft Targeted for Jan. 30

A televised bidding drew overseas owners and lifted franchise fees, pushing projected PCB revenues above Rs7 billion.

Overview

  • OZ Developers secured Sialkot for Rs1.85 billion and US-based FKS Group won Hyderabad for Rs1.75 billion, with the two new franchises totaling about $12.75 million.
  • PSL management has begun preparations for the Season 11 players’ draft, which multiple reports indicate is likely on January 30 during a one-day gap in the PakistanAustralia T20 series, with the date and venue to be confirmed.
  • The PCB expects more than Rs7 billion in PSL revenue, including Rs6.22 billion annually from franchise fees under the new structure, following the league’s most expensive auction to date.
  • Sialkot’s co-owners plan to unveil the team logo and president today as owner Hamza Majeed pledges to revamp Jinnah Stadium, launch a high-performance centre within ten days, and establish Sialkot as the permanent home ground.
  • The PCB will operate Multan Sultans for this season before a post-PSL sale, and the expanded eight-team Season 11 is scheduled for March 26 to May 3, 2026.