ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s premier cricket tournament, HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL), will return for its 12th edition from March 18 to May 2, 2027, with all eight franchises set to compete for the title.
The window for HBL PSL 12 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 HBL PSL franchises attended the meeting.
The 2027 edition will follow a landmark 2026 season, in which eight teams featured in the tournament for the first time. The season also saw the first-ever player auction replacing the draft system, while the final at Gaddafi Stadium attracted a record crowd of 32,461.
Peshawar Zalmi were crowned champions of HBL PSL 11 after defeating debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets on May 3, 2026, ending a nine-year wait for the title.
With the tournament window now confirmed, the next major steps will include direct signings, retention announcements, the trade window and the player auction.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said HBL PSL 11 had shown the world what the league was capable of.
“HBL PSL 11 showed the world what this league is capable of – thrilling moments that had the whole nation transfixed, record crowds, record broadcasts. HBL PSL 12 will raise the bar further,” he said.
“We are committed to delivering another outstanding season and look forward to seeing all eight franchises compete once again for the title,” Naqvi added.
HBL PSL CEO Salman Naseer said the previous season had changed expectations from the league and that the organisers intended to meet those expectations in 2027.
“Today’s announcement is only the first step, Direct signings, retentions, the trade window and the auction will each bring their own excitement in the months ahead,” he said.
“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. #NewEra,” Naseer added.
Full details regarding the schedule, venues, player auction and ticketing arrangements will be announced in due course.
