The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to achieve a new milestone, with the auction for two new teams scheduled for January 6, 2026.
According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), only bidders who meet the technical qualifications will be allowed to participate in the auction.
The PSL has already shortlisted six cities for potential new franchises, including Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Hyderabad, Sialkot, Muzaffarabad, and Gilgit.
PSL Chief Executive Officer, Salman Naseer, said the league is rapidly emerging as one of the best international T20 competitions.
On November 20, 2025, the PCB finalized the two new teams and the cities that will make their debut in the upcoming PSL season.
Gilgit and Faisalabad have been identified as the leading candidates for the expansion slots.
Gilgit will represent Pakistan’s northern region, while Faisalabad, a historic cricketing hub long overdue for PSL representation, is expected to join the league and contribute to its next chapter.
The final decision signals a clear intent to widen the league’s geographic footprint and provide new regions with a platform in mainstream franchise cricket.
The PCB has already completed the independent valuation process for existing PSL teams and commercial properties, a crucial step before introducing new franchises into the ecosystem.
With financial assessments finalized, the board is preparing for one of the largest structural transitions in PSL history.