The Pakistan Super League is already looking beyond its next season, with plans for a potentially expanded and more globally visible tournament beginning to take shape.
Speaking at a PCB investor roadshow in New York on Saturday, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced that the 11th edition of the PSL is tentatively scheduled to run from March 26 to May 3, 2026. At the same event, he revealed that the auction for two proposed new franchises will be held on January 8, a key step in the board’s long-discussed plan to expand the league from six teams to eight.
The announcements came as part of an overseas promotional drive aimed at attracting commercial partners and investors, particularly from Pakistan’s diaspora and international business community. While the PCB has previously signalled its intention to grow the league, the addition of new franchises has not yet been formally approved.
Addressing attendees, Mohsin also spoke about infrastructure development, confirming that the PCB has taken administrative control of the Muzaffarabad Cricket Stadium. Renovation work, he said, is expected to begin soon.
“We are starting Muzaffarabad’s stadium, which we have taken over, and our target is to get it ready before the PSL,” he told the audience. “If not, then work will be initiated within this year.”
With interest from potential buyers increasing, Mohsin added that the deadline for submitting bids for the new franchises had been extended to December 22.
The New York roadshow was not limited to boardroom discussions. On Sunday, the PSL trophy was unveiled at Times Square, drawing members of Pakistan’s cricketing diaspora for photos and brief interactions with players and officials. The PCB described the display as part of its effort to elevate the league’s international profile.
Several prominent figures attended the event, including current Pakistan captain Shan Masood, former stars Wasim Akram and Ramiz Raja, and other members of the national setup. Although no matches or cricketing activities were scheduled, the gathering served as a symbolic showcase of the league’s ambitions. Singer Ali Zafar, closely associated with PSL anthems in past seasons, was also present.
The New York stop followed a similar promotional appearance at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London earlier this year. According to the PCB, these overseas engagements are part of a broader strategy to boost the league’s commercial value and visibility beyond its traditional markets.
Since its launch in 2016, the PSL has evolved into Pakistan’s premier T20 competition. Initially staged entirely overseas due to security concerns, the league gradually returned to home venues and has since attracted international players, broadcasters, and sponsors.
Despite its growth, the PSL continues to navigate challenges — including a crowded international calendar and stiff competition from other global T20 leagues. For now, key details such as venues, player drafts, and final confirmation of new teams for the 2026 season remain under wraps.
What is clear, however, is that the PCB is positioning the PSL not just as a domestic success story, but as a league with global ambitions — and the countdown to its next chapter has already begun.