Season opener
Key dates · HBL PSL 12
PSL 2027: 18 March – 2 May 2027
Player auction: Saturday 23 January 2027 · Final: Sunday 2 May 2027, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Direct signings opened on 23 October 2026 and close on 23 November 2026. Each franchise can directly sign one marquee player who did not feature in PSL 10 or PSL 11. The retentions window ends on 13 January 2027.
PSL 2027 points table
The season has not started yet, so there is no points table for PSL 12. The table will appear here after the first match on 18 March 2027, and will be updated after every match day. The top four teams qualify for the playoffs.
PSL 2027 schedule
The PCB has confirmed the tournament window, the auction date and the final, but the full fixture list — match by match, with dates, times and venues — has not been published yet. It will be added here as soon as the PCB releases it. The tournament features 40 league matches and four playoff matches, played across five to six venues in Pakistan.
The eight teams
One of the six founding PSL franchises.
One of the six founding PSL franchises.
One of the six founding PSL franchises.
Defending champions — won PSL 2026, beating Hyderabad Kingsmen in the final.
One of the six founding PSL franchises.
One of the six founding PSL franchises.
New franchise for PSL 12 — the league expands from six teams to eight.
New franchise for PSL 12 — Rawalpindi’s team, the eighth franchise, joining Hyderabad Kingsmen in the expansion to eight teams.
Where to watch the PSL
Watch the Pakistan Super League only through its official broadcasters. SialTV never links to pirated streams. The broadcaster list for PSL 2027 has not been confirmed yet — it will be added here once the PCB announces it. Walee Technologies holds the PSL media rights until 2029.
Frequently asked questions
When does PSL 2027 start?
HBL PSL 12 starts on Thursday 18 March 2027 and ends with the final on Sunday 2 May 2027 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
How many teams play in PSL 2027?
Eight teams — the six existing franchises plus two new ones, including Hyderabad Kingsmen. The second new franchise has not been named yet.
When is the PSL 2027 auction?
The player auction is on 23 January 2027. Direct signings run from 23 October to 23 November 2026, and retentions close on 13 January 2027.
Why does PSL 2027 clash with the IPL again?
The March–May window was finalised by the PSL Governing Council in London on 1 September 2026. It overlaps with IPL 2027 for the third straight year, after Ramadan ends in early March.
Where can I see the full PSL schedule and every scorecard?
On the official PSL site (psl-t20.com) and the PCB's channels, which carry the complete fixture list with start times, squads and news for PSL 12.