Rumours crushed: PCB clarification on PSL new franchises changes everything

The PCB clarification on PSL new franchises refutes news circulating in the media regarding the finalisation of the two city names for the new HBL PSL franchises. The PCB would like to clarify that, as per the process, the successful bidders will have the right to choose a team name from any of the city/team names listed below, in the manner set forth in the Bid Documents:

For the past several weeks, unverified reports have been circulating across Pakistani sports media suggesting that the PCB had already finalised the two cities for PSL’s upcoming expansion. These rumours created widespread confusion among fans and raised questions among franchise owners. The PCB clarification on PSL new franchises was issued specifically to address this misinformation and make it clear that no decision has been made before the bidding process concludes.

1. Faisalabadi

2. Rawalpindi.

3. Hyderabad

4. Sialkot

5. Muzaffarabad

6. Gilgit

The PCB is pleased to note and welcomes the growing interest in acquisition of Team franchise rights for two new teams for future editions of the HBL PSL. It is pertinent to mention here that the public advertisement for tendering of the Team Franchise Rights was published on 15 November, 2025 and invites bids from interested parties from around the world.

The deadline for submission of Technical Proposals is 15 December, 2025 at 11am.