PSL 12 Dates Announced: Tournament to Run from March 18 to May 2, 2027
LAHORE:The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the dates for the **12th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL)**, which will be played from **March 18 to May 2, 2027**.
According to the PCB, the tournament will feature **eight teams for the second consecutive year**. The PSL window was finalised after consultations with the league’s Governing Council and franchise representatives.
A PSL Governing Council meeting was held in London on September 1, attended by owners and representatives of all eight franchises.
The **11th edition of the PSL** marked the first time that a player auction was introduced in place of the traditional player draft. The final at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium also witnessed a record attendance of **32,461 spectators**.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said PSL 11 demonstrated the league’s potential to the world, featuring exciting moments, record crowds and new broadcasting records. He expressed his determination to stage another successful season in 2027.
PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer said the league was committed to meeting the expectations of fans in 2027.
He said announcing the PSL 12 window was only the first step and that all eight teams would be more determined than ever to compete for the title. He added that millions of fans in Pakistan and around the world were already looking forward to the next edition.
**Peshawar Zalmi** won the PSL 11 title after defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets in the final, ending a nine-year wait for the trophy.
The PCB said further details regarding **direct signings, the player auction, schedule, venues and ticketing** for PSL 12 would be announced at a later stage.
