Archive · 27 Dec 2025
PCB Sets Rs 41 Crore Franchise Fee for Two New PSL Teams
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is selling two new teams for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at a cost of Rs 41 crore per team each year.
The auction for these teams will happen on January 8.
The PCB has also promised to give each new team at least 850 million Pakistani rupees from the league's money for the next five seasons.
This is to make sure the teams don't lose money.
The PCB has also set a limit of USD 1.4 million for each team to spend on buying players.
There are 12 parties interested in buying these teams, including some from other countries.
The current PSL teams have different values, with the highest being the Multan Sultans at 1.8 billion rupees.
The next PSL season will start on March 26, 2025.
PCB is auctioning two new PSL teams with an annual franchise fee of Rs 41 crore each.
The auction is scheduled for January 8, with 12 parties, including five overseas, showing interest.
PCB guarantees a minimum revenue of 850 million PKR per franchise from the central pool for five editions.
Franchises can spend up to USD 1.4 million on player acquisitions through the PSL draft.
The next PSL season (11th edition) is set to begin on March 26, 2025.
- Who
- Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
- What
- Setting franchise fee for two new PSL teams
- When
- Auction on January 8, PSL 11 starts March 26, 2025
- Where
- Pakistan
- Why
- To expand the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and attract new investors
- Franchise Fee
- Rs 41 crore (1.3 billion PKR) per team annually
- Auction Date
- January 8
- Number of New Teams
- 2
- Guaranteed Revenue
- 850 million PKR per franchise for 5 editions
- Player Acquisition Budget
- Up to USD 1.4 million per franchise
- PSL 11 Start Date
- March 26, 2025
- Existing Franchise Values
- Vary from 360 million to 1.8 billion PKR
