PCB announce that 2 new teams will be added to PSL in 2026

[DeadlyVenom]

Kashmir needs a team imo.
Finally I would get a team that I can support with Passion.

Kashmir and 1 more Punjab team.

 

[Ball Blazer]

According to local sources, PSL CEO Salman Naseer has confirmed that eight franchises will participate in next year's competition. Naseer also mentioned that Hyderabad, Mirpur Khas, Sialkot, and Faisalabad are being considered as potential new homes for the upcoming teams. However, Salman clarified the reports. While he confirmed addition of new teams, he said the cities are not yet decided.

PSL Eyes Expansion: Two New Teams Set for 2026, Cities Not Yet Finalised

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to take a significant leap with its eleventh edition in 2026, as league CEO Salman Naseer confirmed the addition of two new teams. While the move has stirred excitement among cricket fans and regional supporters, Naseer was quick to clarify recent speculation: no final decision has been made on the cities selected.

Rumours recently flooded social media suggesting that Hyderabad, Mirpur Khas, Sialkot, and Faisalabad were contenders for team slots. However, Naseer explained that those cities were merely hypothetical examples used in past discussions. The league’s governing body, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has not formally shortlisted any locations yet.

No Cities Finalised Yet for PSL Expansion

Fans have long called for more regional representation in the league, especially from cricket-passionate cities that have yet to feature. But PSL officials are treading carefully. “We are expanding, yes, but the cities being shared online are speculative,” Naseer noted, urging patience as internal deliberations continue.

The league, which launched in 2016 with five teams, welcomed Multan Sultans in 2018 as its sixth franchise. Now, with PSL expansion plans officially on the table for the 2026 season, expectations are soaring—though specifics remain under wraps.

 

[Rana]

Rashid Latif was saying there is a strong investor interested in Hyderabad.

Larkana could be the second team.

 

[Kianig89]

Rawalpindi Royals and Faisal Super Kings, has to be the two franchises they also have their proper stadium

 

[BouncerGuy]

There shuld be sialkot side for sure... They were the most dominating domestic side ever... They could do it again if right selections made.

 

[TeymurBlake]

Interesting idea.

I would be interested to see, if they continue to have the same timeline as the IPL.

 

[Savak]

The new teams should be from cities which have existing stadiums. We badly need to move the PSL to places like Sialkot, Faisalabad, Gujranwalla e.t.c.

 

[Shehmir]

Good decision to add 2 teams

 

[Shehmir]

From which session this will be implemented?

 

[Mohraheem]

Hyderabad Memon lol

 

[Rana]

Hyderabad Memon lol

Is that the group who want to buy Hyderabad (as mentioned by Rashid Latif)? He said this group were in for a team in the MLT20 too but were too late.

 

[Mohraheem]

Is that the group who want to buy Hyderabad (as mentioned by Rashid Latif)? He said this group were in for a team in the MLT20 too but were too late.

No idea just came up with the name

 

[mrtaim3]

Realistically, these two teams will be from Faisalabad, Sialkot, or Rawalpindi. The teams are chosen based on their fan base, and these three cities already have a massive following.

I personally want one extra team to be either from Sindh or FATA region

 

[CleverSir]

Has to be cities with stadiums that are viable. That leaves Faisalabad and Sheikhupura as viable candidates. Pindi too if you want to start a rivalry.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Good to hear that they'll be finally adding two more teams.

Before doing that they need to upgrade those grounds and make them fit for purpose and have good quality hotels too.

Faisalabad could be one, not sure of the other.