The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will receive a total of 882 crore PKR annually from all eight franchises participating in the upcoming 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League.
Among the eight teams, Rawalpindi franchise leads with a fee of 245 crore PKR per year, the highest in league history, reflecting strong investor confidence and market appeal.
Multan franchise is valued at 200 crore PKR annually, while Hyderabad comes third at 175 crore PKR, demonstrating significant commercial potential for the newly expanded league structure.
Other franchise valuations include Lahore at 67 crore PKR, Karachi at 64 crore PKR, Peshawar at 49 crore PKR, Islamabad at 48 crore PKR, and Quetta at 34 crore PKR per year.
The total franchise fee collection of 882 crore PKR is equivalent to 31.5 million USD and will be entirely credited to the Pakistan Cricket Board for operational and developmental purposes.
Officials say the distribution of franchise fees underscores the growing commercial viability of the Pakistan Super League, establishing it as one of the most lucrative T20 competitions globally.
PSL 11th edition will commence on March 26 at Gaddafi Stadium, with Qalandars facing tournament debutants Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen in the highly anticipated opening fixture.
PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer confirmed the opening match details while addressing the media alongside Hamza Majeed and Gohar Shah during an official briefing about the upcoming season.
He added that the opening match will be followed by a grand ceremony, and the tournament will continue until May 3, offering fans weeks of competitive and entertaining cricket action.
Naseer revealed that the first leg will mostly be held in Lahore, while discussions continue about staging the grand finale overseas, with the complete schedule to be announced later this week.
