PSL New Teams Auction 2026: Live Streaming, Telecast & Where to Watch Worldwide
Watch the PSL 2026 new teams auction live with full streaming and telecast details. Learn where to watch the bidding event in India and worldwide as two new franchises are added to Pakistan’s premier T20 league
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will auction off two brand-new teams as part of expanding their league to include an additional 2 teams during a historic event taking place on Thursday 8th January 2023 at Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad starting at 4:15 PM PT (4:45 PM IST). This event is especially notable because following the conclusion of bidding there will be a live musical act by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.
After 2025 the PSL will have lost ownership rights for the existing franchises and therefore will need additional franchises to accommodate more franchises and provide opportunities for new investors. With the goal of attracting overseas investors, the PCB went on international roadshows in New York City and London and received tremendous interest from multiple business groups worldwide. A total of 10 bidders have now been shortlisted to compete for these two new teams. After they are awarded, there will be eight (8) teams playing in the PSL beginning in 2026.
The upcoming auction is projected to reach a worldwide audience, as fans across the globe look forward to seeing the creation of two new PSL franchises, as well as having multiple opportunities for viewing the auction bidding process live through various digital and television media. Fans can also access the event via both mobile applications and traditional television sports channels, allowing cricket fans to experience every aspect of this historic event in Pakistan.
PSL New Teams Auction – Live Streaming & Telecast Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | PSL 2026 New Teams Auction |
| Date | Thursday, January 8 |
| Time | 4:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad |
| Live Streaming (Digital) | HBL PSL YouTube, PCB YouTube, Tapmad, Tamasha, Myco |
| UK Streaming | PCB Live |
| TV Broadcast (Pakistan) | A Sports, Geo Sports, PTV Sports, Fast Sports |
The PCB has identified several potential cities that will eventually be home for new PSL teams, including Faisalabad, Gilgit, Hyderabad, Muzaffarabad, Rawalpindi and Sialkot. The PCB is looking to increase access to cricket in many new areas of Pakistan with the intention of increasing the commercial and cultural growth of the PSL. Adding two new franchises will also help bring PSL closer to matching the size and scope of other international T20 leagues.
The PSL 2026 season is set to begin on March 23, 2023. The upcoming auction will significantly impact the future of the PSL, including teams, players, and fan participation. The decisions made during this auction will ultimately shape the next stage of the PSL's development. Given that there is a strong interest from investors as well as increasing international audiences, the PSL expansion will bring the tournament to a new level.
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