The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has achieved a significant financial milestone following the most lucrative Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise auction in the tournament’s history. The latest sale of franchises has effectively doubled the PCB’s overall PSL revenue, highlighting the league’s rapidly growing commercial strength.
Under the newly signed agreements, the PCB will earn an additional Rs3.6 billion in franchise fees. This boost takes the total expected PSL revenue beyond Rs7 billion, representing a substantial increase compared to previous cycles and reinforcing the league’s rising market value.
With the revised structure, the PCB is set to receive Rs6.22 billion annually from franchise fees alone. Lahore Qalandars remain the highest contributors, paying Rs670 million per year. Karachi Kings follow with an annual fee of Rs640 million, while Peshawar Zalmi will contribute Rs490 million.
Islamabad United’s franchise fee has been fixed at Rs480 million annually, reflecting its strong on-field performance and brand appeal. Quetta Gladiators will pay Rs340 million per year under the new agreements.
The Multan Sultans franchise has been excluded from the current cycle, as it is scheduled to return to auction next year. Once that process is completed, overall PSL revenue is expected to climb even higher, potentially surpassing the Rs7 billion mark by a wider margin.
The recent auction also made headlines as the Hyderabad and Sialkot franchises were sold for a record Rs360 crore, further underlining the league’s expanding commercial footprint. The sharp rise in franchise valuations demonstrates increasing investor confidence and cements the PSL’s status as one of Pakistan’s most valuable sporting properties, with franchise fees now forming a major part of the PCB’s annual income.
