HBLPSL 11 rakes off: A new era

Pakistan’s largest and most celebrated sporting event, HBLPSL, returns for its 11th season as the tournament takes off today in Lahore, marking the beginning of a new era. The tournament will feature more than 40 matches in Lahore and Karachi, with the final match scheduled for 3 May 2026 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. This year represents a significant milestone with the induction of two new franchises – Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi Pindiz – taking the total number of teams to eight. The new teams have strengthened the League’s national footprint and its commitment to regional representation and fan engagement across Pakistan. HBL is the Title Sponsor of the League since its inception a decade ago in 2016. HBL has renewed its title sponsorship for HBLPSL 11(2026) and 12 (2027) – extending the Bank’s partnership with the League to 12 years. Commenting on the new season, Ali Habib, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer – HBL said, “HBL’s continued partnership, now over 10 years, with PSL reinforces the Bank’s core philosophy of ‘enabling dreams’. HBL remains committed to amplifying the success of this tournament, further elevating the stature of HBLPSL on the global stage.”