The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the Pakistan Super League will overlap with the Indian Premier League for a third straight year. PSL 12 runs from March 18 to May 2, 2027. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said, “HBL PSL 12 will raise the bar further,” as all eight franchises return to play.
Pakistan Super League will overlap with the Indian Premier League for a third successive year after the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the dates for the 12th edition of the tournament on Thursday.
PSL 12 will be played from March 18 to May 2, 2027, with all eight franchises returning for the second consecutive season after the league expanded from six teams in 2026. The window was finalised following consultations with stakeholders at the PSL Governing Council meeting in London on September 1, which was attended by owners and representatives of all eight franchises.
The decision again places the PSL in the same part of the calendar as the IPL. The two competitions have already shared the March-May window in 2025 and 2026, creating competition for players, audiences, broadcast attention and commercial interest.
PSL vs IPL CLASH SET TO CONTINUE
The scheduling overlap is particularly significant given the contrasting scale of the two leagues. The IPL remains the world's biggest franchise T20 competition by commercial reach, while the PSL has continued to grow as Pakistan's premier domestic cricket property.
In 2026, the PSL was staged from March 26 to May 3, while the IPL ran from March 28 to May 31. The concurrent windows meant the two leagues competed for attention across much of the same period.
The 2027 PSL window is likely to produce another extended overlap. Current IPL 2027 listings have the tournament scheduled between March 10 and May 15, although the BCCI's final schedule is yet to be confirmed.
For the PSL, however, the PCB is entering the season with considerable momentum. The 2026 edition introduced an eight-team format and replaced the player draft with the league's first-ever auction. Peshawar Zalmi won the title after defeating debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen in the final, while the Gaddafi Stadium decider attracted a record crowd of 32,461.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi believes that momentum can help the tournament take another step forward.
“HBL PSL 11 showed the world what this league is capable of – thrilling moments that had the whole nation transfixed, record crowds, record broadcasts. HBL PSL 12 will raise the bar further,” Naqvi said.
“We are committed to delivering another outstanding season and look forward to seeing all eight franchises compete once again for the title,” he added.
PSL CEO Salman Naseer also pointed to the growth of the competition while outlining the road ahead.
“Last season changed what people expect from this league and we intend to meet every one of those expectations in 2027. Today’s announcement is only the first step, direct signings, retention, the trade window and the auction will each bring their own excitement in the months ahead,” Naseer said.
With the dates now locked in, attention will turn to player retention, direct signings, trades and the auction before the eight franchises begin their preparations for another season — one that will once again unfold alongside the IPL.