(Web Desk) – The expansion of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to eight franchises has delivered a major financial boost to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), according to details shared with a Senate committee in Islamabad.
During the committee briefing, PCB officials revealed that PSL 2026 proved to be the league’s most profitable edition to date. The tournament generated total revenues exceeding Rs10.19 billion, while overall expenditures remained comparatively controlled at Rs2.64 billion.
As a result, the board recorded an impressive pre-tax profit of Rs7.54 billion, highlighting the commercial success of the league’s latest expansion strategy.
Officials informed lawmakers that the introduction of two additional franchises played a significant role in strengthening the league’s financial position. The seventh PSL franchise was sold for Rs1.75 billion, while the eighth team fetched Rs1.85 billion. These transactions substantially increased the board’s earnings and reflected growing investor confidence in Pakistan’s premier T20 competition.
The committee was also told that the valuation of Multan Sultans currently stands at approximately Rs2.45 billion, demonstrating the rising market value of PSL franchises. Furthermore, franchise fees collected during the 2026 season reached Rs8.80 billion, contributing heavily to the overall revenue stream.
Providing insight into the league’s financial structure, PCB officials explained that most of the income generated through broadcasting rights, sponsorship agreements, and gate receipts is distributed among the participating franchises. The PCB itself receives a five percent share from these revenue channels.
The briefing also touched on administrative expenditures within the cricket board. According to officials, salaries of senior PCB executives range from Rs1.2 million to Rs2.4 million per month.
In addition to discussing PSL finances, the committee received updates on Pakistan’s cricket infrastructure projects. PCB representatives stated that constructing a modern international-standard cricket stadium generally requires an investment between Rs12 billion and Rs14 billion.
Lawmakers were informed that the ongoing renovation of Karachi’s cricket stadium is expected to cost around Rs5 billion. Meanwhile, the development of a new cricket stadium in Islamabad is being undertaken by the Capital Development Authority (CDA), marking another significant investment aimed at improving the country’s sporting facilities.
The latest figures presented before the Senate committee underline the PSL’s growing commercial strength and its increasing importance as a major revenue source for Pakistan cricket.
