PSL 2026 auction: Time, date, live streaming, venue and more

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The excitement around the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League is growing rapidly as fans and franchises gear up for a historic first-ever PSL 2026 player auction, scheduled for February 11. 

With big-name direct signings already confirmed and team retentions finalised, PSL 11 is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling editions in the league's history.

Several marquee international players have already joined the league through direct signings. Steve Smith will represent the newly formed Sialkot Stallionz, while England all-rounder Moeen Ali has signed with Karachi Kings. New Zealand batter Devon Conway will play for Islamabad United.

According to the PCB, the auction will follow a structured bidding system. Each PSL squad must include a minimum of 16 and a maximum of 20 players. Teams are allowed between five and seven overseas players in their squads, but only three or four overseas players can be part of the playing XI.

In addition, franchises must include at least two under-23 players in their squads, with at least one under-23 player required in the playing XI for every match.

Peshawar Zalmi have already announced their retained players. Team captain Babar Azam has been retained in the Platinum category, Sufiyan Muqeem in the Diamond category, Abdul Samad in the Gold category, and Ali Raza in the Emerging category. 

All other franchises, including new teams Hyderabad and Sialkot Stallionz, have also confirmed their retentions.

In a major off-field development, Multan Sultans have been sold to Walee Technologies for PKR 245 crore.

In this article, let's take a look at the all you need to know about PSL 2026.

PSL 2026 full retentions:

Lahore Qalandars: Shaheen Shah Afridi (Platinum), Abdullah Shafique (Diamond), Sikandar Raza (Gold), Mohammad Naeem (Silver)

Quetta Gladiators: Abrar Ahmed (Platinum), Usman Tariq (Diamond), Hasan Nawaz (Gold), Shamyl Hussain (Emerging)

Islamabad United: Shadab Khan (Platinum), Salman Irshad (Gold), Andries Gous (Silver)

Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam (Platinum), Sufyan Muqeem (Diamond), Abdul Samad (Gold), Ali Raza (Emerging)

Karachi Kings: Hasan Ali (Platinum), Mohammad Abbas Afridi (Diamond), Khushdil Shah (Gold), Saad Baig (Emerging)

Multan Sultans: No retentions

Sialkot Stallionz: Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Mirza, Ahmed Daniyal and Saad Masood

Hyderabad: Saim Ayub (Platinum), Usman Khan (Diamond), Maaz Sadaqat (Emerging) and Akif Javed (Gold)

How many franchises are participating in PSL 2026 auction?

Notably, eight teams will participate in the PSL 2026 auction, with two new franchises added, and six teams are taking part from the previous editions. 

All teams are Karachi Kings, Sialkot Stallionz, Islamabad United, Quetta Gladiators,Lahore Qalandars, Peshawar Zalmi, Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen and Multan Sultans.

What is the start time for the PSL 2026 auction?

The PSL 2026 auction will start at 12:00 PM IST, which is 11:30 AM in Pakistan.

Where and when will PSL 2026 auction take place?

The PSL 2026 auction will take place on February 11, 2026.

Which TV channels will telecast the PSL 2026 auction in India?

Unfortunately, the live-streaming of the PSL 2026 auction is not available in India. 

For fans in Pakistan who wish to see PSL 2026 live on TV channels can tune into A Sports, Fast Sports, and PTV National.

Where can fans watch the PSL 2026 auction online?

For the fans who wish to see the PSL 2026 auction live online, they can tune into Sports TV YouTube, Pakistan Cricket and PSL YouTube Channels.