How to Watch PSL 11 Player Auction Live – Here’s a Details

Lahore — February 2026: The Pakistan Super League 2026 (PSL 11) is set to create history today as it holds its first-ever player auction, replacing the traditional draft system used since the league began.

This major change comes as the PSL expands to eight teams following the inclusion of two new franchises from Hyderabad and Sialkot. The auction-based model marks a new era for player recruitment in Pakistan’s premier T20 league.

PSL 11 Auction Time and Venue

The PSL 11 player auction will begin at 11:30 AM and will take place at Expo Center, Lahore. Franchise owners and team managements will bid for players to finalize squads for the upcoming season.

How to Watch PSL 11 Auction Live

Cricket fans can watch the PSL 2026 player auction live through official digital platforms. The live stream will be available on:

• PSL official YouTube channel

• Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) YouTube channel

The broadcast will show real-time bidding, player selections, and squad confirmations for all eight franchises.

Player Retentions Before the Auction

Before the auction, each franchise was allowed to retain up to four players. Teams could keep one player from each category: Platinum, Diamond, Gold, and Silver.

These retentions helped teams maintain core players while leaving room for competitive bidding during the auction.

Squad Size and Player Rules

During the auction, each team must build a squad of at least 16 and no more than 20 players. Squads must meet specific requirements set by the PCB.

Each team must include:

• Minimum five and maximum seven overseas players

• At least two uncapped Under-23 players

• At least one uncapped Under-23 player in the playing XI

All players selected in the PSL 11 auction will receive two-year contracts.

Franchise Update and Future Plans

The Multan-based franchise, which was sold on February 9, will now operate from Rawalpindi. The newly relocated Rawalpindi franchise was given a 24-hour extension to announce its retained players, a process that has now been completed.

Looking ahead, the PCB has announced plans to hold a grand auction after the PSL 2027 season, signaling further changes in the league’s structure.