PSL 12 Player Auction Set for January 23, 2027

The Pakistan Super League's 12th edition will hold its player auction on 23 January 2027, with the tournament slated for 18 March to 2 May 2027.

NationPulse Desk

Oct 23, 2026 · 11:13 AM 1 min read

Key takeaways

PSL 12 player auction is set for 23 January 2027.

Direct signing window runs from 23 October to 23 November 2026.

Each of the eight franchises may sign one marquee player not featured in PSL 10 or PSL 11.

The tournament will take place from 18 March to 2 May 2027, spanning 44 matches.

A franchise workshop will be held next week to finalize retention deadlines and trade window.

The Pakistan Super League (PSL 12) announced that its player auction will take place on 23 January 2027, as the competition's preparations intensify.

Both the Pakistan Cricket Board and PSL organizers have completed the player-movement timetable for the forthcoming season, covering direct signings, retentions, trades and the auction.

The direct-signing period began on 23 October and will close on 23 November 2026. Each of the eight teams may directly sign one marquee player who did not appear in PSL 10 or PSL 11.

Tournament window	18 March - 2 May 2027
Duration	46 days
Total fixtures	44 (40 league matches + 4 playoffs)
Player Auction	23 January 2027

A franchise workshop is scheduled for next week to lock in deadlines for player retentions and the pre-auction trade window, as officials will also review auction rules and playing conditions.

PSL 12 will run from 18 March to 2 May 2027, featuring 44 games over 46 days at five to six venues.

PSL 12 Roadmap

Date	Milestone
23 October 2026	Direct Signings Open for all Franchises
23 November 2026	Deadline to finalise Franchise Direct Signings
Next Week	PSL Cricketing Workshop
23 January 2027	PSL 12 Player Auction
18 March 2027	PSL 12 gets under way
2 May 2027	PSL 12 Final