Pakistan\u2019s largest and most celebrated sporting event, HBLPSL, returns for its 11th\u00a0season as the tournament takes off today in Lahore, marking the beginning of a new era.<\/p>\n
The tournament will feature more than 40 matches in Lahore and Karachi, with the final match scheduled for 3 May 2026 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.<\/p>\n
This year represents a significant milestone with the induction of two new franchises \u2013 Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindi Pindiz \u2013 taking the total number of teams to eight. The new teams have strengthened the League\u2019s national footprint and its commitment to regional representation and fan engagement across Pakistan.<\/p>\n
HBL is the Title Sponsor of the League since its inception a decade ago in 2016. HBL has renewed its title sponsorship for HBLPSL 11(2026) and 12 (2027) \u2013 extending the Bank\u2019s partnership with the League to 12 years.<\/p>\n
Commenting on the new season, Ali Habib, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer \u2013 HBL said, \u201cHBL\u2019s continued partnership, now over 10 years, with PSL reinforces the Bank\u2019s core philosophy of \u2018enabling dreams\u2019.<\/p>\n
HBL remains committed to amplifying the success of this tournament, further elevating the stature of HBLPSL on the global stage.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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