Summary PCB said expanding PSL to eight teams boosted revenue, raising profit to Rs7.54 billion in 2026, much higher than previous years.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan Cricket Board officials told a Senate committee that expanding the Pakistan Super League to eight teams has significantly increased the board’s earnings.
They said PSL 2026 generated total revenue of more than Rs10.19 billion, while expenses stood at Rs2.64 billion.
That left PCB with a pre-tax profit of Rs7.54 billion, far higher than in previous years.
The board said the seventh team was sold for Rs1.75 billion and the eighth team for Rs1.85 billion.
Multan Sultans were also listed at Rs2.45 billion, and franchise fees from PSL 2026 came to Rs8.80 billion.
Officials told lawmakers that broadcasting rights, gate money and sponsorships mostly go to the teams, while PCB receives a five percent share. They also said senior PCB officers earn between Rs1.2 million and Rs2.4 million per month.
The committee was further informed that a cricket stadium usually costs Rs12 billion to Rs14 billion to build, while Karachi’s stadium renovation will cost about Rs5 billion.
Islamabad’s new cricket stadium is being built by the Capital Development Authority.
