PSL 2027 Teams List: All 8 Pakistan Super League Franchises
PSL 2027 will feature eight teams – the six original franchises plus Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindiz, who joined in 2026. Explore every team’s captain, coach, home city, titles and full PSL 2027 squad.
PSL 2027 Teams at a Glance
| Team | Home city | Captain (2026) | Head coach (2026) | PSL titles | PSL 2026 finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad United | Islamabad | Shadab Khan | Luke Ronchi | 3 (2016, 2018, 2024) | 2nd in league; lost in Eliminator 2 |
| Karachi Kings | Karachi | David Warner | Ravi Bopara | 1 (2020) | 6th in league (10 pts) |
| Lahore Qalandars | Lahore | Shaheen Shah Afridi | Russell Domingo | 3 (2022, 2023, 2025) | 5th in league (10 pts) |
| Peshawar Zalmi | Peshawar | Babar Azam | Ottis Gibson | 2 (2017, 2026) | Champions – 1st in league (17 pts) |
| Quetta Gladiators | Quetta | Saud Shakeel | Moin Khan | 1 (2019) | 7th in league (6 pts) |
| Multan Sultans | Multan | Ashton Turner | Tim Paine | 1 (2021) | 3rd in league; lost Eliminator 1 |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | Hyderabad, Sindh | Marnus Labuschagne | Jason Gillespie | 0 (runners-up 2026) | Runners-up – 4th in league |
| Rawalpindiz | Rawalpindi | Mohammad Rizwan | — | 0 | 8th in league (2 pts) |
How Many Teams Are in PSL 2027?
There are 8 teams in PSL 2027. The league began in 2016 with five teams, added Multan Sultans in 2018, and expanded to eight in 2026 when Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindiz were inducted through a franchise auction. The PCB has confirmed that the same eight franchises will contest PSL 12.
Most Successful PSL Teams
Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars share the record for most PSL titles with three each. Peshawar Zalmi have two, while Quetta Gladiators, Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans have one each. Check the full year-by-year list on the PSL winners list.
PSL Teams – FAQs
How many teams will play in PSL 2027?
Eight teams: Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, Multan Sultans, Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindiz.
Which are the new teams in PSL?
Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindiz are the newest PSL teams. Both joined for PSL 2026 (season 11).
Which PSL team has won the most titles?
Islamabad United (2016, 2018, 2024) and Lahore Qalandars (2022, 2023, 2025) have both won three PSL titles.
Who is the captain of Peshawar Zalmi?
Babar Azam captained Peshawar Zalmi to the PSL 2026 title.
Which team won PSL 2026?
Peshawar Zalmi won PSL 2026, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen in the final.