Each PSL 12 franchise can directly sign one marquee player between 23 October and 23 November 2026, before the player auction on 23 January 2027. The player must not have featured in PSL 10 or PSL 11. The window opened on 23 October 2026.
Last checked 23 October 2026. The tracker below lists a signing only after a franchise or the PCB announces it.
PSL 12 direct-signing rules
- The window is 23 October to 23 November 2026.
- Each of the eight franchises may sign one marquee player directly.
- The player must not have featured in PSL 10 or PSL 11.
- Retention and trade rules are separate and have not been published.
Direct signings tracker
| Franchise | Player signed | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lahore Qalandars | None announced | Open |
| Islamabad United | None announced | Open |
| Karachi Kings | None announced | Open |
| Multan Sultans | None announced | Open |
| Peshawar Zalmi | None announced | Open |
| Quetta Gladiators | None announced | Open |
| Hyderabad Kingsmen | None announced | Open |
| Rawalpindiz | None announced | Open |
As of 23 October 2026 we have not recorded any announced signing.
What happens next?
After the window closes on 23 November 2026, franchises finalise retentions and trades, and the PSL 12 auction follows on 23 January 2027. See the PSL 12 auction page for the status of each step.