July 11, 2025
BPL 2026 faces potential clash with PSL and IPL


The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2026 is on course to overlap with both the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Indian Premier League (IPL), raising alarms about player availability, broadcaster interest, and cricket’s crowded calendar.
The PSL has now been officially shifted to April–May, clashing with the IPL—prompted by the 2025 Champions Trophy scheduling. Expansion to eight teams in 2026 and delays mean the PSL could again run concurrently with the IPL next spring.
This sets the stage for another shuffle: BPL 2026, traditionally held in January–February, must now adapt to the ICC T20 World Cup in February–March, likely shifting into the busy April–May corridor. That puts it directly in the line of fire with the IPL and PSL.
- Player availability: A direct clash forces players—especially from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and other Asian nations—to choose between lucrative IPL/PSL contracts and national duty at the BPL.
- Overseas stars: The IPL offers the biggest financial draw, meaning BPL may lose marquee talent, impacting its global appeal.
- Franchise distress: BPL teams face uncertainty over scheduling, sponsorships, and broadcast rights, which could reduce revenue and disrupt planning.
Boards in Dialogue
- PCB stance: The PCB is reportedly pushing hard to make the IPL–PSL clash permanent, suggesting that the PSL can thrive without foreign stars.
- PSL franchises: Some have demanded clarity on player availability and NOC processes to protect recruitment and broadcast value.
- PCB's counter: They argue that overlapping franchise leagues can benefit Pakistan by making experienced local players available once the IPL concludes early May.
Cricket’s global calendar is groaning under pressure. The BPL finds itself between the financial giants of IPL and PSL in 2026. As boards juggle World Cup, bilateral series, and franchise commitments, fans and players could bear the brunt—missing talent, disrupted schedules, and packed T20 tournaments without breathing room.
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