2016 Pakistan Super League

The 2016 Pakistan Super League, also known as PSL 1 and branded as HBL PSL 2016, was the debut edition of the Pakistan Super League, a professional Twenty20cricket league established by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The tournament featured five teams and was held from 4 to 23 February 2016 in the United Arab Emirates. The opening ceremony and first match of the tournament were held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 4 February 2016.

The final was held in Dubai on 23 February and saw Islamabad United defeating Quetta Gladiators by 6 wickets to win the first title. Dwayne Smith of Islamabad United was awarded the man of the match award for his innings of 73 runs from 51 balls. Ravi Bopara of the Karachi Kings was named player of the tournament.

Around half of the TV viewing audience in Pakistan watched matches in the competition at peak times.