The Pakistan Hockey Federation has opened up a tender process for broadcasting rights to the inaugural edition of its new league, which it has confirmed will take place in February next year.
The Pakistan Observer newspaper reported that six teams from Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Kashmir, Karachi and Lahore will compete in the first-ever Pakistan Hockey League.
Games are scheduled to take place in Faisalabad, Gojra, Karachi and Lahore, with 30 international players set to compete.
The PHF has also opened up the application process for a title sponsor of the new competition.