What Punjab Cricket Association does

Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) is the BCCI-affiliated state governing body for cricket across Punjab and Union Territory of Chandigarh, formed in its current shape in 1968 through the merger of North Punjab and Southern Punjab Cricket Associations. Headquartered at the I.S. Bindra Stadium in Mohali (built 1992), PCA operates as a non-profit sports organization responsible for talent development, tournament organization, and stadium hosting across the territory. It administers a network of 16 affiliated district cricket associations and runs 15 regional coaching centers for men and 10 for women, supporting age-group pathways from U-14 through senior level for both genders.

PCA's core products and infrastructure consist of two international cricket stadiums — the legacy I.S. Bindra Stadium in Mohali and the new Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium at Mullanpur (New Chandigarh), which hosted its first IPL match in 2024 and is scheduled to host its first Test match in June 2026. Supporting facilities include a cricket academy, practice grounds, gymnasium, banquet halls, restaurant, swimming pool, health club, and residential accommodation. PCA runs the annual domestic cricket season covering Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and age-group competitions, and has launched the proprietary Sher-E-Punjab T20 Cup tournament (2023, 2024, Season 3).

PCA's revenue model combines four streams: (1) recurring club membership fees (Full Member Rs. 2,20,000 entrance + Rs. 3,600 annual; Corporate Member Rs. 3,25,000 with 3–5 slots; Senior Citizen Rs. 2,20,000 entrance + Rs. 1,800 annual); (2) match-day ticketing for international, IPL, and BCCI domestic fixtures sold via the PCA website and district.in; (3) corporate sponsorship and in-stadia advertising rights; and (4) facility rentals for banquet, restaurant, swimming pool, health club, and residential accommodation. Tournament prize money is also distributed (e.g., Rs 10 lakh for winning village in the Anandpur Sahib Premier League). PCA is governed by an elected Apex Council led by President Amarjit Singh and Secretary Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer. The association is not publicly traded, has no VC/PE ownership, and does not disclose financial results.

Name

Punjab Cricket Association

Legal name

Punjab Cricket Association

Website

https://cricketpunjab.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Punjab Cricket Association is the BCCI-affiliated state governing body for cricket across Punjab and Chandigarh UT, operating two international stadiums (Mohali and Mullanpur), a network of 16 district associations and coaching centers for men and women, and hosting IPL, international, and domestic cricket matches for revenue.

Ownership category

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Product category

Sports Governance and Cricket Administration

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

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Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

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National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Cricket governance
• Sports association
• Domestic cricket tournaments
• Cricket stadium hosting
• Player development

Headquarters

HQ city

Chandigarh

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Punjab Cricket Club membership fees including full membership at Rs. 2,20,000 plus annual subscription of Rs. 3,600; corporate membership at Rs. 3,25,000 per member; and over-65 full membership at Rs. 2,20,000 with reduced annual fee of Rs. 1,800.
2. Match Hosting and Ticketing: Revenue from hosting international bilateral matches, IPL games, and domestic BCCI tournaments through ticket sales to spectators.
3. Sponsorship and Advertising: In-stadia advertisement rights and sponsorship proposals for stadium branding, corporate sponsorship, and partnership deals.
4. Facility Rentals: Revenue from banquet hall, restaurant, swimming pool, health club facilities, and residential accommodation services for members and visiting teams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Punjab Cricket Association is the governing body for the development and organization of cricket in the State of Punjab and Union Territory of Chandigarh. It operates two international cricket stadiums, hosts BCCI-affiliated domestic tournaments (Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, age-group competitions) and invitational tournaments (Sher-E-Punjab T20 Cup), runs the Punjab Cricket Club with member facilities (health club, swimming pool, banquet hall, residential accommodation), and conducts cricket development through 15 regional coaching centers for men and 10 for women plus a cricket academy.

Product overview

The Punjab Cricket Association operates as the governing body for cricket in Punjab and Chandigarh, managing two international cricket stadiums (I.S. Bindra PCA Stadium Mohali and New International Cricket Stadium Mullanpur), a private club with health/fitness/recreation facilities, and organized domestic cricket tournaments. The association runs the PCA Domestic Cricket Season featuring Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy competitions, along with the Sher-E-Punjab T20 Cup tournament. It operates regional coaching centers across 15 districts and maintains a cricket academy for player development. The organization also facilitates ticketing services for international matches and provides sponsorship/advertisement opportunities at its stadium facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• I.S. Bindra PCA Stadium Mohali International cricket stadium in Mohali serving as the headquarters of Punjab Cricket Association, featuring world-class cricketing facilities, practice grounds, and a state-of-the-art gymnasium. Stadium includes AC Lounge (600 capacity), Pavilion Terrace (2,580), VIP Block (5,439), Chair Block (9,339), Student Block (2,500), North Pavilion (600), PCC Members Block (5,400), and Media Conference Hall (120 Print Media + 30 News Channels) on a 3.85-acre playing arena.
• New International Cricket Stadium (Mullanpur, New Chandigarh) International cricket stadium in Mullanpur area of New Chandigarh, also referred to as Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium and IS Bindra Cricket Stadium, hosting international fixtures and IPL matches.
• Punjab Cricket Club Membership

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCA operates as an affiliated state cricket association of BCCI, hosting BCCI domestic tournaments including Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Col C.K. Nayudu Trophy, Cooch Behar Trophy, Vinoo Mankad Trophy, and Vijay Merchant Trophy. BCCI provides organizational framework and tournament schedules.
• JSW SportsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWhile this partnership pertains to Cricket Association of Bengal, it demonstrates the model of sports management companies securing commercial and operational mandates for state cricket leagues in India.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tamil Nadu Cricket Association: State cricket governing body affiliated with BCCI operating M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk). Comparable stadium-hosting and domestic tournament mandate under the same BCCI framework as PCA.
• Hyderabad Cricket Association: State cricket association affiliated with BCCI managing Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. Direct peer with parallel revenue model from hosting international matches, IPL, and member subscriptions.
• Rajasthan Cricket Association: State cricket body affiliated with BCCI operating Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Direct peer with similar revenue mix from IPL hosting, Ranji Trophy operations, and district cricket structure.
• Cricket Association of Bengal: State cricket governing body in West Bengal operating Eden Gardens. Direct peer managing international and IPL match hosting alongside district cricket associations and member club.
• Karnataka State Cricket Association: State cricket governing body operating M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Directly comparable as a BCCI affiliate managing international venue hosting, Ranji Trophy teams, and member facilities.
• Mumbai Cricket Association: State cricket governing body affiliated with BCCI that operates Wankhede Stadium. Direct peer to PCA as both manage stadiums, domestic tournaments, district associations, and member clubs under BCCI framework.
• Delhi & District Cricket Association: BCCI-affiliated state cricket body operating Arun Jaitley Stadium (Feroz Shah Kotla). Same governance and revenue model as PCA across international hosting, IPL, domestic tournaments, and member services.
• Maharashtra Cricket Association: State cricket association operating the MCA International Stadium in Pune. Peer to PCA with matching BCCI affiliate role, international match hosting, and domestic tournament management.

Broad incumbents

• Board of Control for Cricket in India: National apex body governing all cricket in India. PCA is a BCCI affiliate, making BCCI its parent and the broader incumbent that sets tournament schedules, broadcasting rights, and revenue allocation rules governing all state associations.

Others

• International Cricket Council: Global governing body for cricket that sanctions international matches hosted at PCA's stadiums. Indirect peer that defines the international cricket calendar and match classification (Tests, ODIs, T20Is) PCA depends on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/realcricketpb
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDfnAKonAFQOUIpFji07H9Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/Real-Cricket-Punjab-669281999945000
• Instagraminstagram.com/pcacricketassociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/punjab-cricket-association---india

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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