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Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 is starting from 29 August 2025. The first match of PKL 12 will be played between Telugu Titans and Tamil Thalaivas at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Visakhapatnam. PKL returns to the port city of Vizag for the second time after 2018, making it one of the most exciting highlights of the upcoming pro kabaddi season.
After the opening venue Vizag, the league will take place in various cities like Jaipur, Chennai and Delhi with a total of 137 matches. The league follows a format where each team plays against every other team twice, and the season will end with the playoffs. The playoffs and final match are expected to conclude in December 2025 (exact dates to be announced).
Fans can watch all the matches live on Star Sports Network (TV) and stream them on JioHotstar (digital).
The PKL continues to grow and brings the excitement of kabaddi to fans across India and around the world.
Key Facts
Pro Kabaddi League was started in 2014 The pro kabaddi founder Charu Sharma, along with Anand Mahindra, was instrumental in launching the league through their company Mashal Sports. It immediately changed the way Kabaddi was perceived in India and across the globe. The vision of the founder of Pro Kabaddi was very clear, his aim was to create a professional league that could take Kabaddi to the global level. You can think of it just like IPL. Just like IPL has made its place at the top in the leagues across the world, similarly now Indian Pro Kabaddi is thinking about PKL. Only eight teams competed in the first season of the league and from here began a journey that transformed Kabaddi from a regional sport to a nationwide sport. Today, despite a lot of differences in cities like Mumbai, Chennai, and Bihar, this game is bringing everyone together.
The Pro Kabaddi established year was full of excitement and expectations which kept increasing with each season. The inception of Pro Kabaddi in the year 2014 laid a strong foundation for the growth of the Kabaddi League. The league quickly attracted a massive audience and reached over 435 million viewers during its first season on Star Sports. This was probably the first time in the country that so many people watched a match simultaneously. This was the first in India after the Indian Premier League in the sports industry which was of great significance. It had now become a new Pro Kabaddi which had become a mainstream sport in India, not only in rural areas. PKL became the first champion of Pro Kabaddi League by defeating Jaipur Pink Panthers and U Mumba in the first league of season 1.
PKL has always focused not only on the game but also on the performance of the players and has introduced synthetic mats for better playing conditions, improved practice environment and inclusion of international players. All these changes have increased the competition level of Pro Kabaddi and made the game even more exciting for the fans with intense matches. The successful start of the league laid a very strong foundation for future seasons and established PKL as India's premier sporting event.
The Pro Kabaddi League had expanded to 12 teams in 2017. Team Gujarat, Haryana, Tamil and UP team aaded in the PKL teams. The expansion reflects the growing popularity of kabaddi and the league in India. The league also experimented with a zonal format to create regional rivalries. However, it soon switched back to a double round-robin system. This system ensures that each team will play two matches with every teams and to have a competitive structure.
Patna Pirates became the dominant team during this period and won three consecutive titles in season 3, 4 and 5 in year 2016 and 2017. Under the captaincy of Pardeep Narwal Patna Pirates set the standard for excellence in the Pro Kabaddi League and also set the record of the first player to score over 1,000 points in Pro Kabaddi. This time also saw a hike in the PKL auction. Players like Pardeep Narwal earning bids of over ₹1.5 crore, which reflects the growing commercial value of the league.
Pro Kabaddi had established itself as one of the most popular sports leagues in India by 2020. The league touched new heights in viewership thanks to broadcast deals with Star Sports and streaming platforms like JioHotstar. The season structure changed and 137 matches were played every year. This change brought more excitement to the fans with more excitement. New cities like Jaipur, Chennai, Delhi and Visakhapatnam became regular venues and brought the sport even closer to fans in India.
PKL new champions have emerged in recent seasons. Teams like Dabang Delhi, Puneri Paltan and Haryana Steelers tasted the PKL Trophy. In the last season of PKL 2024 Haryana Steelers won their first title by defeating Patna Pirates in the final. The increasing depth of talent in Pro Kabaddi has made each season unpredictable and every team now has a great chance of winning the title.
The influence of this new pro kabaddi league has spread beyond the field, as it has helped kabaddi grow globally. The arrival of international players from Iran, Korea, Thailand, Chinese Taipei and Bangladesh, better team management and higher salaries have given kabaddi a chance to emerge as a professional sport. Pro Kabaddi upcoming season is going to bring even more exciting changes which will help this league gain more fame in world sports, along with this the teams will strengthen their team and improve the gameplay.
| Season | Year | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | U Mumba |
| 2 | 2015 | U Mumba | Bengaluru Bulls |
| 3 | 2016 (Jan) | Patna Pirates | U Mumba |
| 4 | 2016 (Jun) | Patna Pirates | Jaipur Pink Panthers |
| 5 | 2017 | Patna Pirates | Gujarat Fortune Giants |
| 6 | 2018-19 | Bengaluru Bulls | Gujarat Fortune Giants |
| 7 | 2019 | Bengal Warriors | Dabang Delhi K.C. |
| 8 | 2021-22 | Dabang Delhi K.C. | Patna Pirates |
| 9 | 2022 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | Puneri Paltan |
| 10 | 2023-24 | Puneri Paltan | Haryana Steelers |
| 11 | 2024 | Haryana Steelers | Patna Pirates |
The Pro Kabaddi League has played a very important role in changing the perception of Kabaddi in India. This regional sport, which was once played in villages and on a small scale, has now become a part of the mainstream. By presenting the traditional sport in a modern way, broadcasting, live streaming and on a professional level, the league has touched the hearts of millions of people and has given them another sporting festival for entertainment after the IPL. The Pro Kabaddi team structure has played a vital role in exposing the hidden talents of rural and urban areas, giving players a platform to showcase their skills.
The vision of the pro kabaddi founder Charu Sharma has played a crucial role in transforming kabaddi from a regional pastime into a mainstream professional sport across India. Pro Kabaddi success has inspired similar Kabaddi leagues in other countries. This league brought together fans from different regions of India, making Kabaddi a favorite sport of millions.
The main title sponsor for Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 has not been announced publicly by the organisers or on the official PKL platform as of now. This comes after the conclusion of the previous sponsorship contract with smartphone brand Vivo. It began in 2017 with a 5 years deal worth between ₹275 crore to ₹300 crore. This sponsorship was Vivo’s one of the biggest non-cricket sports deals in India and undoubtedly its boosted PKL's commercial visibility and reputation.
Vivo is a leading sports brand in India beside Pro Kabaddi. Vivo partnered with major leagues such as the cricket league Indian Premier League (IPL) and in football leagues like the Indian Super League (MSL). This partnership leaves Vivo's primary focus on India's fastest growing sports category to build the brand's presence.
The official media rights for the Pro League will remain with Star Sports Network for television broadcasts, under a multi-year exclusivity deal worth approximately ₹180 crores until 2025. Digital broadcasting will be handled by Jio Hotstar, which also offers live streaming across multiple digital platforms. This comprehensive marketing strategy ensures a wide reach across traditional and digital audiences.
Even without an announced title sponsor for Season 12, PKL has a strong list of associate and official sponsors who support the broadcast, fan engagement and on-ground activities. The list below includes those major brands.
These sponsors are contributing to the growing commercial ecosystem of of Indian Pro Kabaddi and helping it in maintaining its position as a leading Indian sports.
| Team | Owner(s) | Main Sponsor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Jaipur Pink Panthers | JSW Sports | JSW Group, UltraTech Cement |
| U Mumba | Unilazer Ventures Private Limited | Amul Macho, Roff, Force Motors |
| Patna Pirates | Rajesh V Shah (KVS Energy and Sports Ltd.) | Various local and associate sponsors |
| Bengaluru Bulls | WL League Pvt. Ltd | JSW Group |
| Bengal Warriors | Capri Global Holdings | Capri Global, GMR Group |
| Dabang Delhi K.C. | Doit Sports Management (Radha Kapoor Khanna) | Fun88 (Title Sponsor), Omtex, MyMaster11 |
| Puneri Paltan | Insurekot Sports Private Limited | Andreas STIHL, League11 |
| Haryana Steelers | JSW Sports | Borosil Glass, JSW Group |
| Telugu Titans | Cosmos Entertainment (Srinivas Sreeramaneni, Mahesh Kolli) | Bicycle, AMGreen |
| Tamil Thalaivas | Magnum Sports Private Limited | Kosmik Group, Various associate sponsors |
| Gujarat Giants | Adani Group (Adani Wilmar Ltd) | Adani Group-affiliated brands |
| UP Yoddha | GMR Group | Ananda Dairy, DafaNews, Royal Enfield |
Pro Kabaddi broadcast partners Star Sports and JioHotstar, associate sponsors and team level sponsorships provide a strong business foundation. This sponsorship ecosystem helped the PKL to continue emerge as India's one of the top professional sports leagues. This ensures more brand visibility and a wider fan engagement across the country.
Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 (2025) will run from August 29 to approximately November-December 2025. PKL 12 matches will be held in four major cities of India like Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai and Delhi. This multi city design has been done to maintain a balanced schedule for all 12 teams which brings high energy Kabaddi action for diverse regional fans.
City wise Schedule and Venues
Vizag (29 August - 11 September 2025)
| Date | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | Telugu Titans vs Tamil Thalaivas | 20:00 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Bengaluru Bulls vs Puneri Paltan | 21:00 |
| 30 Aug 2025 | Telugu Titans vs UP Yoddha | 20:00 |
| 30 Aug 2025 | U Mumba vs Gujarat Giants | 21:00 |
| 31 Aug 2025 | Tamil Thalaivas vs U Mumba | 20:00 |
| 31 Aug 2025 | Bengal Warriors vs Haryana Steelers | 21:00 |
| 1 Sep 2025 | Patna Pirates vs UP Yoddha | 20:00 |
| 1 Sep 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs Gujarat Giants | 21:00 |
| 2 Sep 2025 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Bengaluru Bulls | 20:00 |
| 2 Sep 2025 | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Patna Pirates | 21:00 |
| 3 Sep 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs Bengal Warriors | 20:00 |
| 3 Sep 2025 | Haryana Steelers vs U Mumba | 21:00 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Telugu Titans | 20:00 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | 21:00 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | U Mumba vs Bengaluru Bulls | 20:00 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | Haryana Steelers vs UP Yoddha | 21:00 |
| 6 Sep 2025 | Patna Pirates vs Bengaluru Bulls | 20:00 |
| 6 Sep 2025 | Tamil Thalaivas vs Gujarat Giants | 21:00 |
| 7 Sep 2025 | Bengal Warriors vs Telugu Titans | 20:00 |
| 7 Sep 2025 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | 21:00 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | Haryana Steelers vs Bengaluru Bulls | 20:00 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs Patna Pirates | 21:00 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Bengal Warriors | 20:00 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | 21:00 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | U Mumba vs Telugu Titans | 20:00 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | UP Yoddha vs Puneri Paltan | 21:00 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | U Mumba vs Patna Pirates | 20:00 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Gujarat Giants | 21:00 |
The Indian Pro Kabaddi League will kick off at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Vizag. The first match of PKL season 12 will be between Telugu Titans vs Tamil Thalaivas on August 29 at 8:00 PM IST. Vizag will host the opening weekend and preliminary matches which will include matches of major teams like Bengaluru Bulls, Puneri Paltan and U Mumba.
Jaipur (12 September - 28 September 2025)
| Date | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2025 | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Bengaluru Bulls | 20:00 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs Tamil Thalaivas | 21:00 |
| 13 Sep 2025 | Haryana Steelers vs Patna Pirates | 20:00 |
| 13 Sep 2025 | U Mumba vs Gujarat Giants | 21:00 |
| 14 Sep 2025 | Bengal Warriors vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | 20:00 |
| 14 Sep 2025 | UP Yoddha vs Telugu Titans | 21:00 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Puneri Paltan | 20:00 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | Tamil Thalaivas vs Haryana Steelers | 21:00 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | Patna Pirates vs Bengaluru Bulls | 20:00 |
| 16 Sep 2025 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs U Mumba | 21:00 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Yoddha | 20:00 |
| 17 Sep 2025 | Telugu Titans vs Bengal Warriors | 21:00 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Haryana Steelers | 20:00 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | 21:00 |
| 19 Sep 2025 | U Mumba vs Bengal Warriors | 20:00 |
| 19 Sep 2025 | Patna Pirates vs Telugu Titans | 21:00 |
| 20 Sep 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs Tamil Thalaivas | 20:00 |
| 20 Sep 2025 | Bengaluru Bulls vs UP Yoddha | 21:00 |
| 21 Sep 2025 | Haryana Steelers vs Puneri Paltan | 20:00 |
| 21 Sep 2025 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | 21:00 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | Bengal Warriors vs Patna Pirates | 20:00 |
| 22 Sep 2025 | Tamil Thalaivas vs U Mumba | 21:00 |
| 23 Sep 2025 | UP Yoddha vs Haryana Steelers | 20:00 |
| 23 Sep 2025 | Telugu Titans vs Bengaluru Bulls | 21:00 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs Gujarat Giants | 20:00 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | Patna Pirates vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | 21:00 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs UP Yoddha | 20:00 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | Bengal Warriors vs Telugu Titans | 21:00 |
| 26 Sep 2025 | U Mumba vs Haryana Steelers | 20:00 |
| 26 Sep 2025 | Tamil Thalaivas vs Puneri Paltan | 21:00 |
| 27 Sep 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs Bengaluru Bulls | 20:00 |
| 27 Sep 2025 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Patna Pirates | 21:00 |
| 28 Sep 2025 | UP Yoddha vs Tamil Thalaivas | 20:00 |
| 28 Sep 2025 | Telugu Titans vs Haryana Steelers | 21:00 |
The second round of the Pro Kabaddi League Jaipur will be held at the SMS Indoor Stadium. The matches will be played here for the next two and a half weeks, in which local fans will get a chance to watch the matches of major teams including Jaipur Pink Panthers.
Chennai (29 September 29 - 12 October 2025)
| Date | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2025 | UP Yoddhas vs Gujarat Giants | 20:00 |
| 29 Sep 2025 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Haryana Steelers | 21:00 |
| 30 Sep 2025 | Telugu Titans vs Patna Pirates | 20:00 |
| 30 Sep 2025 | Bengal Warriorz vs Puneri Paltan | 21:00 |
| 1 Oct 2025 | Haryana Steelers vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | 20:00 |
| 1 Oct 2025 | U Mumba vs Tamil Thalaivas | 21:00 |
| 2 Oct 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs Bengaluru Bulls | 20:00 |
| 2 Oct 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs U Mumba | 21:00 |
| 3 Oct 2025 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs UP Yoddhas | 20:00 |
| 3 Oct 2025 | Tamil Thalaivas vs Haryana Steelers | 21:00 |
| 4 Oct 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | 20:00 |
| 4 Oct 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs Bengal Warriorz | 21:00 |
| 5 Oct 2025 | UP Yoddhas vs Telugu Titans | 20:00 |
| 5 Oct 2025 | Bengaluru Bulls vs Tamil Thalaivas | 21:00 |
| 6 Oct 2025 | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | 20:00 |
| 6 Oct 2025 | UP Yoddhas vs Patna Pirates | 21:00 |
| 7 Oct 2025 | Patna Pirates vs Tamil Thalaivas | 20:00 |
| 7 Oct 2025 | Haryana Steelers vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | 21:00 |
| 8 Oct 2025 | Telugu Titans vs Haryana Steelers | 20:00 |
| 8 Oct 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba | 21:00 |
| 9 Oct 2025 | Bengal Warriorz vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | 20:00 |
| 9 Oct 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Yoddhas | 21:00 |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | 20:00 |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Bengal Warriorz vs U Mumba | 21:00 |
| 11 Oct 2025 | Bengaluru Bulls vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | 20:00 |
| 11 Oct 2025 | Tamil Thalaivas vs Puneri Paltan | 21:00 |
| 12 Oct 2025 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Puneri Paltan | 20:00 |
| 12 Oct 2025 | Bengal Warriorz vs Bengaluru Bulls | 21:00 |
The Chennai leg of PKL 2025 will witness a lot of thrilling matches at the SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium from 29 September to 12 October 2025. The home team Tamil Thalaivas will be seen in action in several key matches along with thrilling contests between all the other franchises. Chennai fans can look forward to Kabaddi matches on consecutive evenings as the race for playoff spots heats up before the league reaches its final stage in Delhi.
Delhi (13 October - to November or December 2025)
| Date | MatchTime (IST) | |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2025 | Patna Pirates vs Haryana Steelers | 20:00 |
| 13 Oct 2025 | U Mumba vs UP Yoddhas | 21:00 |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Patna Pirates vs Gujarat Giants | 20:00 |
| 14 Oct 2025 | UP Yoddhas vs Tamil Thalaivas | 21:00 |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Telugu Titans vs Bengal Warriorz | 19:00 |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Puneri Paltan | 20:00 |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs Tamil Thalaivas | 21:00 |
| 16 Oct 2025 | Bengaluru Bulls vs Patna Pirates | 19:00 |
| 16 Oct 2025 | Telugu Titans vs U Mumba | 20:00 |
| 16 Oct 2025 | UP Yoddhas vs Haryana Steelers | 21:00 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Bengal Warriorz vs Patna Pirates | 19:00 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Tamil Thalaivas vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | 20:00 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs UP Yoddhas | 21:00 |
| 18 Oct 2025 | Bengaluru Bulls vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | 19:00 |
| 18 Oct 2025 | Telugu Titans vs Puneri Paltan | 20:00 |
| 18 Oct 2025 | Bengal Warriorz vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | 21:00 |
| 19 Oct 2025 | Telugu Titans vs Gujarat Giants | 19:00 |
| 19 Oct 2025 | U Mumba vs Haryana Steelers | 20:00 |
| 19 Oct 2025 | Patna Pirates vs Puneri Paltan | 21:00 |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Bengal Warriorz vs Tamil Thalaivas | 19:00 |
| 21 Oct 2025 | U Mumba vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | 20:00 |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Haryana Steelers vs Gujarat Giants | 21:00 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Haryana Steelers vs Telugu Titans | 19:00 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Bengaluru Bulls vs Bengal Warriorz | 20:00 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Patna Pirates | 21:00 |
| 23 Oct 2025 | Bengaluru Bulls vs Gujarat Giants | 19:00 |
| 23 Oct 2025 | UP Yoddhas vs U Mumba | 20:00 |
| 23 Oct 2025 | Patna Pirates vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | 21:00 |
The Delhi leg will be the final leg of the PKL 2025 league stage. As per the information provided by Pro Kabaddi, the match will run from 13 to 23 October at Thyagaraj Sports Complex. Every match in Delhi will be important for the Pro Kabaddi teams as the teams will play matches to secure their playoff spots before moving on to the knockout stage of the tournament. Although the final date has not been officially confirmed yet, the playoffs and the grand finale are also likely to be held in Delhi between November to December 2025. Due to which we will get to see this Pro Kabaddi final match from the capital of the country itself.
A total of 137 Pro Kabaadi League matches are evenly distributed across these four venues in successive stages. Teams usually spend around 15-20 days at each venue. This allows players adequate rest and travel time between stages and ensures continued fan participation in each city.
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The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has seen a major growth in its tournament value and team budgets since its launch in 2014. Initially, the league operated on a modest scale, with starting team salaries around ₹60 lakh and maximum individual bids for players under ₹13 lakh. But a decade later, PKL has transformed into a premium sports league, reflected in rising franchise valuations, player auction expenses and total league revenue.
The tournament has massively seen growth in size and financially. The total amount spent in the 2025 player auction has reached approximately ₹59.06 crore. This has now led to a tough competition among teams in the 2025 PKL auction to acquire top players. This figure is much higher than the expenditure incurred in the IPL 2024 auction, which was previously reported to be slightly lower. PKL has now become one of the most financially strong non-cricket leagues in India, after a record bids of ₹2.23 crore on players like Mohammad Reza Shadloui Chianeh.
Not just that, with the rise in auctions, franchise valuations are now over ₹100 crore per team on average. This is a huge jump from the early years when the league was still looking for commercial stability.
| Team | Estimated Team Value (₹ Crores) |
|---|---|
| Jaipur Pink Panthers | 110 |
| U Mumba | 105 |
| Patna Pirates | 108 |
| Bengaluru Bulls | 115 |
| Bengal Warriorz | 112 |
| Dabang Delhi K.C. | 109 |
| Puneri Paltan | 107 |
| Haryana Steelers | 113 |
| Telugu Titans | 106 |
| Tamil Thalaivas | 104 |
| Gujarat Giants | 120 |
| UP Yoddha | 111 |
The PKL tournament and team budgets clearly reflect the team's brand equity, sponsorship deals, player investments and regional market presence by 2025. The continued growth in PKL's commercial ecosystem reflects strong investor confidence and love for Kabaddi in India.
Pro Kabaddi League has received strong coverage on domestic and international broadcasts due to its wide popularity. It is the third most watched sports league in India after IPL and ISL.
For the Pro Kabaadi season 12 the digital streaming and TV rights to JioCinema/Disney+ Hotstar and Star Sports Network in India. Its under a deal worth around ₹180 crore per year until 2027. PKL matches are currently broadcast in Hindi, English, Telugu and Tamil and looking at its fan base, it seems that soon PKL can be broadcast in other languages like Bhojpuri and Bengali like IPL.
The global rights extend to the US, UK, Middle East and Canada, which is broadcast to the diaspora and regions with keen interest in Kabaddi.
| Country | Channels / Platforms | Rights Till |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports, JioCinema/Hotstar | 2027 |
| United States | Sports18 US, Jio Platforms | 2025 |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports, Jio Platforms | 2025 |
| Middle East | OSN Sports, Jio Platforms | 2025 |
| Canada | Sports18 Canada | 2025 |
PKL’s multi-language, multi-region coverage ensures fans worldwide enjoy live matches and updates, making it one of the most widely accessible non-cricket leagues from India.
The Pro Kabaddi League 2025 season is bringing many changes compared to last year. For the first time, the Pro Kabaddi League has extended its event from late August to November-December. This will give the players more days to rest and the team's recovery will be better. The tournament will be held in four major cities. This time there will be more focus on fan engagement with interactive digital experiences and augmented reality based match analysis available through official apps.
New rule changes have been made to increase the pace of matches and scoring opportunities. The player auction saw record breaking players bids, especially for foreign star players. It indicates the increase in competition between teams. PKL will now be broadcast in Hindi, English, Telugu and Tamil languages with the aim of reaching an even wider audience.
These changes together make PKL 2025 the most fan friendly, competitive and accessible season yet, further elevating its position as India’s premier kabaddi league.
When do Pro Kabaddi 2025 starts?
Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 (2025) will begin on 29 August 2025. The opening match will be played between Telugu Titans and Tamil Thalaivas at 8:00 PM IST at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Vizag (Visakhapatnam).
Where Pro Kabaddi 2025 will be played?
Pro Kabaddi League 2025 will be held in indoor stadiums of major cities like Visakhapatnam, Jaipur, Chennai and Delhi for covering all regions.
Whose team is strong in Kabaddi?
The strong teams in Pro Kabaddi 2025 include Jaipur Pink Panthers, Bengaluru Bulls and Gujarat Giants. These Pro Kabaddi teams are known for their balanced squads, star raiders and solid defense makes them top contenders.
How much do Kabaddi teams cost?
Each Kabaddi team in the Pro Kabaddi League 2025 is valued between ₹100 to ₹120 crores. This reflects brand strength, player investment and regional fan base.
When was the very first Pro Kabaddi?
The first Pro Kabaddi League season took place in 2014 and ran from July to 31 August 2014. The opening match was played between U Mumba and Jaipur Pink Panthers. Jaipur defeated U Mumba to win the PKL title for the first time.
Who won Pro Kabaddi season 11?
Haryana Steelers won Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 (2024) by defeating Patna Pirates with 32-23 in the final in Pune and clinching their first PKL title win.
Kabaddi coach Rambir Singh Khokar, who is one of the Dronacharya Award winners in the lifetime category, has stated that he was always very dedicated to coaching and never used to miss the practice sessions. He has also mentioned that despite the delay, he is happy to be rewarded.
Was always dedicated to my job as I loved it, says Rambir Singh Khokar
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