Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) will return for its 12th season – starting on August 29 – with 12 teams battling for ultimate glory across cities like Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai and Delhi. The tournament opens with a blockbuster weekend in Vizag at Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, on Friday, with Telugu Titans facing Tamil Thalaivas and Bengaluru Bulls locking horns with Puneri Paltan in the second clash of the day.
On Saturday, August 30, the home side Telugu Titans will once again take the mat, this time against UP Yoddhas for the first match of the evening, before U Mumba take on the Gujarat Giants.
Meanwhile, Super Sunday will witness Tamil Thalaivas and U Mumba battle it out, as the reigning champions Haryana Steelers start their title defence against the Bengal Warriorz, closing out an exciting opening three days of kabaddi action.
“In PKL, the thrill begins from the first match. Every team treats the opener like a final,” said JioStar PKL expert Rishank Devadiga.
The PKL’s return to Vizag marks an exciting homecoming for the coastal city after a seven-year hiatus. The Andhra Pradesh city last witnessed the thrills of PKL action during the sixth season in 2018 Th city also hosted PKL games in seasons 1 and 3.
The action will then shift to Jaipur’s Indoor Hall, SMS Stadium from Friday, September 12, featuring exciting clashes between two-time champions Jaipur Pink Panthers and Bengaluru Bulls, followed by Tamil Thalaivas taking on Bengal Warriorz.
The third leg kicks off at Chennai’s SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium on September 29. UP Yoddhas will face Gujarat Giants, while Dabang Delhi K.C. will face Haryana Steelers in a clash that will see Naveen Kumar face off against his former side.
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The league stage of Season 12 will reach its crescendo at Delhi’s Thyagaraj Sports Complex from October 13, featuring the Patna Pirates, who will battle Haryana Steelers, while U Mumba face off against UP Yoddhas. In an exciting return, the league rounds will culminate with triple headers, ensuring the fans get nonstop kabaddi action heading into the playoff stage of the competition.
The playoffs schedule will be revealed on a later date.
