The 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) will begin on August 29, Mashal Sports, the league’s organiser, announced on Wednesday. The previous season saw the Haryana Steelers win their maiden title, and after an exciting two-day auction, the next iteration promises to be a thrilling competition. “We are thrilled to unveil the commencement … Read more
The 2025 Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) auction will take place on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai, with over 500 players expected to go under the hammer. Over 11 seasons, franchises have invested heavily to secure the world’s top talent, and this year’s auction is poised to break records for the highest-priced players in … Read more
As the Pro Kabaddi League nears its 12th season, all 12 franchises are gearing up towards the player auction that is set to take place on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai. Before the auction, a total of 83 players were retained across three categories with 25 from the Elite Retained Players, 23 from … Read more
More than 500 players are under the hammer during the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 auction, held in Mumbai on May 31 and June 1. The pool comprised the players released by the franchises after Season 11 alongside other domestic names. Additionally, the player pool also included 24 players from the two finalists of … Read more
On day 1 of the PKL Season 12 auction, held in Mumbai on May 31, the top 40 players went under the hammer. For the first time in PKL history, 10 players crossed the Rs 1 crore mark in a single edition. Notably, only two players, including the ‘record breaker’ Pardeep Narwal, went unsold. PRO … Read more
Following a positive reception during its inaugural event, the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is planning to host another edition of the Melbourne Raid in October–November. “We will most probably be repeating the Melbourne Raid initiative this year, too, especially when India’s cricket team plays the T20 series against Australia. It’s going to be a difficult … Read more
A highlight of the Player Auction ahead of season 12 of the Pro was the use of the new Final Bid Match (FBM) rule which allows teams to buy back their released players by matching the final auction bid price. This time, an amendment was made for teams to opt to retain a released player … Read more
The Pro Kabaddi League has consistently attracted top foreign talent, with franchises investing heavily to add international experience to their squads. The PKL 12 auction promises more big spends as all 12 teams aim to strengthen their lineups. Here are the five most expensive international players in PKL history: Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh (Rs 2.35 crore) … Read more
U Mumba has announced that Anil Chaprana will join the Pro Kabaddi League franchise as its new head coach on Monday. He takes over the reins from Rakesh Kumar, who decided to part ways just days before the upcoming PKL auction scheduled to be held in Mumbai on May 31 and June 1. “We are … Read more
Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) on Saturday announced the ‘Elite Retained Players’, ‘Retained Young Players’, and ‘New Young Players’ for Season 12, ahead of the auction set to take place on May 31 and June 1 in Mumbai. Top players retained by their respective teams include Sunil Kumar and Amirmohammad Zafardanesh (U Mumba), Jaideep Dahiya (Haryana … Read more