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Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Pro Kabaddi League 12 to start on August 29
The 12th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League will commence on August 29, the organisers announced on Wednesday. The 12th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League will commence on August 29, the organisers announced on Wednesday. The new season will see the reigning champions, Haryana Steelers, return to defend their maiden title win from last year. "With all 12 franchises strengthening their squads through the recently concluded auction, the upcoming season promises to deliver unprecedented levels of competition and entertainment," the organisers said. The venues and other details will be announced soon, event organisers Mashal Sports said. The auction for season 12 took place in Mumbai on May 31 and June 1, where a record-breaking 10 players secured contracts exceeding ₹1 crore, setting a new benchmark for the competition.
New Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Pro Kabaddi League announces Season 12 dates
This year Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 will begin from August 29. This was announced on Wednesday by Mashal Sports, the organisers of the Pro Kabaddi League. Following the success of eleven thrilling seasons, PKL is set to enter an exciting new chapter. The venues and other details for Season 12 will be announced later. According to a PKL statement, "Season 12 will witness reigning champions Haryana Steelers return to defend their maiden title after their spectacular victory in Season 11. The competitive balance of the league continues to showcase the unpredictability that has made PKL one of India's most exciting sporting spectacles." The statement says that with all twelve franchises strengthening their squads through the recently concluded auction, the upcoming season promises to deliver unprecedented levels of competition and entertainment. Commenting on the commencement of Season 12, Anupam Goswami, business head of Mashal & League Commissioner – Pro Kabaddi, stated, 'We are thrilled to unveil the commencement date for PKL Season 12. Following a record-breaking Player Auction, which saw 10 players cross the INR 1 crore mark, we have set a foundation for what promises to be our most competitive season yet. We look forward to bringing fans another thrilling chapter of kabaddi action.' The highly anticipated Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 Player Auction took place in Mumbai on May 31 and June 1, where a record-breaking 10 players secured contracts exceeding INR 1 crore, setting a new benchmark for the competition.
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Business Standard
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Pro Kabaddi League 2025 auction date, venue and live streaming details
Mashal Sports, the official organisers of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), have confirmed that the PKL Season 12 Player Auction will take place on 31 May and 1 June 2025 in Mumbai. This marks the beginning of a new chapter for one of India's most-watched sporting leagues, as teams gear up to rebuild and reinforce their squads ahead of the upcoming season. Following the successful conclusion of Season 11, where Haryana Steelers clinched their maiden title with a win over the three-time champions Patna Pirates, the excitement is already brewing. The upcoming auction is expected to draw attention not just for its high-profile buys but also for how franchises strategise their picks in pursuit of kabaddi supremacy. Anupam Goswami, League Chairman and Business Head of Mashal Sports, expressed that the auction would act as a springboard for franchises to showcase their planning, intent and hunger for success. He noted that it also represents a chance to highlight the global talent pool available in kabaddi and serves as a vital component in team-building ahead of the new season. The 2024 players auction of PKL saw records being created, with a total of eight players crossing the one-crore mark. Sachin Tanwar, who was bought by Tamil Thalaivas for ₹2.15 crore, was the league's most expensive player of the season. Top 10 most expensive players of PKL 2024: Rank Player Team Price (₹) 1 Sachin Tanwar Tamil Thalaivas ₹2.15 Crore 2 Mohammadreza Chiyaneh Haryana Steelers ₹2.07 Crore 3 Guman Singh Gujarat Giants ₹1.97 Crore 4 Pawan Sehrawat Telugu Titans ₹1.725 Crore 5 Bharat Hooda UP Yoddhas ₹1.30 Crore 6 Maninder Singh Bengal Warriorz ₹1.15 Crore 7 Ajinkya Pawar Bengaluru Bulls ₹1.107 Crore 8 Sunil Kumar U Mumba ₹1.015 Crore 9 Manjeet U Mumba ₹80 Lakhs 10 Shubham Shinde Patna Pirates ₹70 Lakhs PKL 2025 auction: Live streaming and telecast details When will the auction for Pro Kabaddi League 2025 take place? The players auction of PKL 2025 will take place on 31 May and 1 June. Where will the auction for Pro Kabaddi League 2025 take place? The players auction for PKL 2025 will take place in Mumbai on 31 May and 1 June. Where to watch live telecast of Pro Kabaddi League 2025 auction in India? The live telecast details of the PKL 2025 players auction are yet to be announced. Where to watch live streaming of Pro Kabaddi League 2025 auction in India? The live streaming of the PKL 2025 players auction will be available on PKL's YouTube page. Fans can also follow live updates on PKL's official website and social media handles.
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Dates announced for Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 player auction
Mashal Sports has announced that the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 player auction will take place in Mumbai on May 31 and June 1. The season 12 auction comes after the successful conclusion of PKL Season 11, which saw Haryana Steelers win the trophy for the first time after beating three-time champions Patna Pirates in the final on December 29, 2024. The league's journey began in 2014, and over the past 11 Seasons, there have been 8 different champions. Season 11 of PKL - held from October 18, 2024, to December 29, 2024 - was a significant milestone, as the league entered its second decade, which further solidifies PKL's position as one of India's premier sporting leagues, enabling sustained growth and interest in kabaddi. The upcoming player auction for PKL season 12 kicks off yet another glorious chapter of rivalries, a passionate title defence, and the unmatched energy of kabaddi fans from across India and the globe. Anupam Goswami, Business Head of Mashal and League Chairman of Pro Kabaddi League, said in a statement, "We are happy to announce the dates for the PKL Season 12 Player Auction. The PKL Player Auction is the launch pad for our teams to demonstrate their strategy, determination, and ambition to become high-performers for the upcoming Season. It also serves as a platform to showcase the wealth of global talent for India's indigenous sport. We look forward to seeing how teams tap into our rich talent pool to build their squads at the upcoming PKL Season 12 Player Auction." Under the aegis and sanction from the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), Mashal Sports and JioStar have built PKL into one of India's most successful sports leagues. The competition consists of the largest number of matches among all sports leagues in India. The Pro Kabaddi League has transformed India's indigenous sport of Kabaddi and its athletes on the national and global stage.
