PKL 2024 Playoffs: After an action packed 66 days and 132 league matches, the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2024 has entered its most thrilling phase – the playoffs! With the stakes higher than ever, the top six teams will battle it out for the coveted PKL Season 11 title at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune.
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PKL 2024 Playoffs: Teams, Schedule, Format, and Live Streaming Details
Teams Qualified for PKL 2024 Playoffs
The top six teams from the league stage have made it to the playoffs, divided into direct semi final qualifiers and eliminator contenders:
Direct Semi final Qualifiers
- Haryana Steelers – The first team to secure a playoff spot.
- Dabang Delhi KC – Finished second on the points table.
Eliminator Contenders
- UP Yoddhas – Consistent performers throughout the league stage.
- Patna Pirates – Known for their fiery comebacks.
- U Mumba – A balanced team with a strong defensive lineup.
- Jaipur Pink Panthers – The defending champions with their eyes set on another title.
PKL 2024 Playoff Schedule
The playoffs are set to kick off on Thursday, December 26, with two high stakes eliminators, followed by the semi finals on Friday, December 27, and the grand finale on Sunday, December 29.
Here’s the complete schedule:
| Match | Fixture | Date | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliminator 1 | UP Yoddhas vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | December 26, 2024 | 8:00 PM |
| Eliminator 2 | Patna Pirates vs U Mumba | December 26, 2024 | 9:00 PM |
| Semi-final 1 | Haryana Steelers vs Winner of Eliminator 1 | December 27, 2024 | 8:00 PM |
| Semi-final 2 | Dabang Delhi vs Winner of Eliminator 2 | December 27, 2024 | 9:00 PM |
| Final | Winner of Semi final 1 vs Winner of Semi final 2 | December 29, 2024 | 8:00 PM |
PKL 2024 Playoff Format
The PKL playoffs follow an eliminator semi final format:
- Eliminators:
- The third placed team (UP Yoddhas) faces the sixth placed team (Jaipur Pink Panthers) in Eliminator 1.
- The fourth placed team (Patna Pirates) faces the fifth placed team (U Mumba) in Eliminator 2.
- Winners of these matches advance to the semi finals, while the losers are eliminated.
- Semi finals:
- The first placed team (Haryana Steelers) faces the winner of Eliminator 1 in Semi final 1.
- The second placed team (Dabang Delhi KC) faces the winner of Eliminator 2 in Semi final 2.
- Final:
- The winners of the two semi finals will clash in the grand finale for the PKL Season 11 trophy.
Venue for PKL 2024 Playoffs
All playoff matches will take place at the iconic Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi, Pune. Known for its electrifying atmosphere, the venue is ready to host the thrilling knockout clashes and crown the PKL 2024 champions.
Where to Watch PKL 2024 Playoffs?
Kabaddi fans can catch all the action live, both on television and online:
Television Broadcast
- The live telecast of the PKL 2024 playoffs will be available on the Star Sports Network in India.
Live Streaming
- Fans can stream the matches live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website in India.
What to Expect in the PKL 2024 Playoffs?
- High Stakes Clashes: With every match being a do or die situation, expect edge of the seat action in the eliminators.
- Battle of the Titans: Haryana Steelers and Dabang Delhi, the top two teams, will aim to capitalize on their direct semi final spots.
- Underdogs Fight: Eliminator contenders like U Mumba and Jaipur Pink Panthers could spring surprises and make a deep run.
The road to the PKL Season 11 trophy will be filled with thrills, tactics, and unforgettable moments. The grand finale on December 29, 2024, promises to deliver the ultimate showdown.
FAQs
Which teams have qualified directly for the PKL 2024 semi finals?
Haryana Steelers and Dabang Delhi KC have directly qualified for the semi finals
When do the PKL 2024 eliminators start?
The eliminators will take place on Thursday, December 26, 2024
