PKL 2024 Auction: The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 is gearing up for its much-anticipated auction on August 15-16, 2024, in Mumbai. As the excitement builds, fans and franchises alike are eager to see which of the sport’s biggest stars will be picked up by the 12 participating teams. With over 500 players going under the hammer, this auction promises to be a thrilling event as teams aim to assemble the strongest squads for the upcoming season.
Let’s have a look into more details: PKL 2024 Auction
PKL 2024 Auction Date and Live Streaming Details
The PKL 2024 Auction will take place over two days, starting on Independence Day, August 15, and concluding on August 16. The action kicks off at 7 PM IST on the 15th, and fans can catch all the live updates and coverage on multiple platforms:
- Live Streaming: Watch the auction live on the Star Sports Network and stream it on Disney+ Hotstar.
- Real Time Updates: Follow the LIVE Auction Centre on prokabaddi.com or the official Pro Kabaddi app. Stay connected with Pro Kabaddi on social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and X for the latest news and announcements.
Retention List
Ahead of the auction, the 12 franchises have retained a total of 88 players across three categories: Elite Retained Players (ERP), Retained Young Players (RYP), and Existing New Young Players (ENYP). Here’s a quick look at the players who have secured their spots:
| Team | Elite Retained Players | Retained Young Players | Existing New Young Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Warriors | Vishwas S, Nitin Kumar | Shreyas Umbardand, Aditya S. Shinde, Dipak Arjun Shinde, Maharudra Garje | |
| Bengaluru Bulls | Ponparthiban Subramanian, Sushil, Rohit Kumar | Saurabh Nandal | Aditya Shankar Powar, Akshit, Arulnanthababu, Parteek |
| Dabang Delhi K.C. | Ashu Malik, Naveen Kumar, Vikrant | Ashish, Himmat Antil, Manu Yogesh | |
| Gujarat Giants | Balaji D, Jitender Yadav | Parteek Dahiya, Rakesh | Nitin |
| Haryana Steelers | Rahul Sethpal, Ghanshyam Roka Magar | Jaideep, Mohit, Vinay | Jaya Soorya NS, Hardeep, Shivam Anil Patare, Vishal S. Tate |
| Jaipur Pink Panthers | Arjun Deshwal, Reza Mirbagheri | Ankush, Abhishek KS | Abhijeet Malik |
| Patna Pirates | Ankit, Sandeep Kumar | Manish | Abinand Subhash, Kunal Mehta, Sudhakar M |
| Puneri Paltan | Abinesh Nadarajan, Gaurav Khatri | Aditya Tushar Shinde, Akash Santosh Shinde, Mohit Goyat, Aslam Mustafa Inamdar, Pankaj Mohite, Sanket Sawant | Dadaso Shivaji Pujari, Nitin, Tushar Dattaray Adhavade, Vaibhav Balasaheb Kamble |
| Tamil Thalaivas | Narender, Sahil, Mohit, Aashish, Sagar, Himanshu, M. Abishek, Nitesh Kumar, Nitin Singh, Ronak, Vishal Chahal | ||
| Telugu Titans | Shankar Bhimraj Gadai, Ajit Pandurang Pawar | Ankit, Omkar Narayan Patil, Praful Sudam Zaware, Sanjeevi S | |
| U Mumba | Amirmohammad Zafardanesh, Rinku | Shivam | Bittu, Gokulakannan M., Mukilan Shanmugam, Sombir |
| UP Yoddhas | Sumit, Surender Gill, Ashu Singh | Gagana Gowda HR, Hitesh, Shivam Chaudhary |
What to Expect in the Auction?
This year’s auction will see several star players, including Pawan Sehrawat, Pardeep Narwal, Maninder Singh, Fazel Atrachali, and Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh, going under the hammer. These players, along with many others, will be categorized into four groups – A, B, C, and D – with respective base prices starting from INR 9 Lakh to INR 30 Lakh.
Each franchise will have a salary purse of INR 5 crore, which they will use strategically to bid for players in various roles – Raiders, Defenders, and All Rounders across the categories.
The PKL 2024 Auction is set to be a spectacle, with teams vying to build the perfect blend of experience and young talent. Whether you’re a die hard Kabaddi fan or a casual follower, this auction is bound to set the stage for an electrifying Season 11.
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FAQ
When and where will the PKL 2024 Auction take place?
The PKL 2024 Auction will be held on August 15-16, 2024, in Mumbai
