# PKL 2025 Schedule: Your Ultimate Guide to Raids, Tackles, and Glory!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/pkl-2025-schedule-your-ultimate-guide/  
Published: 2025-10-20  
Updated: 2025-10-20  
Author: Raunak Saha

**PKL 2025 Schedule:** Hey Kabaddi crew! As a die-hard fan who’s yelled “Do or Die!” from my couch more times than we can count (and maybe pulled a muscle trying that raid at home), we are buzzing about Pro Kabaddi League 2025. Season 12 kicks off August 29, 2025, with Haryana Steelers defending their crown—talk about high-stakes drama!

While the full match-by-match schedule and venues are still under wraps (stay tuned on the [official PKL site](https://www.prokabaddi.com/)), we’ve got the essentials to get you hyped. Let’s break it down compactly—think quick reads, handy tables, and zero fluff. (Psst: Craving more sports scoops? Check our [IPL 2025 Mega Auction Breakdown](https://technosports.co.in/ipl-2025-mega-auction) for similar thrills.)

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## Quick PKL 2025 Overview: What to Expect

This season promises 137 nail-biting matches in a double round-robin format, followed by playoffs. Expect intense rivalries, superstar raids, and those epic Super Tackles that flip games. Defending champs Haryana Steelers aim for back-to-back wins, but with fresh auction picks, anyone could steal the show. For live updates, head to [Star Sports](https://www.hotstar.com/in/sports/kabaddi) or stream on JioHotstar.

Here’s a snapshot table of the basics (sourced from [PKL official announcements](https://www.prokabaddi.com/news/pkl-season-12-starts-august-29-2025)):

| Key Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Start Date** | August 29, 2025 |
| **End Date (Est.)** | Early November 2025 (Finals) |
| **Format** | Double round-robin + Playoffs |
| **Total Matches** | 137 |
| **Teams** | 12 |
| **Defending Champs** | Haryana Steelers |
| **Where to Watch** | Star Sports Network / JioHotstar |

(Internal tip: Pair your viewing with our [Best Streaming Apps for Sports 2025](https://technosports.co.in/best-streaming-apps-sports-2025) to never miss a raid.)

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## Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 – Season 12 Schedule

### Tournament Overview

- **Start Date:** August 29, 2025
- **League Stage End:** October 23, 2025
- **Total Matches:** 137 matches (including playoffs)
- **Teams:** 12 teams
- **Format:** Caravan format across multiple cities

### Venue-wise Schedule

| **Leg** | **Venue** | **Dates** | **Stadium** | **Opening Match** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Leg 1** | Visakhapatnam | Aug 29 – Sep 15 | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium | Telugu Titans vs Tamil Thalaivas |
| **Leg 2** | Jaipur | Sep 16 – Sep 28 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | TBD |
| **Leg 3** | Chennai | Sep 29 – Oct 10 | SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium | UP Yoddhas vs Gujarat Giants |
| **Leg 4** | Delhi | Oct 11 – Oct 23 | Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium | TBD |

### Key Matches Schedule

| **Date** | **Match** | **Venue** | **Time** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Aug 29** | Telugu Titans vs Tamil Thalaivas | Visakhapatnam | 8:00 PM IST |
| **Aug 30** | U Mumba vs Gujarat Giants | Visakhapatnam | 8:00 PM IST |
| **Aug 31** | Tamil Thalaivas vs U Mumba | Visakhapatnam | 8:00 PM IST |
| **Sep 3** | Haryana Steelers vs U Mumba | Visakhapatnam | 8:00 PM IST |
| **Sep 5** | U Mumba vs Bengaluru Bulls | Visakhapatnam | 8:00 PM IST |
| **Sep 10** | U Mumba vs Telugu Titans | Visakhapatnam | 8:00 PM IST |
| **Sep 11** | U Mumba vs Patna Pirates | Visakhapatnam | 8:00 PM IST |
| **Sep 29** | UP Yoddhas vs Gujarat Giants | Chennai | 8:00 PM IST |
| **Sep 29** | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Haryana Steelers | Chennai | 9:00 PM IST |

Here’s a neat table with some of the **PKL 2025 (Season 12)** schedule info drawn from multiple sources. It may not be *every match* (that’s huge), but it gives you the framework. I can fetch the full schedule if you want.

| **Date** | **Match / Teams** | **Venue / Host City** | **Notes / Time (if available)** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Telugu Titans vs Tamil Thalaivas | Vizag (Visakhapatnam) | Opening match  |
| 30 Aug 2025 | Bengaluru Bulls vs Puneri Paltan | Vizag |  |
| 1 Sep 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs Gujarat Giants | Vizag |  |
| 2 Sep 2025 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Bengaluru Bulls | Vizag |  |
| 2 Sep 2025 | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Patna Pirates | Vizag |  |
| 3 Sep 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs Bengal Warriorz | Vizag |  |
| 3 Sep 2025 | Haryana Steelers vs U Mumba | Vizag |  |
| 4 Sep 2025 | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Telugu Titans | Vizag |  |
| 4 Sep 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | Vizag |  |
| 5 Sep 2025 | U Mumba vs Bengaluru Bulls | Vizag |  |
| 5 Sep 2025 | Haryana Steelers vs UP Yoddhas | Vizag |  |
| 6 Sep 2025 | Patna Pirates vs Bengaluru Bulls | Vizag |  |
| 6 Sep 2025 | Tamil Thalaivas vs Gujarat Giants | Vizag |  |
| 7 Sep 2025 | Bengal Warriorz vs Telugu Titans | Vizag |  |
| 7 Sep 2025 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | Vizag |  |
| 8 Sep 2025 | Haryana Steelers vs Bengaluru Bulls | Vizag |  |
| 8 Sep 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs Patna Pirates | Vizag |  |
| 9 Sep 2025 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Bengal Warriorz | Vizag |  |
| 9 Sep 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | Vizag |  |
| 10 Sep 2025 | U Mumba vs Telugu Titans | Vizag |  |
| 10 Sep 2025 | UP Yoddhas vs Puneri Paltan | Vizag |  |
| 11 Sep 2025 | U Mumba vs Patna Pirates | Vizag |  |
| 11 Sep 2025 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Gujarat Giants | Vizag |  |
| 12 Sep 2025 | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Bengaluru Bulls | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 12 Sep 2025 | Tamil Thalaivas vs Bengal Warriorz | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 13 Sep 2025 | UP Yoddhas vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 13 Sep 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs Telugu Titans | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 15 Sep 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs Haryana Steelers | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 15 Sep 2025 | Bengaluru Bulls vs Telugu Titans | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 16 Sep 2025 | UP Yoddhas vs Bengal Warriorz | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 16 Sep 2025 | Tamil Thalaivas vs Bengaluru Bulls | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 17 Sep 2025 | Telugu Titans vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 17 Sep 2025 | Haryana Steelers vs Patna Pirates | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 18 Sep 2025 | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Bengal Warriorz | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 18 Sep 2025 | U Mumba vs Puneri Paltan | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 19 Sep 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs Haryana Steelers | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 19 Sep 2025 | Tamil Thalaivas vs Telugu Titans | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 20 Sep 2025 | Patna Pirates vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 20 Sep 2025 | Haryana Steelers vs Tamil Thalaivas | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 22 Sep 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs Bengaluru Bulls | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 22 Sep 2025 | Tamil Thalaivas vs UP Yoddhas | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 23 Sep 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs Telugu Titans | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 23 Sep 2025 | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs U Mumba | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 25 Sep 2025 | Bengaluru Bulls vs UP Yoddhas | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 25 Sep 2025 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs U Mumba | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 27 Sep 2025 | Patna Pirates vs Bengal Warriorz | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 27 Sep 2025 | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Tamil Thalaivas | Jaipur (SMS Stadium) |  |
| 29 Sep 2025 | UP Yoddhas vs Gujarat Giants | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 29 Sep 2025 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Haryana Steelers | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 30 Sep 2025 | Telugu Titans vs Patna Pirates | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 30 Sep 2025 | Bengal Warriorz vs Puneri Paltan | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 1 Oct 2025 | Haryana Steelers vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 1 Oct 2025 | U Mumba vs Tamil Thalaivas | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 2 Oct 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs Bengaluru Bulls | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 2 Oct 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs U Mumba | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 3 Oct 2025 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs UP Yoddhas | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 3 Oct 2025 | Tamil Thalaivas vs Haryana Steelers | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 4 Oct 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 4 Oct 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs Bengal Warriorz | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 5 Oct 2025 | UP Yoddhas vs Telugu Titans | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 5 Oct 2025 | Bengaluru Bulls vs Tamil Thalaivas | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 6 Oct 2025 | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 6 Oct 2025 | UP Yoddhas vs Patna Pirates | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 7 Oct 2025 | Patna Pirates vs Tamil Thalaivas | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 7 Oct 2025 | Haryana Steelers vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 8 Oct 2025 | Telugu Titans vs Haryana Steelers | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 8 Oct 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 9 Oct 2025 | Bengal Warriorz vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 9 Oct 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Yoddhas | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Bengal Warriorz vs U Mumba | Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor) |  |
| 11 Oct 2025 | Bengaluru Bulls vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 11 Oct 2025 | Tamil Thalaivas vs Puneri Paltan | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 12 Oct 2025 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Puneri Paltan | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 12 Oct 2025 | Bengal Warriorz vs Bengaluru Bulls | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 13 Oct 2025 | Patna Pirates vs Haryana Steelers | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 13 Oct 2025 | U Mumba vs UP Yoddhas | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Patna Pirates vs Gujarat Giants | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 14 Oct 2025 | UP Yoddhas vs Tamil Thalaivas | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Telugu Titans vs Bengal Warriorz | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Puneri Paltan | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs Tamil Thalaivas | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 16 Oct 2025 | Bengaluru Bulls vs Patna Pirates | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 16 Oct 2025 | Telugu Titans vs U Mumba | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 16 Oct 2025 | UP Yoddhas vs Haryana Steelers | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Bengal Warriorz vs Patna Pirates | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Tamil Thalaivas vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Jaipur Pink Panthers vs UP Yoddhas | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 18 Oct 2025 | Bengaluru Bulls vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 18 Oct 2025 | Telugu Titans vs Puneri Paltan | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 18 Oct 2025 | Bengal Warriorz vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 19 Oct 2025 | Telugu Titans vs Gujarat Giants | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 19 Oct 2025 | U Mumba vs Haryana Steelers | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |
| 19 Oct 2025 | Patna Pirates vs Puneri Paltan | Delhi (Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium) |  |

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### Teams Participating (12 Teams)

| **Team** | **Captain** | **Home Venue** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Haryana Steelers | TBD | Defending Champions |
| Patna Pirates | TBD | 3-time Champions |
| Bengaluru Bulls | TBD | 2018-19 Champions |
| Dabang Delhi K.C. | TBD | 2021 Champions |
| Jaipur Pink Panthers | TBD | Season 1 Champions |
| U Mumba | TBD | 2-time Champions |
| Tamil Thalaivas | TBD | Chennai |
| Telugu Titans | TBD | Hyderabad |
| UP Yoddhas | TBD | Greater Noida |
| Gujarat Giants | TBD | Ahmedabad |
| Puneri Paltan | TBD | Pune |
| Bengal Warriorz | Devank Dalal | Kolkata |

## Broadcasting & Viewing

- **TV:** *Star Sports 1* and *Star Sports 1 HD*
- **Streaming:** Disney+ Hotstar
- **Match Timings:** Usually 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM IST (Double headers)
- **Special Features:** Triple headers in some legs

## Notable Features

- Return to Visakhapatnam after 7 years
- Caravan format returns bringing matches to different cities
- Naveen Kumar faces his former team Haryana Steelers
- Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh as most expensive player

*Note: Specific match dates and times for all 137 matches may be subject to changes. Check official PKL website for most updated schedule.*

## The 12 Powerhouse Teams: Who’s Who in PKL 2025

Twelve franchises are locked in, blending retained stars with auction steals. The May 31-June 1 auction in Mumbai was wild—121 players sold for ₹59.064 crore! Iranian sensation Mohammadreza Shadloui fetched a record ₹2.23 crore for Gujarat Giants, while Devank Dalal (Bengal Warriorz) was the top Indian buy at ₹2.205 crore.

Quick team table (full squads via [ESPN PKL Auction List](https://www.espn.com/kabaddi/story/_/id/45395952/pro-kabaddi-league-season-12-pkl-auction-2025-full-list-players-bought-price)):

| Team | Key Retained/Star Buys | Fun Fact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bengal Warriorz | Devank Dalal (₹2.205 Cr), Vishwas S | Eyeing their second title since 2019 |
| Bengaluru Bulls | Yogesh Dahiya (Record buy), Chandranaik M | Rebuilding after a tough Season 11 |
| Dabang Delhi K.C. | Sandeep, Mohit | 2021 champs hungry for more |
| Gujarat Giants | Mohammadreza Shadloui (₹2.23 Cr), Parteek Dahiya | Most expensive squad spenders |
| Haryana Steelers | Rahul Sethpal, Vinay | Defending champs—back-to-back dreams? |
| Jaipur Pink Panthers | Reza Mirbagheri, Arjun Deshwal | Two-time winners (latest in 2022) |
| Patna Pirates | Sudhakar M, Hamid Mirzaei Nader | Record three titles—chasing a fourth |
| Puneri Paltan | Abinesh Nadarajan, Mohit Goyat | 2023 winners, top auction spenders (₹5 Cr) |
| Tamil Thalaivas | Sagar, Narender | Strong defense, aiming for first trophy |
| Telugu Titans | Shankar Bhimraj Gadai, Pawan Sehrawat | Revamped for a comeback |
| U Mumba | Sunil Kumar, Amir Mohammad Zafardanesh | 2015 champs with a legacy edge |
| UP Yoddhas | Sumit, Surender Gill | Consistent contenders, no title yet |

(Pro tip: For deeper dives, see our [Top Kabaddi Players to Watch in 2025](https://technosports.co.in/top-kabaddi-players-2025).)

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## PKL Winners Through the Years: Legacy Table

Kabaddi’s grown massive since 2014—Patna Pirates lead with three crowns. Will 2025 crown a new king? Check this compact history (from [Wikipedia PKL Seasons](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Pro_Kabaddi_League_season)):

| Season | Year | Winner | Runner-Up |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | 2014 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | U Mumba |
| 2 | 2015 | U Mumba | Bengaluru Bulls |
| 3 | 2016 | Patna Pirates | U Mumba |
| 4 | 2016 | Patna Pirates | Jaipur Pink Panthers |
| 5 | 2017 | Patna Pirates | Gujarat Giants |
| 6 | 2018 | Bengaluru Bulls | Gujarat Giants |
| 7 | 2019 | Bengal Warriorz | Dabang Delhi K.C. |
| 8 | 2021 | Dabang Delhi K.C. | Patna Pirates |
| 9 | 2022 | Jaipur Pink Panthers | Puneri Paltan |
| 10 | 2023 | Puneri Paltan | Haryana Steelers |
| 11 | 2024 | Haryana Steelers | Patna Pirates |

## Why PKL 2025 Feels Extra Special

From surprise unsolds like Pardeep Narwal to 10 players crossing ₹1 crore, this season’s stacked. As a fan, I’m betting on upsets—maybe Telugu Titans shock everyone? Venues drop soon, so bookmark [PKL’s official schedule page](https://www.prokabaddi.com/schedule-fixtures-results) for updates.

What’s your bold prediction? Drop it below—let’s chat raids! For more action, explore [TechnoSports’ Sports Hub](https://technosports.co.in/sports-hub-2025). Stay raided! 💥