Kabaddi fans, gear up! Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2 returns with a bang on December 24, 2025, broadcasting across three Zee Entertainment channels—Zee Bollywood, &Pictures HD, and Anmol Cinema 2—plus streaming on ZEE5, bringing India’s biggest state-level kabaddi league to millions nationwide.
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UPKL Season 2 Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Start Date | December 24, 2025 |
| TV Channels | Zee Bollywood, &Pictures HD, Anmol Cinema 2 |
| Streaming | ZEE5 |
| Total Matches | 69 matches across 18 days |
| Match Timings | 5 PM to 10 PM daily |
| Commentary | Hindi |
| Franchises | 12 city-based teams |
| Brand Ambassador | Rahul Chaudhari |

Expanding Kabaddi’s Reach
This season marks a significant expansion with multi-channel broadcast and OTT availability, ensuring diverse audiences across regions and age groups can access the action. The strategic partnership between Zee Sports and UPKL aims to transform the league into one of India’s most powerful state-level sporting properties.
Bhavesh Janavlekar, Business Head at Zee Sports, emphasized their commitment to championing indigenous sports, noting that kabaddi holds deep emotional resonance in Indian households. The extensive channel reach strengthens this connection while offering strong value for brands investing in the league.
Daily Action-Packed Entertainment
With matches scheduled between 5 PM and 10 PM daily, UPKL Season 2 delivers 69 matches featuring dynamic kabaddi talent from across Uttar Pradesh. Sambhav Jain, Founder of SJ Uplift Kabaddi, highlighted how the expanded distribution ensures more households nationwide can experience high-octane kabaddi action with every raid, tackle, and defensive move.

Building India’s Sporting Ecosystem
UPKL focuses on grassroots talent development through 12 city-based franchises, providing structured competition and fan-driven engagement. The league has grown into a strong advertiser-led platform with top brands recognizing its loyal fanbase and kabaddi’s rising popularity across regions.
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FAQs
When does UPKL Season 2 start broadcasting?
UPKL Season 2 begins on December 24, 2025, across Zee Bollywood, &Pictures HD, Anmol Cinema 2, and ZEE5.
How many matches will be played in UPKL Season 2?
The season features 69 matches played across 18 days with daily matches between 5 PM and 10 PM.







