Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29 14:30 | 1 | Haryana Steelers vs Patna Pirates | 32-23 |
| 12/27 15:30 | 2 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Patna Pirates | 28-32 |
| 12/27 14:30 | 2 | Haryana Steelers vs U.P. Yoddha | 28-25 |
| 12/26 15:30 | 14 | Patna Pirates vs U Mumba | 31-23 |
| 12/26 14:30 | 14 | U.P. Yoddha vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | 46-18 |
| 12/24 15:30 | 1 | Bengal Warriors vs U Mumba | 27-36 |
| 12/24 14:30 | 1 | Bengaluru Bulls vs U.P. Yoddha | 30-44 |
| 12/23 15:30 | 1 | Puneri Paltan vs Tamil Thalaivas | 42-32 |
| 12/23 14:30 | 1 | Gujarat Giants vs Dabang Delhi K.C. | 31-45 |
| 12/22 15:30 | 1 | Haryana Steelers vs U Mumba | 47-30 |
| 12/22 14:30 | 1 | Tamil Thalaivas vs Bengaluru Bulls | 42-32 |
| 12/21 15:30 | 1 | Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Jaipur Pink Panthers | 33-31 |
Wikipedia - Pro Kabaddi League
Pro Kabaddi League, also known as PKL, is an Indian professional Kabaddi league for men. It premiered in 2014 and airs on Star Sports. It is the most popular kabaddi league in the world and the second most watched sports league in India after the Indian Premier League. Haryana Steelers are the current champions.
Since its inception there have been eight different champions, Patna Pirates have won the competition a record three consecutive times. They are the only team to defend their title. Jaipur Pink Panthers has won it twice while U Mumba, Bengaluru Bulls, Bengal Warriors, Dabang Delhi, Puneri Paltan and Haryana Steelers have one title each.
Haryana Steelers are the current champions after winning the 2024 season for the first time, defeating Patna Pirates in the final.
History
| Season | Winners |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Jaipur Pink Panthers |
| 2015 | U Mumba |
| 2016 (January) | Patna Pirates |
| 2016 (June) | Patna Pirates (2) |
| 2017 | Patna Pirates (3) |
| 2018-19 | Bengaluru Bulls |
| 2019 | Bengal Warriors |
| 2021-22 | Dabang Delhi |
| 2022 | Jaipur Pink Panthers (2) |
| 2023-24 | Puneri Paltan |
| 2024 | Haryana Steelers |
The league's inception was influenced by the popularity of the kabaddi tournament at the 2006 Asian Games. The Pro Kabaddi League uses a franchise-based model and its first season was held in 2014 with eight teams each of which has paid fees of up to US$250,000 (₹20,00,000) to join.
There were doubts over whether the Pro Kabaddi League would be successful, noting that many leagues were attempting to emulate the IPL's business model and success and that, unlike cricket, there were relatively fewer well-known players in Kabaddi. However, it was also noted that kabaddi was widely played in grassroots community settings, and could thus attract a wide variety of rural and metropolitan viewers for advertisers to target if the league gained significant attraction.
The inaugural season was seen by 43.5 crores (435 million) viewers, second to the 2014 Indian Premier League's 55.2 crores (552 million), while the first season final between Jaipur Pink Panthers and U-Mumba was watched by 8.64 crores (86.4 million). Star Sports, the Pro Kabaddi League's broadcaster, subsequently announced in 2015 that it would acquire a 74% stake in the league's parent company Mashal Sports.
For the 2017 and 2018–19 season, the Pro Kabaddi League added four new teams, and changed its format to split the teams into two divisions known as "zones". Soon the league returned to its regular double round-robin format from the 2019 season.
The league won the Best Sports League at the Confederation of Indian Industry Sports Business Awards in 2024 at New Delhi.
The league follows a round-robin format, with each team playing against every other team in the league. The top teams then advance to the playoffs, culminating in a thrilling final match to determine the champion.
India Pro Kabaddi has gained immense popularity in recent years, attracting a large fan base and garnering attention from sports enthusiasts across the country. The tournament features high-intensity matches, fierce rivalries, and incredible displays of skill and athleticism from the players.
With its electrifying atmosphere, competitive spirit, and passionate fan following, India Pro Kabaddi has become a must-watch event for kabaddi fans and sports lovers alike. It has helped elevate the sport of kabaddi to new heights and has played a significant role in promoting and popularizing the traditional Indian sport on a national scale.