All India Civil Services Kabaddi Tournament 2026 dates & venue announced

Many top stars will be seen in action in this tournament.

The All India Civil Services Kabaddi Tournament (Men & Women) returns for the 2025–26 season from February 9 to 14, 2026, solidifying its place as one of the most competitive multi-departmental Kabaddi events in the country.

Scheduled to be held at the Kabaddi Ground Sports Complex in Sector 42, Chandigarh, the tournament continues a legacy built over decades within the Indian civil services sporting ecosystem. Several former India and PKL stars, including Pardeep Narwal, Mohit Chhillar, and Rahul Chaudhari, had competed in the tournament.

Several current and former PKL players will be seen in action in the 2025-26 edition of the All India Civil Services Kabaddi Tournament, which begins on February 9. Beyond the results, previous editions of the tournament have played a crucial role in talent identification.

This tournament serves as a platform for top PKL and other Kabaddi league franchises to discover local talent from across the country. Consistent performers have often been absorbed into departmental sports quotas, while standout players have earned opportunities at higher competitive levels.

The 2026 edition is expected to build on this strong foundation, as the six days of the tournament promise intense, result-driven Kabaddi, firmly continuing the tournament’s tradition of competitive excellence.

What happened in the last season of the Civil Services Tournament?

The All India Civil Services Kabaddi Tournament 2025 was held on January 4, 2025, at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex in New Delhi, featuring full-fledged men’s and women’s competitions between teams from the Services, state units, and regional boards.

In the women’s division, 18 teams competed. States like Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Karnataka played league fixtures, with teams such as RSB Jaipur, CS Delhi, and Rajasthan showcasing strong performances throughout the pool phase.

Himachal Pradesh and Bihar advanced through the semifinals, but it was Bihar that clinched the women’s title with a convincing 43-22 win in the final. The men’s event was larger and structured into multiple groups.

Group A included state teams such as Rajasthan, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh, while Group B consisted largely of regional sports boards and departmental teams. Rajasthan dominated the Group A knockout rounds and secured a spot in the final. In Group B, CS Delhi progressed through the pools and semifinals to reach the title clash.

In the championship match, CS Delhi emerged victorious over Rajasthan, lifting the men’s trophy and highlighting their strong tournament run.

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