PKL 12: Haryana Steelers' full schedule & squad for Pro Kabaddi 2025

Haryana Steelers will start their campaign against Bengal Warriorz in PKL 12.
Haryana Steelers had a fabulous outing in PKL season 11, winning their maiden Pro Kabaddi League title last season. They topped the PKL points table with 16 wins and six losses in 22 matches. The Steelers ended their group stage campaign with a score difference of 112.
The Haryana-based franchise defeated the UP Yoddhas 28-25 in the 1st semi-final encounter to storm into their second consecutive PKL final. They easily edged past Patna Pirates 32-23 in the summit clash to lift the PKL trophy.
The Steelers retained their core for the upcoming season 12. They showed faith in their star performers and had a decent outing in the auction. With Haryana Steelers having built a formidable squad for the upcoming season, let’s take a look at their full schedule and squad for PKL 12.
Haryana Steelers full squad-

The defending champions, Haryana Steelers, enter Season 12 with confidence and continuity. Captain Jaideep leads a well-balanced squad, while the addition of star raider Naveen Kumar adds firepower to their attack. With most of their title-winning core intact, they’re favorites to achieve back-to-back championships.
Raiders: Vikas Ramadas Jadhav (right raider), Vinay, Shivam Anil Patare (left raider), Jaya Soorya NS (left raider), Vishal S. Tate (right raider), Mayank Saini, Ghanshyam Roka Magar (F), Shahan Sha Mohammed (F), Naveen Kumar.
Defenders: Jaideep (left cover), Manikandan N (right cover), Rahul Sethpal (right corner), Ankit (right corner), Sachin (right cover), Ritik (left cover), Hardeep (left corner), Rahul (left corner), Zubair (right cover).
All-rounders: Sahil, Ashish.
Head Coach: Manpreet Singh.
Haryana Steelers’ full schedule-
Vizag (Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium)-
- Aug 31 (Sunday)- Bengal Warriorz vs Haryana Steelers
- Sep 3 (Wednesday)- Haryana Steelers vs U Mumba
- Sep 5 (Friday)- Haryana Steelers vs UP Yoddhas
- Sep 8 (Monday)- Haryana Steelers vs Bengaluru Bulls
Jaipur (Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium)-
- Sep 15 (Monday)- Gujarat Giants vs Haryana Steelers
- Sep 17 (Wednesday)- Haryana Steelers vs Patna Pirates
- Sep 19 (Friday)- Puneri Paltan vs Haryana Steelers
- Sep 20 (Saturday)- Haryana Steelers vs Tamil Thalaivas
Chennai (SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium)-
- Sep 29 (Monday)- Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Haryana Steelers
- Oct 1 (Wednesday)- Haryana Steelers vs Jaipur Pink Panthers
- Oct 3 (Friday)- Tamil Thalaivas vs Haryana Steelers
- Oct 7 (Tuesday)- Haryana Steelers vs Dabang Delhi K.C.
- Oct 8 (Wednesday)- Telugu Titans vs Haryana Steelers
Delhi (Thyagaraj Sports Complex)
- Oct 13 (Monday)- Patna Pirates vs Haryana Steelers
- Oct 16 (Thursday)- UP Yoddhas vs Haryana Steelers
- Oct 19 (Sunday)- U Mumba vs Haryana Steelers
- Oct 21 (Tuesday)- Haryana Steelers vs Gujarat Giants
- Oct 22 (Wednesday)- Haryana Steelers vs Telugu Titans
When will PKL 12 start?
PKL 12 is set to begin on Friday, August 29.
Which cities will host PKL 12?
Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai, and Delhi are set to host PKL 12.
Who are the defending champions of PKL?
Haryana Steelers are the defending champions of PKL. They defeated the Patna Pirates to lift their maiden title in Season 11.
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