PKL 12: How will new Tie-Breaking rule work in league stage matches? Explained

Vizag to host the opening match of PKL 12.

With just a few days left for the Pro Kabaddi League 12 to begin, the excitement of fans is at its peak. PKL 12 will commence on Friday, August 29, 2025. The first leg will be played in Vizag. After that, the caravan will move towards Jaipur, Chennai, and Delhi, bringing the PKL experience closer to fans in India.

The tournament opens with a blockbuster weekend in Vizag at Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, on Friday, with Telugu Titans facing Tamil Thalaivas and Bengaluru Bulls locking horns with Puneri Paltan in the second clash of the day.

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Ahead of the upcoming season, the Pro Kabaddi League announced significant format changes for PKL 12, introducing an enhanced league stage and a Comprehensive Tie-Breaking System designed to intensify competition and provide fans with more thrilling Kabaddi action.

PKL 12 will also feature an exciting league stage with 108 matches, where each team will play 18 games. This format elevates the league by ensuring teams face rigorous tests throughout the group stage, while maintaining high-intensity Kabaddi action for fans.

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New Tie-Breaking Rule Explained-

PKL Season 12 introduces a comprehensive tie-breaker rule system, including the Golden Raid format, to all league-stage matches. Previously limited only to Playoff matches, this system now ensures decisive outcomes throughout the tournament.

In case of ties, teams will engage in a structured 5-raid shootout with special rules as follows:

• Both teams field 7 players with the baulk line treated as baulk line cum bonus line
• Each team nominates 5 different raiders who raid alternately
• Out and revival rules don’t apply – only points scored count
• If still tied after 5 raids, the Golden Raid rule applies

The Golden Raid format adds drama to crucial moments, where a fresh toss determines which team gets the decisive raiding opportunity. If both teams remain tied after golden raids, the winner is decided by a coin toss.

This new rule maintains PKL’s competitive spirit while eliminating tied results, guaranteeing decisive outcomes and heightened drama in every match.

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