PKL 12 venues announced; Four cities to host Pro Kabaddi 2025
Vizag to host the opening match of PKL 12.
The Pro Kabaddi League is set to return for its 12th season (PKL 12), commencing on August 29, 2025, and promises fans an electrifying Kabaddi experience across four cities. The 2025 campaign will see the 12 teams battle for ultimate glory across Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai, and Delhi.
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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On Saturday, August 30, the home side Telugu Titans will once again take the mat, this time against UP Yoddhas for the first match of the evening, before U Mumba take on the Gujarat Giants.
Meanwhile, Super Sunday will witness Tamil Thalaivas and U Mumba battle it out. On the other hand, reigning champions Haryana Steelers start their title defense against the Bengal Warriorz, closing out an exciting opening three days of kabaddi action.
The PKL’s return to Vizag marks an exciting homecoming for the coastal city after a seven-year hiatus. This Andhra Pradesh stronghold last witnessed the thrills of PKL action during the sixth season in 2018, adding another chapter to its rich legacy of hosting the league since seasons 1 and 3.
The action then shifts to Jaipur’s Indoor Hall, SMS Stadium, from Friday, September 12, featuring exciting clashes between two-time champions Jaipur Pink Panthers and Bengaluru Bulls, followed by Tamil Thalaivas taking on Bengal Warriorz.
The Pink City holds a special place in PKL folklore, having been the proud host of the historic 1000th PKL match during the landmark Season 10 in 2023-24.
PKL 12 playoffs schedule will be revealed later-
The third leg kicks off at Chennai’s SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium on September 29. UP Yoddhas will face Gujarat Giants, while Dabang Delhi will face Haryana Steelers in a clash that will see Naveen Kumar face off against his former side.
The league stage of Season 12 will reach its crescendo at Delhi’s Thyagaraj Sports Complex from October 13, featuring the Patna Pirates, who will battle Haryana Steelers, while U Mumba face off against UP Yoddhas. In an exciting return, the league rounds will culminate with triple headers, ensuring the fans get nonstop Kabaddi action heading into the playoff stage of the competition.
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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Subhajit Chakraborty is a sports journalist and Assistant Content Manager for Cricket and Kabaddi at Khel Now since 2023. A graduate of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, Delhi University, he combines his passion for sports with experience in writing, editing, and on-camera work. A devoted cricket fan and Virat Kohli admirer, Subhajit proudly supports RCB.