PKL 12: Where & how to watch day 1 auction live?

Many big names will go under the hammer in PKL 12.

The highly anticipated Pro Kabaddi League season 12 player auction (PKL 12) is set to take place on May 31 and June 1, 2025, in Mumbai. With top Indian and international kabaddi stars going under the hammer and teams eager to build their strongest squads, the event promises to be nothing short of a blockbuster.

This year’s player auction features a star-studded player pool with over 500 Kabaddi stars available for bidding. Among them are elite Indian players like Pawan Sehrawat, Arjun Deshwal, Ashu Malik, and Devank Dalal (PKL 11’s top raider), along with international powerhouses Fazel Atrachali and Mohammadreza Shadloui.

Legendary names such as Maninder Singh and Pardeep Narwal also return to the auction table, while Naveen Kumar enters the PKL Player Auction for the first time after six seasons with Dabang Delhi.

What’s new in this year’s auction?

One of the most significant updates for season 12 is the revised Final Bid Match (FBM) rule.

Previously, the FBM rule allowed teams to retain a player for only one season. Now, franchises have the option to retain a player for either one or two seasons at the time of exercising their FBM. This change supports longer-term squad building and greater team continuity.

Remaining purse value of all 12 teams:

• Dabang Delhi – ₹4.56 Cr
• Bengaluru Bulls – ₹4.12 Cr
• Gujarat Giants – ₹4.08 Cr
• Bengal Warriorz – ₹3.95 Cr
• Telugu Titans – ₹3.62 Cr
• Patna Pirates – ₹3.55 Cr
• Jaipur Pink Panthers – ₹3.30 Cr
• Tamil Thailavas – ₹2.55 Cr
• Puneri Paltan – ₹2.49 Cr
• Haryana Steelers – ₹2.46 Cr
• U Mumba – ₹2.31 Cr
• UP Yoddhas – ₹1.86

When will the PKL 12 auction Day 1 take place?

Day 1 of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 player auction will take place on May 31, 2025, from 7 PM to 10:30 PM.

When and where to watch PKL 12 day 1 auction live?

For those who prefer traditional television, the PKL 12 auction day 1 will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network. Star Sports has been the official broadcast partner of PKL for several seasons and will continue to bring live coverage of every match.

If you’re wondering how to watch the PKL 12 auction live online, the Jio Hotstar app and website are your go-to platforms.

You can also get all the auction updates on ‘Khel Now TV’ YouTube.

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