Which cities will host PKL 11 matches?
League will return to the three-city caravan format.
The season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL 11) will commence on the 18th of October. The league will be held in three cities, rather than the 12-city caravan format like the season was held last year. The league will be stepping into its second decade and the organizers want to ensure that the fans get the best window to experience the action.
Pro Kabaddi League management and the broadcasters have coordinated to set the upcoming league after the completion of the India-Bangladesh T20I series to free the 8 PM window which is the prime time for Indian audiences. The last game of the T20I series is scheduled to happen on October 12 and PKL is set to start in the succeeding weekend. Hyderabad, Noida, and Pune will play host to the league stage of the competition.
PKL 11 will start in Hyderabad
The competition will begin from where the finals of PKL 10 saw a thrilling contest. Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad will see the beginning of the three-month extravaganza. This is not the first time the 5000-seated stadium will host the first game of the competition. The home of the Telugu Titans has hosted the inaugural game in seasons five and seven as well.
Then the caravan will reach Noida
The second leg of the competition will be held at the Noida Indoor Stadium from November 10. The UP Yoddhas have done a complete overhaul of their squad and the team will be happy to be playing on their home turf to get the much-needed support.
League stage will end in Pune
The league stage will end in Pune’s Balewadi Badminton Stadium. The defending champion will look to capitalize on their support to retain their title.
The complete schedule for the league will be released soon. The venue and dates for the playoffs and finals will be released in due course. The teams started their preparations for the league with the Auctions on August 15-16 witnessing many personnel changes. It will be interesting to see the strategies each team adapts with new players coming into their setup.
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