PKL 2025 Schedule: Teams, Format, Timings, live Streaming

PKL 2025

The Pro Kabaddi League 2025 began on 29 August 2025, with all matches streaming live on Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar at set times daily. The season features twelve teams battling in a round-robin format, followed by an extended multi-stage playoff spanning 108 matches over 57 days. Runs until October 31, 2025, with the grand final closing out the tournament.

PKL 2025 Quick Facts

• Start Date: 29 August 2025

• End Date: 31 October 2025

• Total Teams: 12

• Total Matches: 108

• Venues: Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Delhi, Panchkula, Lucknow, Visakhapatnam

• Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar

• TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (SD/HD, regional feeds)

All 12 Teams in PKL 2025

Puneri Paltan – Captain: To be confirmed; retained Ashu Malik after his standout 2024 season

• Dabang Delhi KC – Led by Naveen Kumar; retained Mohammadreza Chiyaneh, PKL’s top defender

• Bengaluru Bulls – Captain: Pawan Sehrawat; acquired Rohit Kumar, former UP Yoddhas captain

• Telugu Titans – Captain: To be confirmed; signed star raider Pawan Sehrawat in the auction for ₹2.60 crore

• Haryana Steelers – Captain: To be announced; Devank Dalal retained after MVP performance in 2024

• Jaipur Pink Panthers – Captain: Arjun Deshwal; retained Ankush, top defender from PKL 2022

• Patna Pirates – Captain: To be confirmed; momentum with recent 5-match win streak, retained Nitesh Kumar

• U Mumba – Captain: To be confirmed; kept Girish Maruti Ernak, key corner defender

• UP Yoddhas – Captain: Sandeep Narwal; retained Shubham Kumar, emerging all-rounder

• Tamil Thalaivas – Captain: Sachin Tanwar; acquired for ₹2.15 crore in 2024 auction

• Bengal Warriorz – Captain: Deepak Niwas Hooda; retained Maninder Singh, prolific raider

• Gujarat Giants – Captain: To be confirmed; kept Ravi Kumar, veteran defender

Match Format & Tournament Structure

Format remains unchanged from PKL 11.

• League Stage: Double round-robin; every team plays against most others twice (some once, as per schedule) for 108 total matches

• Playoffs: Top 8 teams qualify—positions 1-4 advance to Qualifiers/Mini-Qualifier, positions 5-8 enter Play-ins

• Play-ins: Two knockout matches (5th vs 8th, 6th vs 7th), winners proceed to Eliminator 1

• Mini-Qualifier: 3rd vs 4th play; loser faces Eliminator 2 winner, winner moves up to Eliminator 3

Qualifiers & Eliminators:

• Winner of Qualifier 1 (1st vs 2nd) enters final directly

• Other finalist determined via three eliminators and a second qualifier

• Final: Played on 31 October 2025

• Match Duration: 20-minute halves (standard rules), each raid carries the 30-second timer

• Points System: Win = 5, Draw = 3, Loss = 0; bonus points for close losses (7 or fewer points margin)

Complete Match Schedule & Timings

Where to Watch PKL 2025 Live?

TV Broadcast:

• Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports regional channels (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi feeds)

• Available pan-India, with commentary in English, Hindi and regional languages

Live Streaming:

• Disney+ Hotstar (web and mobile app, iOS/Android)

• Requires Hotstar Premium subscription at ₹299/month for ad-free HD streaming; free-with-ads option available for select matches

• No geo-restrictions within India—stream anywhere

International Viewers:

• Star Sports International (select markets, check local listings)

• Disney+ Hotstar available in some Southeast Asian countries with valid subscription

• UK/US may require third-party aggregator partners, details on official PKL site

Disclaimer:

Match schedules, teams, timings, and streaming details for PKL 2025 are accurate as of the publication date. Changes may occur due to broadcast decisions, league updates, or unforeseen circumstances. Always refer to the official Pro Kabaddi League website or authorized broadcasters for the latest information and updates.