12th season of PKL 2025 starts from 29 August, Telugu Titans-Tamil Thalaivas clash in the first match

The 12th edition of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) will begin from 29 August. Telugu Titans and Tamil Thalaivas will clash in the opening match of the new season, whereas in the second match on the same day, the Bengaluru Bulls team will face Puneri Paltan. In the 2025 season, a total of 12 teams will battle it out to win the title in Visakhapatnam, Jaipur, Chennai and Delhi.

On August 30, the Telugu Titans team at home will be on the mat again. This time in the first match of the evening, they will play against UP Yoddha. Then, the U Mumba team will play against Gujarat Giants. PKL matches will be organized in Jaipur Indoor Hall, SMS Stadium from September 12. Here on the first day, an exciting match will be played between two-time champion Jaipur Pink Panthers and Bengaluru Bulls, after which there will be a clash between Tamil Thalaivas and Bengal Warriors.

The third phase of the Pro Kabaddi League will start on September 29 at SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai. UP Yoddha will face Gujarat Giants, while Dabang Delhi KC's team will challenge Haryana Steelers. In this match, Naveen Kumar will face his former team.

The league phase of this season will be at its peak from October 13 at Thyagaraj Sports Complex in Delhi. Patna Pirates will face Haryana Steelers, while U Mumba's team will face UP Yoddha. The league rounds will end with a triple header. The playoff schedule will be announced later.

There will be a big reshuffle in the Indian team for the Oval Test, these 4 players are sure to be dropped! Speaking about the upcoming season, Anupam Goswami, Business Head, Mashal Sports and Commissioner, Pro Kabaddi League said, “With the multi-city format, we are bringing top-level Kabaddi action to fans across the country, while further strengthening our association with the regions that have been the origin centres of the sport.”