Pro Kabaddi League Season 13 2026 — Complete Guide, Teams, Auction and Preview

September 1, 2026 Lingineni Sabareesh

# Pro Kabaddi League Season 13 2026 — Complete Guide, Teams, Auction and Preview

Kabaddi is back!

The Pro Kabaddi League is India’s most exciting
domestic sports league and Season 13 is just
around the corner — expected to kick off in
late 2026 with all 12 franchises ready to
battle it out for the coveted PKL title!

With defending champions Dabang Delhi K.C.
looking to make history with a third PKL title,
a mega auction set to reshape all 12 squads
and a new broadcast deal in the works PKL
Season 13 promises to be the most exciting
edition yet!

In this complete guide we cover everything
you need to know about the Pro Kabaddi League
2026 — Season 12 review, Season 13 schedule,
teams, auction news and everything else you
need to know!

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## PKL Season 12 — Dabang Delhi Are Champions!

### Season 12 Final Review

Dabang Delhi K.C. edged out Puneri Paltan 31-28 in a thrilling PKL Season 12 final at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, marking their second PKL crown and making them the first home side since U Mumba in Season 2 to clinch the title on home soil.

**PKL Season 12 Final:**

🏆 Champion: Dabang Delhi K.C.
🥈 Runner Up: Puneri Paltan
📊 Score: 31-28
📍 Venue: Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium

### Season 12 Award Winners

Fazel Atrachali was named Most Valuable Player of the season, while Ayan Lohchab of Patna Pirates finished as Raider of the Season with 316 raid points.

🏆 Champion: Dabang Delhi K.C.
🥈 Runner Up: Puneri Paltan
🌟 Most Valuable Player: Fazel Atrachali
⚡ Best Raider: Ayan Lohchab (316 raid points)
🛡️ Best Defender: Navdeep Singh (73 tackle points)

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## PKL Season 13 2026 — What We Know So Far

### Expected Start Date

PKL Season 13 is expected to open in late 2026 and could run into early 2027. The official date is unconfirmed with December 2026 as the current expected window.

### PKL 13 Auction

The PKL 13 auction is likely to take place in mid-October 2026. This mega auction will reshape all 12 squads as teams look to build their rosters for the new season.

The auction is always one of the most exciting
events in the PKL calendar with franchises
spending crores of rupees to secure the best
raiders, defenders and all rounders in the country.

### New Young Players Already Signed

Several franchises have already been busy
ahead of PKL Season 13:

Tamil Thalaivas have signed a new NYP (New Young Player) for PKL 13 and 14, while Telugu Titans have announced four New Young Players for PKL 13 and 14.

Gujarat Giants have appointed Randhir Singh Sehrawat as their new head coach for PKL Season 13.

### Broadcast Deal

PKL is awaiting a new broadcast partner following the end of Star India’s media rights deal. This is one of the biggest stories surrounding PKL Season 13 — the league will need to secure a new broadcast partner before the season begins.

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## All 12 PKL Season 13 Teams

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## PKL Champions History

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## How PKL Works — Format Explained

### The Caravan Format

Pro Kabaddi League uses a caravan format league stage across Indian cities. This means teams travel from city to city playing matches in different venues across India — bringing PKL action to fans in every corner of the country!

### Match Format

Each match runs 40 minutes, split into two 20-minute halves. Seven players take the court per side with up to five substitutes. The league stage follows a double round robin format.

### Scoring

– **Raid Point:** Awarded when a raider successfully
touches an opposition player and returns safely
– **Tackle Point:** Awarded when defenders
successfully stop a raider
– **Super Raid:** When a raider scores 3 or
more points in a single raid
– **Super Tackle:** When 3 or fewer defenders
stop a raider
– **All Out:** When all 7 opposition players
are out — earns 2 bonus points

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## Kabaddi — India’s Own Sport!

Kabaddi is one of India’s oldest and most
beloved traditional sports. The game originated
in ancient India and has been played for thousands
of years across the country.

The birth of the Pro Kabaddi League in 2014
transformed kabaddi from a traditional sport
played mainly in villages and schools into a
professional, glamorous league that attracts
millions of viewers and crores of rupees in
investment.

**Why Kabaddi is Special:**
– Purely Indian sport with ancient roots
– No equipment needed — just skill and fitness
– Combination of strength, speed and strategy
– Accessible to players from all backgrounds
– Growing international popularity

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## Kabaddi Goes International

While kabaddi is primarily popular in India
the sport has been growing internationally:

– **Asian Games:** Kabaddi has been a medal
sport at the Asian Games since 1990 with
India winning gold every time in men’s kabaddi
– **Kabaddi World Cup:** India has won all
editions of the Kabaddi World Cup
– **Growing popularity:** Countries like
Iran, South Korea, Bangladesh and Pakistan
have developed strong kabaddi programs

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## PKL Season 13 — Teams to Watch

### Dabang Delhi K.C. — Defending Champions

Dabang Delhi arrive at PKL Season 13 as
defending champions with the pressure of
history on their shoulders. Can they become
the first team to win back to back PKL titles
since Patna Pirates won three consecutive
titles?

### Patna Pirates — Three Time Champions

The most successful team in PKL history
with three titles the Patna Pirates will
be looking to reclaim their crown in
Season 13.

### Puneri Paltan — Hungry for Revenge

After losing the Season 12 final to Delhi
by just three points Puneri Paltan will
be desperate to go one better and claim
their second PKL title.

### Bengaluru Bulls — Home Advantage

The Bulls have a passionate home support
in Bangalore and will be looking to
recapture the form that brought them the
Season 6 title.

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## How to Watch PKL Season 13 2026

**TV Coverage:**
Star Sports Network and JioHotstar broadcast the Pro Kabaddi League in India. However with the current broadcast deal ending a new broadcaster for PKL Season 13 is yet to be confirmed.

**Online:**
– Follow prokabaddi.com for official updates
– Check Star Sports and JioHotstar for streaming

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## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: Who won PKL Season 12?**
A: Dabang Delhi K.C. won PKL Season 12 defeating Puneri Paltan 31-28 in the final at Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium.

**Q: When does PKL Season 13 start?**
A: PKL Season 13 is expected to start in late 2026, with December 2026 being the current expected window based on available reports.

**Q: When is the PKL 13 auction?**
A: The PKL 13 auction is likely to take place in mid-October 2026.

**Q: Which team has won the most PKL titles?**
A: Patna Pirates have won the most PKL titles with three championships in Seasons 3, 4 and 5.

**Q: Who was the MVP of PKL Season 12?**
A: Fazel Atrachali of Dabang Delhi K.C. was named the Most Valuable Player of PKL Season 12.

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## Conclusion

The Pro Kabaddi League is India’s most exciting
domestic sports league and Season 13 promises
to be the biggest and best edition yet!

With defending champions Dabang Delhi K.C.
looking to make history, a mega auction set
to reshape all 12 squads and exciting young
talent emerging from across India PKL Season
13 is going to be absolutely unmissable!

Stay tuned to Love2Pickleball for all the
latest Pro Kabaddi League news, results and
updates! 💪

Jai Kabaddi! 🇮🇳

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