Pro Kabaddi League returns to Jaipur for second leg

The Jaipur leg of PKL Season 12 will run from September 12 to September 27, featuring multiple matches across the 12 teams

Hyderabad: The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 is all set for its much-awaited return to the Pink City of Jaipur, as the action shifts from Vizag to the SMS Indoor Stadium.
Beginning on Friday, Jaipur will host the second leg of what is shaping up to be the most competitive season yet.

The last time PKL graced Jaipur was in January 2024, and the city’s passionate kabaddi fans are eager to witness their beloved Jaipur Pink Panthers in action on home soil once again. The team, which clinched the inaugural PKL title in 2014 and their second championship in Season 9, will be looking to leverage the home advantage and the unwavering support of their loyal fanbase.

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The Jaipur leg of PKL Season 12 will run from September 12 to September 27, featuring multiple matches across the 12 teams. This comes after the end of the Vizag leg on September 11, with Puneri Paltan, Dabang Delhi K.C., Telugu Titans and U Mumba showing early signs of dominance in Season 12.

Speaking at the launch of the Jaipur Leg, Mr. Anupam Goswami, Business Head, Mashal Sports and League Chairman, PKL, said, “India is evolving in the sports ecosystem, with new leagues emerging across different sports. To stay relevant, we have to innovate, which is why PKL has reworked its format to make it more exciting for fans and competitive for players. The introduction of the tie-breaker rule has ensured that every match produces a decisive outcome. This season, we have already witnessed five tie-breakers, including two Golden Raids, which highlights how this innovation keeps the intensity high. Nearly 30% of total points have come from young players in just their first or second PKL season, underlining how fresh talent is shaping the league. We now look forward to carrying this momentum into the Jaipur leg.”

“It’s been a very good journey so far. The federation has been working hard at the grassroots to nurture talent, and the league has given these players a platform and visibility. It’s a wonderful opportunity for them to progress. The synergies have come together beautifully, and it has worked out well for everyone — for the game as well as for the players,” said Mr. Vibhor Jain, President, AKFI.