The player auction for the 11th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) will be held on August 15 and 16 in Mumbai, Mashal Sports announced on Thursday, July 25.
Mr. Anupam Goswami, League Commissioner, Pro Kabaddi League was quoted as saying in the press release:
“We are delighted to announce that the Player Auction for Pro Kabaddi Season XI is being held on Independence Day this year. Kabaddi, which has been India’s unique and popular sport for several millennia, is strongly showcased as a world-class competitive discipline at Pro Kabaddi."
He added:
"This is a great achievement for all the stakeholders of Pro Kabaddi as well as the kabaddi ecosystem of the country under the custodianship of AKFI. We will strongly celebrate this achievement with patriotic fervor at the Season XI Player Auction.”
Moreover, they also revealed the new logo ahead of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11. The new logo showcases saffron and green colors, similar to that of the Indian flag.
The new logo will inspire generations and budding kabaddi players as the league aims to promote the sport in every household and reach every corner of the country.
With the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 auction less than a month away, the 10 franchises will soon start announcing the list of retentions and released players. This will be followed by the final list of players to go under the hammer at the PKL Season 11 player auction in Mumbai on August 15 & 16.
Can the PKL Season 11 auction be watched live?
The PKL Season 11 player auction is likely to be telecasted and live-streamed on the Sony Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar. Fans can expect an official update closer to the auction dates.