The 11th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is back with a bang, bringing kabaddi enthusiasts across India closer to their favorite teams and players. This year, the league promises thrilling action across three major cities: Hyderabad, Noida, and Pune, with 137 matches scheduled.
This season once again features some of the biggest names in the league such as Pardeep Narwal, Pawan Sehrawat, Maninder Singh, Fazel Atrachali, and Naveen Kumar to name a few.
Puneri Paltan, having won their maiden title last year, are the defending champions and will be keen to maintain their dominance this time around. They have won both of their games so far. Jaipur Pink Panthers and UP Yoddhas have also made solid starts, winning both of their matches so far in the league.
As the season has already begun, fans are looking for ways to catch all the live action.
For fans in India, the PKL 11 matches are being broadcast on the Star Sports Network, available in multiple languages including English, Hindi, and regional languages to cater to a wider audience. However, for mobile and online viewers, Disney+ Hotstar will stream the entire season live.
All the matches of this season's Pro Kabaddi League can be viewed on the Disney+Hotstar app. However, the matches cannot be watched for free as they require a subscription.
For fans who want to watch PKL live for free on mobile, Disney+ Hotstar offers a free preview of the first five minutes of the game. This is the only way to watch the action for free on mobile.
PKL 11 teams and format
12 teams who were a part of the tournament last year - Puneri Paltan, Jaipur Pink Panthers, UP Yoddhas, Dabang Delhi, Tamil Thalaivas, Telugu Titans, Bengal Warriorz, Bengaluru Bulls, U Mumba, Haryana Steelers, and Patna Pirates - will also be a part of the league this year.
PKL 11 features the familiar double round-robin format, where each team faces off against every other side twice in the league stage. The competition is intense, and only the top six teams on the points table will secure their spot in the playoffs, with the top two directly advancing to the semi-finals.