The 2025 Pro Kabaddi League (Season 12) started on August 29 and will end in late October. This season, 12 teams — including last year’s champions, Haryana Steelers — are competing in four cities: Visakhapatnam, Jaipur, Chennai, and Delhi.
Key Details
The opening match was between Telugu Titans and Tamil Thalaivas at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
Defending champions Haryana Steelers began their title defense against Bengal Warriors on August 31.
The tournament follows a round-robin format, with playoffs and a grand final scheduled for October.
Matches are being held in four cities — Visakhapatnam, Jaipur, Chennai, and Delhi — marking the return of the multi-city format after several years.
Top Raiders by Red Points
Devank Dalal from the Bengal Warriors is leading this season with 271 raid points in 16 matches.
Ayan Lohchab of Patna Pirates is close behind with impressive raid points of his own.
Arjun Deshwal (Tamil Thalaivas) and Ashu Malik (Dabang Delhi K.C.) are also among the top performers.
PKL legends like Pardeep Narwal, who has a career total of 1,801 raid points, continue to inspire, but this season, Dalal is the one leading the charts.
Top Defenders (by Tackle Points)
Nitesh Kumar from Tamil Thalaivas is leading the defenders’ chart with 65 tackle points.
Jaideep Kuldeep Dahiya of Dabang Delhi K.C. is close behind with 64 tackle points.
Other standout defenders this season include Gaurav Khatri (Dabang Delhi K.C.) and Deepak, who have also made a strong impact on the mat.
Current Points (as of October 21, 2025)
As the 2025 Pro Kabaddi League (Season 12) moves closer to its finale, Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi K.C. are leading the points table with 26 points each. Both teams have been in great form, showing strong performances from their key players throughout the season.
Telugu Titans and U Mumba are close behind with 20 points each, while Bengaluru Bulls have 18 points, keeping the competition intense and exciting.
In terms of individual performances, Devank Dalal of Bengal Warriors is the top raider this season, dazzling fans with his high-scoring raids. On the defensive side, Nitesh Kumar from Tamil Thalaivas continues to dominate with 65 tackle points.
With strong teams and standout players making their mark, this season of PKL has been full of thrilling moments, and the race for the playoffs remains wide open.
Matches (October 22–23, 2025)
October 22
- Haryana Steelers vs Telugu Titans — 7:30 PM
- Bengaluru Bulls vs Bengal Warriors — 8:30 PM
- Dabang Delhi K.C. vs Patna Pirates — 9:30 PM
October 23
- Bengaluru Bulls vs Gujarat Giants — 7:30 PM
- UP Yoddhas vs U Mumba — 8:30 PM
- Patna Pirates vs Jaipur Pink Panthers — 9:30 PM