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PKL Season 11 to begin from October 18 | News India

New Delhi, September 3 (HS). Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 will start from October 18. Organiser Mashal Sports made the announcement on Tuesday.

In Season 11, the Pro Kabaddi League will return to the three-city caravan format. The 2024 edition will begin on October 18 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad, followed by the Noida Indoor Stadium for the second phase from November 10. The third phase will take place at the Balewadi Badminton Stadium in Pune from December 3.

The dates and venue of the playoffs will be announced later.

On the announcement of PKL Season 11 dates, Anupam Goswami, League Commissioner, Pro Kabaddi League said, “We are delighted to announce the start date and venues for PKL Season 11. After successfully completing 10 seasons, PKL Season 11 will prove to be a new milestone in the continued growth of the league. It will strengthen the growth of Kabaddi in India and around the world.”

The Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 auction was held on 15-16 August 2024 in Mumbai, in which eight players were bought for a price of more than Rs 1 crore. This is a new record in the history of the league.

Mashal Sports and Disney Star have made PKL one of the most successful sports leagues in India. Organised and operated by Mashal under its approved agreement with the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India, the Pro Kabaddi League has transformed the image of India's indigenous sport of Kabaddi and its athletes nationally as well as worldwide. Many Kabaddi playing countries have also strengthened their domestic Kabaddi programs after seeing the participation of many of their players in PKL.