Updated On: 23 August, 2025 04:21 PM IST | Visakhapatnam | mid-day online correspondent
Season 12 will feature a 108-match league phase, with each of the 12 teams playing 18 matches, increasing both the competitiveness and consistency required to progress. The league will travel to Visakhapatnam, Jaipur, Chennai, and Delhi, bringing high-octane kabaddi closer to fans across India and expanding PKL’s footprint into regional strongholds

A landmark change this season is the introduction of a comprehensive tie-breaking system, previously reserved only for Playoff matches
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is set to return with its most ambitious and fan-centric season yet, as organizers announced major format changes for Season 12, scheduled to kick off on August 29. The revamped structure promises a more intense league stage, a dynamic Playoffs format, and a tie-break system that guarantees dramatic finishes.
Expanded league stage and venue rotation
Season 12 will feature a 108-match league phase, with each of the 12 teams playing 18 matches, increasing both the competitiveness and consistency required to progress. The league will travel to Visakhapatnam, Jaipur, Chennai, and Delhi, bringing high-octane kabaddi closer to fans across India and expanding PKL’s footprint into regional strongholds.