After 117 matches played over 63 action-packed days across four cities, Season 12 of the Pro Kabaddi League concluded with Dabang Delhi clinching the title, edging out Puneri Paltan in a nail-biting final.
The latest edition introduced a refreshed format featuring tiebreakers, a shorter league phase, and an expanded eight-team playoff bracket.
The changes paid off handsomely, with fans and experts alike hailing PKL 12 as the most fiercely contested and entertaining season in the league’s history.
With the season done and dusted, we break down the latest winner and take a closer look at the results in PKL season 12?
Who won PKL season 12?
Ashu Malik's Dabang Delhi K.C. Put on a masterclass, powered by standout performances from Ajinkya Pawar and Neeraj Narwal, to clinch their second Pro Kabaddi League title in front of a roaring home crowd.
In a pulsating final at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi edged past Puneri Paltan 31-28 on Friday to reclaim the crown they last held in Season 8, a campaign that saw current head coach Joginder Narwal leading the team as captain.
The victory also made Dabang Delhi the first home side since U Mumba in Season 2 to lift the PKL trophy. Adding to the night’s milestones, Fazel Atrachali etched his name deeper into league history by becoming the most successful foreign player in PKL history.
When is the PKL season 13?
While the official dates and schedule for Season 13 is yet to be confirmed, the Pro Kabaddi League usually follows its annual calendar, with new editions kicking off in the latter half of the year, typically between August and September.
The season continues for two months, with the final likely to be held in the first week of November 2026, although the exact date for the final is yet to be officially confirmed.
PKL season 12 final result
Friday, October 31
| Match | Fixture | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Final | Dabang Delhi 31, Puneri Paltan 28 | 8 p.m. |
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