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?
PKL 11 victor?
The Haryana Steelers won PKL season 11, claiming their first-ever Pro Kabaddi League title by defeating the Patna Pirates 32-23 in the final held on December 29, 2024.
PKL Season 12 starts when?
Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 is set to begin on August 29, 2025, marking another thrilling chapter in one of India's most popular sporting events. The tournament will open at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), which returns as a host city after a seven-year hiatus.
The opening fixture will feature the Telugu Titans facing the Tamil Thalaivas, followed by a Bengaluru Bulls vs. Puneri Paltan showdown on the same day.
Throughout the league stage, matches will be played as double-headers, with the first game at 8:00 PM IST and the second at 9:00 p.m. IST. The action is scheduled to span across four major cities: Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai, and Delhi, ensuring fans across different regions get to witness live kabaddi excitement.
The season will continue for two months, with the final likely to be held in the first week of November 2025, although the exact date for the final is yet to be officially confirmed.
PKL S12 Final Outcome
Oct 31, Friday
| Match | Fixture | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Final | Dabang Delhi 31, Puneri Paltan 28 | 8 p.m. |
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