If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Learn more >

When is PKL 12 starting? Date and schedule for Pro Kabaddi League 2025 season opener

Mayank Bande

When is PKL 12 starting? Date and schedule for Pro Kabaddi League 2025 season opener image

(Getty)

The Pro Kabaddi League is all set to return with a fresh season of the competition from August 29, with a clash between the Telugu Titans and the Tamil Thalaivas.

The Haryana Steelers will enter the 12-team competition as the defending champions, having won their first title with a win over the Patna Pirates in 2024.

The 108 matches of the league phase in the 12th edition of the tournament will commence between August 29 to October 23, while the schedule for the playoffs is yet to be announced.

Add The Sporting News as a preferred news source

Like the previous editions, the 12th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League will also be played in a double-round robin format league phase, followed by the playoffs on the basis of league standings.

Below is everything you need to know about the PKL 12 season-opener, brought to you by TSN.

Make your predictions on Pro Kabaddi League 2025 and get 150% deposit match up to ₹150,000 with Dafabet. Click HERE

When is the PKL season 12 starting?

The first match of the Pro Kabaddi League season 12 will be played on August 29.

Which teams will play the first match of PKL season 12?

The season opener of the PKL 12 will be a southern derby between Telugu Titans and Tamil Thalaivas.

MORE:  Pro Kabaddi League 2025 winner odds & latest betting: Who will win PKL season 12?

Where will the opening match of PKL 12 be played?

The Telugu Titans vs Tamil Thalaivas match of PKL 12 will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Vizag.

What time does the PKL 12 opening match start?

The first match of PKL 12 is scheduled to begin at 8:00 pm (IST) on August 29, 2025.

READ MORE: What PKL games are happening today? Match schedule, yesterday's scores & results and favourites to win Season 12 

Where can you watch the PKL 12 season-opener from India?

The season opener of the Pro Kabaddi League 12 between Telugu Titans and Tamil Thalaivas will be available to watch live on the Star Sports Network and Jiohotstar app/website.

MatchTV channelsLive streaming
PKL 12: Telugu Titans vs Tamil ThalaivasStar Sports NetworkJiohotstar app/website

RELATED LINKS:

Mayank Bande

Mayank Bande has been a content producer at The Sporting News since 2023 and has extensive experience in cricket writing. His work has previously appeared on platforms like OneCricket and Last Word on Sports. Beyond cricket, Mayank closely follows football as an FC Barcelona supporter, along with tennis and Olympic sports. Despite holding a degree in Business Administration, he chose to pursue a career in sports, bringing sharp analysis to his writing as someone who once played cricket.