Are you a fan of kabaddi, the thrilling and action-packed contact sport that originated in India? If yes, then you must be excited for the upcoming season 10 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), the most popular and professional kabaddi league in the world. The PKL is set to return on December 2, 2023, after a gap of two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league will feature 12 teams, 130 matches, and a total prize money of Rs. 8 crore. The matches will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network and Disney+ Hotstar.
Pro Kabaddi 2023 Schedule
The Pro Kabaddi 2023 schedule has been announced by the organizers, Mashal Sports, on November 7, 2023. The league will follow a caravan format, where all the matches will be played in one city before moving to another. The league will start in Ahmedabad on December 2, 2023, and end in Panchkula on February 21, 2024. The league will have a total of 11 venues.
- Ahmedabad: 2nd to 7th December 2023
- Bengaluru: 8th to 13th December 2023
- Pune: 15th to 20th December 2023
- Chennai: 22nd to 27th December 2023
- Noida: 29th December 2023 to 3rd January 2024
- Mumbai: 5th to 10th January 2024
- Jaipur: 12th to 17th January 2024
- Hyderabad: 19th to 24th January 2024
- Patna: 26th to 31st January 2024
- Delhi: 2nd to 7th February 2024
- Kolkata: 9th to 14th February 2024
- Panchkula: 16th to 21st February 2024
The league will have a double round-robin format, where each team will play against every other team twice. The top six teams at the end of the league stage will qualify for the playoffs, which will consist of two eliminators, two semi-finals, and the final. The complete match schedule can be found on the official website of PKL.
Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 10 2023 Venue
The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 10 2023 venue will be different for each city, where the matches will be played in indoor stadiums with a capacity of around 5,000 to 10,000 spectators.
- The Arena by TransStadia, Ahmedabad
- Shree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, Bengaluru
- Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune
- Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai
- Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Noida
- NSCI Dome, Mumbai
- Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium, Jaipur
- Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad
- Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna
- Thyagaraj Sports Complex, Delhi
- Netaji Indoor Stadium, Kolkata
- Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex, Panchkula
The venues are expected to follow the COVID-19 safety protocols and guidelines issued by the government and the organizers. The tickets for the matches will be available online on the official website of PKL and other platforms like BookMyShow and Paytm.
PKL Teams List 2023
The PKL Teams List 2023 consists of 12 teams.
- Bengal Warriors
- Bengaluru Bulls
- Dabang Delhi K.C.
- Gujarat Giants
- Haryana Steelers
- Jaipur Pink Panthers
- Patna Pirates
- Puneri Paltan
- Tamil Thalaivas
- Telugu Titans
- U Mumba
- U.P. Yoddhas
The teams have been formed after the player auction, which took place on September 8 and 9, 2023. The auction saw a total of 500 players go under the hammer, out of which 200 were sold. The teams had a total purse of Rs. 5 crore each to make their squad of 18 players, which includes 12 Indian players and 6 foreign players. The auction witnessed some record-breaking bids, such as Mohammadreza Chiyaneh, who became the most expensive player in PKL history after being bought by Gujarat Giants for Rs. 2.35 crore. The complete squad list of each team can be found on the official website of PKL.
Pro Kabaddi League 2023 Competition
The Pro Kabaddi League 2023 competition is expected to be fierce and exciting, as the teams will battle it out for the coveted trophy and the prize money. The league will see some of the best kabaddi players in the world, such as Pardeep Narwal, Fazel Atrachali, Pawan Sehrawat, Naveen Kumar, Maninder Singh, and many more.
The league will also feature some new and young talents, such as Guman Singh, Aslam Inamdar, Mohammadreza Chiyaneh, and others. The league will also have some interesting rivalries, such as U Mumba vs Jaipur Pink Panthers, Bengaluru Bulls vs Patna Pirates, Gujarat Giants vs Dabang Delhi K.C., and others. The league will also have some special awards, such as the Most Valuable Player, the Best Raider, the Best Defender, the Emerging Player, and the Fair Play Award.
Pro Kabaddi League 2023 Points Table
The Pro Kabaddi League 2023 points table will be updated after each match on the official website of PKL. The points table will show the rank, team name, matches played, wins, losses, ties, points scored, points conceded, points difference, and total points of each team. The points table will also show the zone-wise standings of the teams. The points table will be based on the following criteria:
- A team will get 5 points for a win, 3 points for a tie, and 1 point for a loss.
- A team will get 1 extra point for a win with a margin of 7 or more points, which is called a Super Raid.
- A team will get 1 extra point for scoring 50 or more points in a match, which is called a High 5.
- A team will get 2 extra points for inflicting an All-Out on the opponent team, which means getting all 7 players of the opponent team out of the court.
- A team will lose 1 point for getting All-Out by the opponent team.
The top six teams at the end of the league stage will qualify for the playoffs, which will consist of two eliminators, two semi-finals, and the final. The playoffs will follow a knockout format, where the winner of each match will advance to the next round and the loser will be eliminated.
Pro Kabaddi League 2023 Prize Money
The Pro Kabaddi League 2023 prize money has been increased by Rs. 2 crore from the previous season, making it a total of Rs. 8 crore. The prize money will be distributed among the teams as follows:
- The winner of the league will get Rs. 3 crore.
- The runner-up of the league will get Rs. 1.8 crore.
- The third-placed team of the league will get Rs. 1.2 crore.
- The fourth-placed team of the league will get Rs. 80 lakh.
- The fifth-placed team of the league will get Rs. 35 lakh.
- The sixth-placed team of the league will get Rs. 25 lakh.
The prize money will be in addition to the salaries of the players, which range from Rs. 6.6 lakh to Rs. 2.35 crore per season.
Vivo Pro Kabaddi League 2023 Season 10 Live Streaming and Broadcast
The Vivo Pro Kabaddi League 2023 Season 10 live streaming and broadcast will be available on the Star Sports network and Disney+ Hotstar. The Star Sports network will telecast the matches in five languages, namely Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. The Star Sports network will also provide live commentary, analysis, highlights, and replays of the matches. The Disney+ Hotstar will provide the live streaming of the matches on its website and app. The Disney+ Hotstar will also provide the live scorecard, statistics, and updates of the matches. The Disney+ Hotstar will require a subscription to access the live streaming of the matches.
Conclusion:
The Pro Kabaddi 2023 is the 10th season of the Pro Kabaddi League, the most popular and professional Kabaddi league in the world. The league will start on December 2, 2023, and end on February 21, 2024. The league will feature 12 teams, 130 matches, and a total prize money of Rs. 8 crore. The league will follow a caravan format, where the matches will be played in 11 venues across India. The league will have a double round-robin format, where each team will play against every other team twice. The top six teams at the end of the league stage will qualify for the playoffs, which will consist of two eliminators, two semi-finals, and the final.
The league will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network and Disney+ Hotstar. The league will see some of the best kabaddi players in the world, such as Pardeep Narwal, Fazel Atrachali, Pawan Sehrawat, Naveen Kumar, Maninder Singh, and many more. The league will also feature some new and young talents, such as Guman Singh, Aslam Inamdar, Mohammadreza Chiyaneh, and others. The league will also have some interesting rivalries, such as U Mumba vs Jaipur Pink Panthers, Bengaluru Bulls vs Patna Pirates, Gujarat Giants vs Dabang Delhi K.C., and others. The league will also have some special awards, such as the Most Valuable Player, the Best Raider, the Best Defender, the Emerging Player, and the Fair Play Award.
FAQs:
Q: When will the Pro Kabaddi 2023 start and end?
A: The Pro Kabaddi 2023 will start on December 2, 2023, and end on February 21, 2024.
Q: How many teams are participating in the Pro Kabaddi 2023?
A: There are 12 teams participating in the Pro Kabaddi 2023, which are Bengal Warriors, Bengaluru Bulls, Dabang Delhi K.C., Gujarat Giants, Haryana Steelers, Jaipur Pink Panthers, Patna Pirates, Puneri Paltan, Tamil Thalaivas, Telugu Titans, U Mumba, and U.P. Yoddhas.
Q: How many matches will be played in the Pro Kabaddi 2023?
A: There will be 130 matches played in the Pro Kabaddi 2023, which include 120 league matches and 10 playoff matches.
Q: What is the format of the Pro Kabaddi 2023?
A: The Pro Kabaddi 2023 will follow a caravan format, where the matches will be played in one city before moving to another. The league will have a double round-robin format, where each team will play against every other team twice. The top six teams at the end of the league stage will qualify for the playoffs, which will consist of two eliminators, two semi-finals, and the final.
Q: What are the venues of the Pro Kabaddi 2023?
A: The Pro Kabaddi 2023 will have 11 venues, which are Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Noida, Mumbai, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Patna, Delhi, and Kolkata. The final venue will be Panchkula.
Q: How can I watch the Pro Kabaddi 2023 live?
A: You can watch the Pro Kabaddi 2023 live on the Star Sports network and Disney+ Hotstar. The Star Sports network will telecast the matches in five languages, namely Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. The Disney+ Hotstar will provide the live streaming of the matches on its website and app.
Q: Who are the players to watch out for in the Pro Kabaddi 2023?
A: Some of the players to watch out for in the Pro Kabaddi 2023 are Pardeep Narwal, Fazel Atrachali, Pawan Sehrawat, Naveen Kumar, Maninder Singh, Mohammadreza Chiyaneh, Guman Singh, Aslam Inamdar, and others.
Q: What is the prize money of the Pro Kabaddi 2023?
A: The prize money of the Pro Kabaddi 2023 is Rs. 8 crore, which is Rs. 2 crore more than the previous season. The winner of the league will get Rs. 3 crore, the runner-up will get Rs. 1.8 crore, the third-placed team will get Rs. 1.2 crore, the fourth-placed team will get Rs. 80 lakh, the fifth-placed team will get Rs. 35 lakh, and the sixth-placed team will get Rs. 25 lakh.
Q: What are the special awards of the Pro Kabaddi 2023?
A: The special awards of the Pro Kabaddi 2023 are the Most Valuable Player, the Best Raider, the Best Defender, the Emerging Player, and the Fair Play Award.
Q: Who are the defending champions of the Pro Kabaddi League?
A: The defending champions of the Pro Kabaddi League are Bengal Warriors, who won the season 9 in 2019 by defeating Dabang Delhi K.C. in the final.
