Pro Kabaddi League (PKL)

The PKL Season 13 Player Auction is expected to take place between October 18 and 25, 2026, according to sources. An official announcement from the league is still awaited.

Telugu Titans finished fourth in PKL Season 12 with 12 wins from 21 matches before exiting in Qualifier 2. Bharat Hooda starred with 230 raid points, while Ankit Jaglan led the defense with 52 tackle points.

Dabang Delhi K.C. completed a brilliant PKL Season 12 campaign as champions, winning 15 of their 20 matches and finishing second with 30 points. Ashu Malik powered the raiding unit with 152 raid points, while Fazel Atrachali and Saurabh Nandal led a remarkably balanced defence with 52 tackle points each.

Patna Pirates delivered a fighting performance in PKL Season 12, finishing seventh in the league stage and reaching Eliminator 3. While the three-time champions fell short of another title, the emergence of Ayan Lohchab as one of the league's best raiders and Navdeep's outstanding defensive campaign gave the franchise plenty of positives heading into Season 13.

Puneri Paltan enjoyed another exceptional Pro Kabaddi League campaign in PKL Season 12, finishing at the top of the league standings before ending the season as runners-up. Led by captain Aslam Inamdar, the team showcased outstanding consistency, with Aditya Shinde emerging as the leading raider and Gaurav Khatri spearheading a strong defensive unit. Here's a complete review of Puneri Paltan's performances, key players, strengths, weaknesses, and overall season report card.

The PKL Season 13 squad-building process has officially begun. Telugu Titans have become the first franchise to announce their New Young Players (NYPs), signing two defenders and two raiders ahead of the upcoming season.

According to multiple reports and sources, Pro Kabaddi League Season 13 is expected to begin in mid-December 2026, while the player auction could take place in mid-October 2026. Here's everything fans need to know about the upcoming PKL season.