Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) organizer Mashal Sports announced on Friday the schedule for Season 12's playoff and final matches. All these matches will be played at Thyagaraj Stadium in Delhi.
Sports News: The excitement of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 Season 12 is now at its peak. Organizer Mashal Sports announced the dates for the playoffs and final at a press conference in Delhi on Friday. The Delhi leg matches of this season will be played at Thyagaraj Stadium, and they have already commenced from Saturday.
Highlights of the New Format
A total of eight teams will participate in Season 12's playoff format. The top-2 teams in the points table will directly qualify for the qualifiers, giving them a significant advantage. Meanwhile, teams ranked from fifth to eighth will compete through play-ins to secure a spot in the qualifiers.
- Top-2 teams: Direct entry into qualifiers
- 5th to 8th teams: Opportunity to qualify through play-ins
This new format makes the matches even more exciting for fans, as every game's importance increases.
Playoff and Final Dates
- Delhi Leg concludes: October 23, 2025
- Play-ins begin: October 25, 2025
- Playoffs: October 26 to October 29, 2025
- Grand Finale: October 31, 2025
The sequence of Eliminators and Qualifiers will be determined in the playoffs. The winning team will secure its spot in the Grand Finale.
Dominance of Home Team Dabang Delhi
Dabang Delhi K.C., the home team from Delhi, remains at the top of the points table and has secured its place in the top eight. This means the competition for the remaining seven spots will be even tougher and more thrilling. The competition between teams in the Delhi leg matches has captivated the audience. Now, as the matches progress towards the playoffs and final, the excitement has intensified further.
Anupam Goswami, Business Head of Mashal Sports and League Chairman of PKL, stated, "Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 has truly captivated audiences across the country. So far, 51 percent of the matches have been decided by a margin of just five points or less. This reflects the remarkable intensity and competition among the teams." Goswami further added, "This season is showcasing the highest standards, keeping fans engaged throughout. We are now moving towards a grand culmination in Delhi and are thrilled to bring the playoffs to the capital."
