Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 has reached its thrilling stage. A total of 12 teams are participating in the 12th edition, and 87 matches have been played in the league stage so far. In this exciting season, Puneri Paltan has confirmed its spot in the top-2, which will give them a direct entry into the final.
SPORTS NEWS: The 12th edition of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) has now reached its thrilling stage. A total of 12 teams are participating in the league this time. Each team will play 18 matches in the league stage, meaning there will be a total of 108 encounters. As of Wednesday, October 15, a total of 87 matches have been played, with 21 matches remaining.
The most significant highlight of the league stage games is that Puneri Paltan has secured its spot in the top 2 with its performance. This team is consistently performing brilliantly and living up to fans' expectations. The situation of the other teams is also interesting, as any team's position in the points table can change until the last moment.
PKL 2025 Format
In PKL 2025, each team will play 18 matches in the league stage. A total of 108 matches will be played in the league stage, out of which 87 matches have now been completed and 21 matches remain. All matches are being held at Delhi's Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium. The key highlights of the format are as follows:
- Top-2 Teams
- The top two teams in the points table will directly qualify for the final.
- Qualifier 1 will be played between the top-2 teams. The winning team will reach the final, while the losing team will have another chance.
- Third and Fourth Placed Teams
- These teams will clash in a Mini Qualifier.
- The winning team will qualify for Eliminator 3, while the losing team will face the losing team of Qualifier 1 in Eliminator 2.
- Fifth to Eighth Placed Teams
- These teams will qualify for the Play-in Round.
- They will play two matches, and the winning team will enter the first Eliminator.
- Ninth to Twelfth Placed Teams
- The journey of these teams will end in the league stage itself.
- Puneri Paltan's dominance in the points table
In the points table, Puneri Paltan has secured a spot in the top-2 with a brilliant performance. Their consistent victories and b team structure this season have put them directly in the race for the final. Meanwhile, the race for play-off qualification is still ongoing for other teams. The current form of the teams and their positions in the points table are as follows (after 87 matches):
Puneri Paltan: Qualified for the final in the top-2
The situation of other teams is also exciting, and the play-off race will be decided in the final matches.
Today's PKL 2025 Matches
A total of three matches will be played in PKL 2025 today. All matches will be held at Thyagaraj Sports Complex, Delhi:
- Bengaluru Bulls vs Patna Pirates – from 7:30 PM
- Telugu Titans vs U Mumba – from 8:30 PM
- UP Yoddha vs Haryana Steelers – from 9:30 PM
These matches could bring about several changes in the play-off race and will prove to be extremely thrilling for fans. The competition among teams this season has been tremendous. Puneri Paltan's hard work to secure a top-2 spot has paid off, while for other teams, the Mini Qualifiers and Play-in matches promise tough competition. This season has brought tremendous drama and excitement for PKL fans.
