The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is all set to electrify the nation once again as the highly anticipated Season 11 Player Auction kicks off on August 15-16 in Mumbai. As the league celebrates a decade of thrilling action, fans can expect a fresh wave of talent to join the ranks of the existing stars.

“We are delighted to announce that the Player Auction for Pro Kabaddi Season XI is being held on Independence Day this year. Kabaddi, which has been India’s unique and popular sport for several millennia, is strongly showcased as a world-class competitive discipline at Pro Kabaddi. This is a great achievement for all the stakeholders of Pro Kabaddi as well as the Kabaddi ecosystem of the country under the custodianship of AKFI. We will strongly celebrate this achievement with patriotic fervour at the Season XI Player Auction.”

Mr Anupam Goswami, League Commissioner, Pro Kabaddi League

With a strong core of retained players, including Season 10 MVP Aslam Inamdar (Puneri Paltan), Ashu Malik and Naveen Kumar (Dabang Delhi), and Arjun Deshwal (Jaipur Pink Panthers), the 12 franchises are poised to bolster their squads. A total of 88 players were retained across three categories, leaving a pool of star players, such as Pawan Sehrawat, Pardeep Narwal, and Fazel Atrachali, up for grabs at the auction.

Behind the scenes, experienced coaches will be leading the teams. Bengaluru Bulls have retained Randhir Singh Sehrawat, the longest-serving coach in the league, while Dabang Delhi K.C. has promoted Joginder Narwal to the head coach role. Other notable coaches include Ram Mehar Singh (Gujarat Giants), Manpreet Singh (Haryana Steelers), Sanjeev Baliyan (Jaipur Pink Panthers), and BC Ramesh (Puneri Paltan).

The PKL auction will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network, with live streaming available on Disney+Hotstar. As fans eagerly anticipate the formation of new teams and the emergence of fresh talent, the Pro Kabaddi League is set to once again captivate the nation with its high-octane action.