Kabaddi Champions League Unveils Exciting Match Schedule for Inaugural Season
Kabaddi Champions League Launches Match Schedule
The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) has officially revealed the match schedule for its eagerly anticipated first season, celebrating Haryana's rich kabaddi heritage.
Set to take place at the Sports University of Haryana in Rai, the inaugural season will run from January 25 to February 7, 2026. Matches will be held during three prime-time slots: 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, and 9:00 PM, ensuring fans enjoy thrilling kabaddi action every evening, both live at the stadium and on various broadcasting platforms including Zee Channels, DD Sports, YupTV, and Wave OTT.
Kickoff Matches and Rivalries
The league will commence with an exciting opening day featuring two electrifying matches: 7:00 PM - Sonipat Stars vs Gurugram Gurus and 8:00 PM - Rohtak Royals vs Karnal Kings.
This inaugural night is expected to embody the spirit of local rivalries and set the stage for the competitive atmosphere that will unfold over the next two weeks.
Tournament Structure and Competing Teams
Over the course of 12 days, eight teams will compete: Sonipat Stars, Gurugram Gurus, Hisar Heroes, Bhiwani Bulls, Rohtak Royals, Karnal Kings, Panipat Panthers, and Faridabad Fighters. Fans can anticipate thrilling matchups, emerging rivalries, and fierce contests as teams vie for a spot in the knockout rounds and aim for the title of the inaugural KCL champions.
Knockout Phase Schedule
The knockout stage will feature: Semi-Finals on February 6, 2026, and the Grand Final on February 7, 2026.
Showcasing Haryana's Kabaddi Talent
The first season of KCL is designed to merge grassroots enthusiasm with professional standards, providing a significant platform for kabaddi talent from Haryana to shine. With a packed schedule, prime-time matches, and an electric atmosphere, the Kabaddi Champions League is poised for a remarkable debut.
Fans can find the complete match schedule for the league phase on the KCL official website, inviting them to be part of this historic moment in Haryana's kabaddi journey.
KCL Haryana Season 1: Complete Match Schedule
Sunday, January 25
Match 1 - Sonipat Stars vs Gurugram Gurus, 7:00 PM
Match 2 - Rohtak Royals vs Karnal Kings, 8:00 PM
Monday, January 26
Match 3 - Hisar Heroes vs Bhiwani Bulls, 7:00 PM
Match 4 - Panipat Panthers vs Faridabad Fighters, 8:00 PM
Tuesday, January 27
Match 5 - Sonipat Stars vs Karnal Kings, 7:00 PM
Match 6 - Gurugram Gurus vs Bhiwani Bulls, 8:00 PM
Wednesday, January 28
Match 7 - Rohtak Royals vs Faridabad Fighters, 7:00 PM
Match 8 - Hisar Heroes vs Panipat Panthers, 8:00 PM
Thursday, January 29
Match 9 - Sonipat Stars vs Bhiwani Bulls, 7:00 PM
Match 10 - Karnal Kings vs Faridabad Fighters, 8:00 PM
Friday, January 30
Match 11 - Gurugram Gurus vs Panipat Panthers, 7:00 PM
Match 12 - Rohtak Royals vs Hisar Heroes, 8:00 PM
Saturday, January 31
Match 13 - Sonipat Stars vs Faridabad Fighters, 7:00 PM
Match 14 - Bhiwani Bulls vs Panipat Panthers, 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 1
Match 15 - Karnal Kings vs Hisar Heroes, 7:00 PM
Match 16 - Gurugram Gurus vs Rohtak Royals, 8:00 PM
Monday, February 2
Match 17 - Sonipat Stars vs Panipat Panthers, 7:00 PM
Match 18 - Faridabad Fighters vs Hisar Heroes, 8:00 PM
Match 19 - Bhiwani Bulls vs Rohtak Royals, 9:00 PM
Tuesday, February 3
Match 17 - Karnal Kings vs Gurugram Gurus, 7:00 PM
Match 18 - Sonipat Stars vs Hisar Heroes, 8:00 PM
Match 19 - Panipat Panthers vs Rohtak Royals, 9:00 PM
Wednesday, February 4
Match 17 - Faridabad Fighters vs Gurugram Gurus, 7:00 PM
Match 18 - Bhiwani Bulls vs Karnal Kings, 8:00 PM
Match 19 - Sonipat Stars vs Rohtak Royals, 9:00 PM
Thursday, February 5
Match 17 - Hisar Heroes vs Gurugram Gurus, 7:00 PM
Match 18 - Panipat Panthers vs Karnal Kings, 8:00 PM
Match 19 - Faridabad Fighters vs Bhiwani Bulls, 9:00 PM
Day 13 - Friday, February 6
Semi-Final 1 - TBD vs TBD, 7:00 PM
Semi-Final 2 - TBD vs TBD, 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 7
Final - TBD vs TBD, 8:00 PM.