Sports Leagues in India

Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest domestic cricket league on the globe. The cash-rich T20 league which is being held between the month of March and May sees participation from the best cricketers in the world and unite to play under one team by forgetting their nationalities.

Indian Super League (ISL) is the biggest franchise-based football league in the country and making giant strides towards taking Indian football to the next level. The ISL has given something for the Indian football fans to cheer for as they watch some world-class athletes playing on the Indian pitches and helping the beautiful game flourish in the country.

Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is the third most popular sporting league in the country and its popularity has started crossing the Indian shores. PKL, as well as athletes, are raking in the moolah with every passing season. PKL has provided a platform to all the professional Kabaddi players in the world and established the rustic Indian sport as an uber cool touch sport.

Premier Badminton League (PBL) is the badminton league which starts in the last week of December and continues for nearly a month. Top shuttlers from across the globe participate in this franchise-based league. Currently, there are 9 teams in the PBL and going with the popularity of the league, we can hope for a couple of more new teams formed.

Pro Wrestling League (PWL) is held in the month of January. PWL is yet another addition to India's long list of franchise-based sporting leagues. Top professional wrestlers in the world make their presence felt in this league which has 6 teams as of now. The number of teams is expected to increase in the years to come. PWL has provided a platform to local Indian athletes to compete with the best wrestlers in the world.

Pro Volleyball League (PVL) is the latest entrant in the franchise-based sporting event in India. PVL 2019 was the first professional men's indoor volleyball league in the country and is a joint initiative of the Volleyball Federation of India and Baseline Ventures. The PVL 2019 witnessed participation of 6 teams as top athletes from this game made their presence felt in the inaugural season.

The Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) League is the newest addition to the league culture in Indian sports. Top international paddlers will join Indian stars and amateurs to participate in the league. Like other leagues, UTT will also give a big platform to young and talented Indian paddlers to compete with the best in the world and improve their skills.

Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) is a professional cricket league organised by Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA). The Twenty20 league was formed by the TNCA in 2016 and it was inspired with the success of Karnataka Premier League (KPL). International and domestic cricketers from various parts of Tamil Nadu participate in the 8-team league.

The Karnataka Premier League( KPL) is a professional cricket league organised by Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). The Twenty20 league was modeled after the Indian Premier League and came into existence in August 2009. International and domestic cricketers from various parts participate in the KPL. There were 8 teams at the start of the league but now there are 7 teams competing in the league.