Kabaddi Champions League 2026 Schedule Announced: Dates, Matches, Teams and Venue

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The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) has officially unveiled the full match schedule for its much-awaited inaugural season, marking a significant milestone in Haryana's rich and deeply rooted kabaddi culture.

The league's first-ever edition will be staged at the Sports University of Haryana, Rai, from January 25 to February 7, 2026, promising two weeks of high-octane action and intense regional rivalries.

Matches during the league phase will be played in prime-time evening slots at 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM, ensuring uninterrupted kabaddi entertainment for fans both inside the stadium and across multiple broadcast platforms. The tournament will be televised live on Zee Channels and DD Sports, while digital audiences can tune in via YupTV and Wave OTT.

Blockbuster Opening Day

The inaugural season will kick off with a thrilling opening day featuring two marquee clashes that are expected to set the tone for the competition:

• 7:00 PM: Sonipat Stars vs Gurugram Gurus
• 8:00 PM: Rohtak Royals vs Karnal Kings

With strong regional identities and passionate fan bases, the opening night is poised to capture the essence of Haryana kabaddi and ignite excitement right from the first whistle.

Kabaddi Champions League 2026 Teams

Over a compact 12-day league phase, eight franchises will battle it out in a tightly packed format:

1. Sonipat Stars
2. Gurugram Gurus
3. Hisar Heroes
4. Bhiwani Bulls
5. Rohtak Royals
6. Karnal Kings
7. Panipat Panthers
8. Faridabad Fighters

Fans can look forward to marquee match-ups, emerging rivalries and fiercely contested encounters as teams fight for a place in the knockouts and a shot at becoming the first-ever KCL champions.

Knockout Dates Confirmed

• Semi-Finals: February 6, 2026
• Grand Final: February 7, 2026

The inaugural KCL season aims to seamlessly blend grassroots passion with professional excellence, offering a powerful platform for kabaddi talent from across Haryana to shine on a big stage. With packed schedules, prime-time visibility and an electric atmosphere expected throughout the tournament, the Kabaddi Champions League is all set for a memorable debut.

The full league-stage match schedule is now available on the official KCL website, as organisers invite fans to be part of a landmark chapter in Haryana's kabaddi history.

KCL 2026 Full Schedule