Kabaddi Leagues and Player Auctions — 2026-10-25
The inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 is currently underway in Ahmedabad, featuring 23 teams and over 400 athletes. Meanwhile, the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) Season 2 auction concluded with Ayan Lochab emerging as the most expensive player, ahead of the league's start on October 23.
Kabaddi Leagues and Player Auctions — 2026-10-25
Top developments
Inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 Kicks Off
The first-ever Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship began on October 23 in Ahmedabad, running through October 31. The tournament features 23 teams from 13 nations and more than 400 athletes competing in 62 matches across men's and women's categories. India opened their campaign against England in the men's event and Malaysia in the women's event, aiming for double gold medals.
KCL Season 2 Auction Concludes; Ayan Lochab Tops Bidding
The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) Season 2 auction took place on October 17, with over 300 players going under the hammer. Ayan Lochab was named the most expensive player in the auction. The league season officially commenced on October 23 in Ahmedabad. The auction featured 10 teams, each with a total purse of ₹5 crore.
India Dominates Early Matches in Commonwealth Championship
India’s women’s team defeated Malaysia with a commanding 73-13 score at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex. The men’s team also secured a victory with 46 points, marking a strong start to their title defense. These results highlight the depth of talent available for the upcoming Pro Kabaddi League auctions.
International Expansion: Kenya and Scotland Shine
On Day 2 of the Commonwealth Championship, Kenya’s women’s team edged out Sri Lanka 23-20, while Scotland’s women defeated England. In the men’s event, Bangladesh defeated Canada 67-28. These results underscore the growing competitiveness of kabaddi beyond traditional powerhouses like India and Iran.
Local view
Local media outlets like Bhaskar and News18 Hindi have heavily covered the grassroots and league-level developments. Bhaskar reported on the Radico Kabaddi League 2026 where Sai Senior Secondary School emerged as the winner, showcasing the sport's reach in local districts. News18 Hindi detailed the financial structure of the KCL auction, noting the ₹5 crore purse per team and the high-profile status of Asian Games gold medalists included in the auction pool.
Context & numbers
- Tournament Scale: The Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship features 62 matches (39 men’s, 23 women’s) with 400+ athletes.
- Auction Volume: Over 6,000 players underwent trials for the KCL Season 2, with 300+ selected for the auction.
- Points System: Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) continues with the updated points system where a win earns 2 points and a loss earns 0, a change from the previous 5-3-1 system.
On the radar
- PKL Season 13: The official start date and auction details for Pro Kabaddi League Season 13 are yet to be confirmed by Mashal Sports, though speculation suggests an October/November start.
- Federation Ban Lift: The International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) is expected to lift the suspension on the Indian Kabaddi Federation next month following the handover of charge to the elected body.
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