The Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League (GI-PKL) is set to get underway from April 18 in the millennium city of Gurugram. The tournament will witness several international stars taking part in the tournament.
This is the inaugural season of the league and is already garnering global attention with teams representing countries like Egypt, Kenya, Argentina, Germany, England, Norway and Poland.
Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League 2025: Teams
A total of 12 teams-6 men’s and 6 women’s- will feature in the tournament.
Women’s Teams: Marathi Falcons, Bhojpuri Leopardess, Telugu Cheetahs, Tamil Lioness, Punjabi Tigress, and Haryanvi Eagles.
Men’s Teams: Marathi Vultures, Bhojpuri Leopards, Telugu Panthers, Tamil Lions, Punjabi Tigers, and Haryanvi Sharks.
The tournament will commence with men’s matches on the opening day, setting the tone for an action-packed competition. Tamil Lions will take on Punjabi Tigers in the tournament opener.
The women’s matches will get underway on April 19 with Marathi Falcons facing Telugu Cheetahs in the first match.
The kabaddi tournament will culminate in the Grand Finals for both men’s and women’s categories on April 30, where the ultimate champions of the inaugural GI-PKL season will be crowned.
Everyday the games will begin at 6:00 pm (IST) and will be available to watch live on Sony Sports 3.
Global Indian Pravasi Kabaddi League 2025: Schedule and Fixtures
| Date | Time (IST) | Team A | Team B |
| 18-Apr-2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Tamil Lions | Punjabi Tigers |
| 18-Apr-2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Haryanvi Sharks | Telugu Panthers |
| 18-Apr-2025 | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Marathi Vultures | Bhojpuri Leopards |
| 19-Apr-2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Marathi Falcons | Telugu Cheetahs |
| 19-Apr-2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Punjabi Tigress | Bhojpuri Leopardess |
| 19-Apr-2025 | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Haryanvi Eagles | Tamil Lioness |
| 20-Apr-2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Telugu Panthers | Tamil Lions |
| 20-Apr-2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Punjabi Tigers | Marathi Vultures |
| 20-Apr-2025 | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Bhojpuri Leopards | Haryanvi Sharks |
| 21-Apr-2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Haryanvi Eagles | Bhojpuri Leopardess |
| 21-Apr-2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Marathi Falcons | Tamil Lioness |
| 21-Apr-2025 | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Telugu Cheetahs | Punjabi Tigress |
| 22-Apr-2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Marathi Vultures | Tamil Lions |
| 22-Apr-2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Bhojpuri Leopards | Telugu Panthers |
| 22-Apr-2025 | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Punjabi Tigers | Haryanvi Sharks |
| 23-Apr-2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Tamil Lioness | Telugu Cheetahs |
| 23-Apr-2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Marathi Falcons | Bhojpuri Leopardess |
| 23-Apr-2025 | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Punjabi Tigress | Haryanvi Eagles |
| 24-Apr-2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Bhojpuri Leopards | Tamil Lions |
| 24-Apr-2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Punjabi Tigers | Telugu Panthers |
| 24-Apr-2025 | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Marathi Vultures | Haryanvi Sharks |
| 25-Apr-2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Haryanvi Eagles | Marathi Falcons |
| 25-Apr-2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Telugu Cheetahs | Bhojpuri Leopardess |
| 25-Apr-2025 | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Punjabi Tigress | Tamil Lioness |
| 26-Apr-2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Haryanvi Sharks | Tamil Lions |
| 26-Apr-2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Punjabi Tigers | Bhojpuri Leopards |
| 26-Apr-2025 | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Marathi Vultures | Telugu Panthers |
| 27-Apr-2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Punjabi Tigress | Marathi Falcons |
| 27-Apr-2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Telugu Cheetahs | Haryanvi Eagles |
| 27-Apr-2025 | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Bhojpuri Leopardess | Tamil Lioness |
| 28-Apr-2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | TBD | TBD |
| 28-Apr-2025 | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | TBD | TBD |
| 29-Apr-2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | TBD | TBD |
| 29-Apr-2025 | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | TBD | TBD |
| 30-Apr-2025 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | TBD | TBD (Men’s Final) |
| 30-Apr-2025 | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | TBD | TBD (Women’s Final) |
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The Unique GI-PKL Championship Trophy
The GI-PKL Championship Trophy bears the meaning of ultimate supremacy in the league, adding an extra layer of competition. While both the men’s and women’s teams will have their respective winners, only one team will earn the honor of lifting the grand Championship Trophy and it could be either a men’s or a women’s team
