Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) Haryana is all set for its inaugural edition. Some of the best kabaddi players will feature in the event that will also provide an opportunity to budding talents.
The league recently completed its major pre-tournament milestone with a player auction on December 28, 2025, where 128 players were selected for eight regional franchises.
When will the Kabaddi Champions League Haryana Start?
The inaugural season of the Kabaddi Champions League is scheduled to start on January 25, 2026 till February 7, 2026.
Where will Kabaddi Champions League Haryana be played?
All the matches of the tournament will be staged at the Nahar Singh Stadium in Faridabad.
Kabaddi Champions League 2026: Key Dates and Schedule
According to the official league details, the matches are structured as follows:
- League Kicks Off: January 11, 2026
- League Stage: January to mid-February 2026
- Semi-Finals: Late February 2026
- Grand Finale: Early March 2026
Participating Teams
Eight professional teams representing different regions of Haryana will compete:
- Bhiwani Bulls
- Faridabad Fighters
- Gurgaon Gurus
- Hisar Heroes
- Karnal Kings
- Panipat Panthers
- Rohtak Royals
- Sonipat Stars
More than 3,500 players registered for the trials, with over 1,500 athletes participating in the central trials held in Sonipat.
Following a detailed and competitive evaluation process, over 110 players were shortlisted, while the final auction pool included around 200 to 250 players across various categories.
The league will not just provide an opportunity for emerging and grassroots talent, but is also set to feature experienced players in order to deliver quality and competitiveness.
Also Read: Kabaddi Champions League 2026: Full Squad Of Each Team
Here are the top buys of each team at Kabaddi Champions League 2026 Player Auction.
Bhiwani Bulls
- Devank Dalal (Right Raider) – ₹19.2 lakh
- Pravesh Malik (Defender) – ₹5.4 lakh
- Hitesh Kadian (Defender) – ₹7 lakh
- Deepak Singh (Defender) – ₹5.6 lakh
Sonipat Stars
- Ayan Lochab (Left Raider) – ₹18.4 lakh
- Mohit Kaushik (Defender) – ₹3.7 lakh
- Navdeep Duhan (Defender) – ₹6.2 lakh
Faridabad Fighters
- Jaideep Dahiya (Defender) – ₹17.4 lakh
- Yogesh Dahiya (Defender) – ₹9.2 lakh
- Ghanshyam Roka Magar (Defender) – ₹2 lakh
- Ankit Jaglan (Defender) – ₹6.6 lakh
Karnal Kings
- Sunil Malik (Defender) – ₹14.2 lakh
- Surender Gill (Defender) – ₹7.4 lakh
- Akshit Dhull (Defender) – ₹4.4 lakh
Hisar Heroes
- Ashu Malik (Right Raider) – ₹12.2 lakh
- Nitesh Kumar (Defender) – ₹7 lakh
- Surjeet Singh (Defender) – ₹7.6 lakh
- Saurabh Nandal (Defender) – ₹4.8 lakh
Panipat Panthers
- Ankit Jaglan (All-Rounder) – ₹9.8 lakh
- Narender Kandola (Raider) – ₹7.2 lakh
- Meetu Sharma (Raider) – ₹7 lakh
- Deepanshu Khatri (Defender) – ₹4.8 lakh
Gurugram Gurus
- Neeraj Narwal (Right Raider) – ₹9.6 lakh
- Sanjay Dhull (Defender) – ₹3.4 lakh
- Aman Lather (Defender) – ₹0. 85 lakh
Rohtak Royals
- Vijay Malik (Defender) – ₹9.4 lakh
- Rakesh Singroha (Right Raider) – ₹7.2 lakh
- Ankit Rana (Left Raider) – ₹6.4 lakh
- Sandeep Deswal (Defender) – ₹6 lakh
