Pro Kabaddi League 12 Vizag To Host First Match of PKL 2025 Season
Vizag to host the first match of the PKL 2025 season. The twelfth season of the league will begin on August 29, 2025. According to reports, Vizag is being considered to host the opening leg. This will be the second time that PKL matches will be played in Vizag after 2018. Fans are excited as the new season is only a few weeks away.
PKL 12 Opening Leg Venue Vizag Returns to Pro Kabaddi Map
Vizag is set to host the first leg of the Pro Kabaddi League this year. The city last hosted a PKL match in 2018. In Season 3, Vizag hosted the opening match. In 2025 PKL 12 will bring Vizag back on the national Kabaddi stage. Reports say that Vizag has been selected for the opening leg but there is no official announcement yet.
Telugu Titans CEO Trinadh Reddy said in an interview that Vizag and Hyderabad are both home grounds for the team. Since 2018 no PKL match has been held in Vizag. That is why the team wanted to host this year’s opening leg in Vizag. He also said that TRP ratings from Telugu states are very high so returning to Vizag is part of their strategy.
Port Indoor Stadium To Host PKL 2025 First Match
Port Indoor Stadium, Vizag is confirmed to be the match venue. The stadium is compact and well suited for Pro Kabaddi matches. It has hosted Kabaddi events before. The stadium’s design close fan seats and strong local support can create a good match environment. Telugu Titans also have a big fan base in Vizag which may help viewership and local buzz.
PKL 2025 Schedule May Include Four Host Cities
Reports say that the Pro Kabaddi League 2025 schedule may include four cities. Earlier seasons followed a three city format but PKL 12 may have four host locations. The possible cities are Vizag Jaipur Chennai and New Delhi. The official list is not out yet but if confirmed it will help expand the league’s reach and connect with more fans.
Each city brings its own fan culture and PKL has always shown that multiple venues help increase TRPs and excitement across India.
Telugu Titans Home Ground Shift and TRP Impact
Telugu Titans have shifted their home ground from Hyderabad to Vizag this season. A big reason for this change is the high TRP ratings from Telugu speaking regions. If Vizag hosts the opening leg it may create fresh fan interest and attract sponsors and broadcasters. The team is now focusing more on local engagement to build a strong connection with the audience.
PKL 12 Auction Made All Teams Strong and Preparations Have Started
PKL 12 auction has already been completed. All teams have made their squads stronger by adding top players. Every team has made strategies for the new season. Players have joined training camps and are preparing for the upcoming matches.
This season will be highly competitive. Every match will be exciting for fans. All teams are balanced and there will be no easy opponents this time.
PKL Opening Match History Cities That Hosted First Matches
Every season of PKL has started in different cities. Here is the list of opening match host cities
Season 1 Mumbai
Season 2 Mumbai
Season 3 Vizag
Season 4 Mumbai
Season 5 Hyderabad
Season 6 Chennai
Season 7 Hyderabad
Season 8 Bengaluru
Season 9 Bengaluru
Season 10 Ahmedabad
Season 11 Hyderabad
If Vizag hosts the PKL 12 opening match it will be the first time since 2018 that this city will begin the league.
