The Pro Wrestling League (PWL), India’s premier franchise-based professional wrestling competition, is set to make a high-profile return after a six-year hiatus. The event will run from January 15 to February 1. This will be the fifth edition of the league that will bring together top international and domestic grapplers to an action-packed event.
Ahead of the competition, the player auction will be held to allow franchises to build up their squads. Over 250 wrestlers from India and across the world will go under the hammer as franchises prepare for the league’s fifth season.
Pro Wrestling League 2026: Teams
A total of six franchises will be competing this season which are as follows:
- Haryana Thunders
- Tigers of Mumbai Dangals
- Punjab Royals
- Maharashtra Kesari
- Delhi Dangal Warriors
- UP Dominators
When will the player auction of Pro Wrestling League 2026 be held?
The player auction of the fifth season is scheduled for January 3.
Where will the player auction of Pro Wrestling League 2026 be held?
The player auction will be held at the Hotel ITC Maurya, New Delhi.
Pro Wrestling League 2026 Player Auction: Wrestler Categories & Base Prices
The auction pool has been divided into four categories based on performance credentials and international standing:
- A+ (Marquee): ₹18 lakh- This category is headlined by Japanese women’s wrestling legend Yui Susaki, Paris Olympics silver medallist Yusneylis Guzman Lopez (Cuba), two-time Olympic medallist Iryna Koliadenko (Ukraine), Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat, and two-time World Championship medallist Antim Panghal.
- Category A: ₹12 lakh- This pool includes world championship silver medallist Deepak Punia, reigning U-23 world champion Sujeet Kalkal, four-time world medallist Arsen Harutyunyan (Armenia), Asian Games champion Tulga (Mongolia), and 2025 World Championship bronze medallist Robert Baran (Poland).
- Category B: ₹8 lakh- This bracket features accomplished internationals such as Nigerian legend Odunayo Folasade, Iranian heavyweight Hadi Vafaeipour, Armenian world medallist Arman Andreasyan, Pan-American champion Roman Guillermo Bravo Young (Mexico), along with Indian star Anshu Malik.
- Category C: ₹3 lakh- This includes emerging Indian talent like U-23 Asian champions Jaideep, Chandermohan, Manisha and Priya, alongside Canada’s Pan-American champion Karla.
Pro Wrestling League 2026 Player Auction: Purse Details
The league will operate with a total purse of ₹12 crore, with each of the six franchises allocated ₹2 crore to build their squads. Teams must select 9 to 12 wrestlers, including five men and four women.
Each franchise is required to sign four overseas wrestlers (two men and two women) and must include at least one Category C wrestler, ensuring opportunities for young and emerging talent.
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Where to watch player auction of Pro Wrestling League 2026?
The Pro Wrestling League 2026 Player Auction will be live streamed on SonyLiv.
