The Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) returns for its second edition that will kick off from December 24. Kabaddi players from across the state will get a coveted opportunity to showcase their skill and talent.
With a total of 12 teams, the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League Season 2 will witness 69 matches from December 24, 2025, to January 10, 2026, with all games hosted at the Noida Indoor Stadium.
The league will begin on December 24 with an opening ceremony and exhibition match, followed by the start of league-stage fixtures. Matches will be played daily in a prime-time window from 5:00 PM to around 10:00 PM, with four matches scheduled each day during the league stage.
Kabaddi players from across the state of Uttar Pradesh will get a coveted opportunity to showcase their skill and talent. With expanded format, Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League Season 2 is set to elevate the excitement with new franchises on board, more matches, and even bigger fan engagement.
Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League Season 2: List of Team Captains
Here are the confirmed captains for each team:
- Aligarh Tigers: Vinay Tewathia
- Awadh Ramdoots: Abhimanyu Raghuvanshi
- Brij Stars: Robin Chaudhary
- Ganga Kings of Mirzapur: Nitin Panwar
- Gazab Ghaziabad: Uday Dabas
- Kanpur Warriors: Shubham Kumar
- Kashi Kings: Sahul Kumar
- Lucknow Lions: Arjun Deshwal
- Noida Ninjas: Ashu Nagar
- Purvanchal Panthers: Bhanu Pratap Singh
- Sangam Challengers: Mayank Malik
- Yamuna Yoddhas: Abhishek Singh
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Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League Season 2: Fixtures
| Day | Date | Matches |
| Day 1 | December 24, 2025 | Opening CeremonyExhibition MatchLucknow Lions vs Kashi KingsSangam Challengers vs Purvanchal Panthers |
| Day 2 | December 25, 2025 | Kanpur Warriors vs JD Noida NinjasGanga Kings of Mirzapur vs Lucknow LionsAligarh Tigers vs Gazab GhaziabadYamuna Yoddhas vs Brij Stars |
| Day 3 | December 26, 2025 | Kanpur Warriors vs Awadh RamdootsGanga Kings of Mirzapur vs Kashi KingsLucknow Lions vs Purvanchal PanthersAligarh Tigers vs Sangam Challengers |
| Day 4 | December 27, 2025 | Yamuna Yoddhas vs Gazab GhaziabadKanpur Warriors vs Ganga Kings of MirzapurJD Noida Ninjas vs Awadh RamdootsAligarh Tigers vs Kashi Kings |
| Day 5 | December 28, 2025 | Purvanchal Panthers vs Aligarh TigersYamuna Yoddhas vs Sangam ChallengersBrij Stars vs Gazab GhaziabadAwadh Ramdoots vs Kashi Kings |
| Day 6 | December 29, 2025 | JD Noida Ninjas vs Ganga Kings of MirzapurLucknow Lions vs Kanpur WarriorsYamuna Yoddhas vs Purvanchal PanthersBrij Stars vs Sangam Challengers |
| Day 7 | December 30, 2025 | Kanpur Warriors vs Aligarh TigersJD Noida Ninjas vs Lucknow LionsAwadh Ramdoots vs Ganga Kings of MirzapurBrij Stars vs Kashi Kings |
| Day 8 | December 31, 2025 | Brij Stars vs Purvanchal PanthersGazab Ghaziabad vs Sangam ChallengersKanpur Warriors vs Yamuna YoddhasJD Noida Ninjas vs Aligarh Tigers |
| Day 9 | January 1, 2026 | Awadh Ramdoots vs Lucknow LionsYamuna Yoddhas vs Kashi KingsGazab Ghaziabad vs Purvanchal PanthersKanpur Warriors vs Brij Stars |
| Day 10 | January 2, 2026 | JD Noida Ninjas vs Yamuna YoddhasAwadh Ramdoots vs Aligarh TigersLucknow Lions vs Sangam ChallengersGazab Ghaziabad vs Kashi Kings |
| Day 11 | January 3, 2026 | Ganga Kings of Mirzapur vs Purvanchal PanthersKanpur Warriors vs Gazab GhaziabadJD Noida Ninjas vs Brij StarsAwadh Ramdoots vs Yamuna Yoddhas |
| Day 12 | January 4, 2026 | Ganga Kings of Mirzapur vs Aligarh TigersSangam Challengers vs Kashi KingsAwadh Ramdoots vs Brij StarsJD Noida Ninjas vs Gazab Ghaziabad |
| Day 13 | January 5, 2026 | Kanpur Warriors vs Sangam ChallengersGanga Kings of Mirzapur vs Yamuna YoddhasLucknow Lions vs Aligarh TigersPurvanchal Panthers vs Kashi Kings |
| Day 14 | January 6, 2026 | Kanpur Warriors vs Purvanchal PanthersJD Noida Ninjas vs Sangam ChallengersAwadh Ramdoots vs Gazab GhaziabadGanga Kings of Mirzapur vs Brij Stars |
| Day 15 | January 7, 2026 | Lucknow Lions vs Yamuna YoddhasKanpur Warriors vs Kashi KingsJD Noida Ninjas vs Purvanchal PanthersAwadh Ramdoots vs Sangam Challengers |
| Day 16 | January 8, 2026 | Ganga Kings of Mirzapur vs Gazab GhaziabadLucknow Lions vs Brij StarsAligarh Tigers vs Yamuna YoddhasJD Noida Ninjas vs Kashi Kings |
| Day 17 | January 9, 2026 | Awadh Ramdoots vs Purvanchal PanthersGanga Kings of Mirzapur vs Sangam ChallengersLucknow Lions vs Gazab GhaziabadAligarh Tigers vs Brij Stars |
| Day 18 | January 10, 2026 | Third-Place Playoff: PT3 vs PT4Final: PT1 vs PT2 |
