The Yuva All Stars Championship 2025, first of its kind tournament in the kabaddi ecosystem, is set to get rolling in the Himalayan town of Haridwar on March 6.
A total of 12 teams will compete in the tournament at Vandna Kataria Indoor Stadium, in Haridwar,
The previous edition of Yuva Kabaddi Series was held in December 2024 and January 2025, and six teams had qualified for the upcoming championship which are as follows:
- Palani Tuskers- the division 1 winners
- Sonipat Spartans- the division 1 runners-up,
- Kurukshetra Warriors- the division 1 third placed
- UP Falcons- division 2 winners
- Chandigarh Chargers- division 2 runners-up
- Vasco Vipers- the division 3 winners
Now six Invitational Youth Teams will join these above teams at Yuva All Stars Championship 2025. They are as follows:
- Yuva Mumba
- Yuva Paltan
- Yuva Yoddhas
- Warriorz K.C
- Jaipur Pink Cubs
- Junior Steelers
Also Read: Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 Haridwar: Schedule, Qualified Teams, Venue
Yuva All Stars Championship 2025: Format
The 12 teams in the tournament are divided into two pools – pool A and pool B. The pool distribution is based on rankings from the division rounds of the 11th edition of the Yuva Kabaddi Series 2024.
Four matches will be held daily, and the Championship will conclude with a grand finale on April 4, 2025.
Yuva All Stars Championship 2025: Prize Money
The Yuva All Stars Championship 2025 carries a massive prize fund of Rs 1,32,59,000, making it one of the most lucrative kabaddi tournaments for emerging talents. The champions will take home Rs15,00,000, while the runners-up will receive Rs 5,00,000.
The tournament will reward teams for every match played, with winning teams earning Rs 65,000 per match and losing teams receiving Rs 30,000, accumulating to a total of Rs 1,05,45,000 across 111 matches.
In addition to the team rewards, standout players will be acknowledged through match awards across 112 matches, including Star Raider of the Match, Star Defender of the Match, and Yuva Star Player of the Match, each walking away with Rs 1,500, totalling Rs 5,04,000.
The tournament will also recognize special performances with the Star Raider, Star Defender, and Yuva Star Player of the Tournament each being awarded Rs 50,000, adding up to Rs 1,50,000.
Six additional tournament awards of Rs 10,000 each will be rewarded making up another Rs 60,000 to the prize pool.