The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) took a decisive step towards its maiden season on December 28, 2025, as all eight franchises finalised their squads during the league's first-ever player auction held in Gurugram.
With 128 players finding teams, the auction not only shaped the competitive balance of the tournament but also underlined the league's ambition to create a strong professional pathway for kabaddi talent emerging from local akharas and state circuits.
Franchises showed a clear intent to blend experience with potential, making bold bids for proven performers while also investing in young prospects who could grow into match-winners. The night belonged to aggressive planning and long-term vision rather than cautious spending.
Bhiwani Bulls
made the loudest statement by landing the highest bid of the auction, signing experienced right raider Devank Dalal for ₹19.2 lakh. Their squad was further reinforced with names like Pravesh Malik, Hitesh Kadian and Deepak Singh, giving them a well-rounded raiding unit backed by stability.
Sonipat Stars emerged with one of the strongest cores, building their team around left raider Ayan Lochab, who went for ₹18.4 lakh, the second-highest bid. With Navdeep Duhan, Mohit Kaushik and a balanced mix of defenders and raiders, Sonipat appear well-equipped for the long season.
Faridabad Fighters showed faith in Jaideep Dahiya, securing him for ₹17.4 lakh. Supported by Yogesh Dahiya, Ankit Jaglan and Ghanshyam Roka Magar, the Fighters focused on defensive solidity complemented by smart raiding options.
Karnal Kings made Sunil Malik their marquee signing at ₹14.2 lakh, while also adding Surender Gill and Akshit Dhull. Their squad reflects a strategy centred on consistency and depth across positions.
Hisar Heroes opted for attacking firepower by acquiring right raider Ashu Malik for ₹12.2 lakh. With defenders like Surjeet Singh, Nitesh Kumar and Saurabh Nandal, Hisar assembled one of the most balanced rosters.
Panipat Panthers invested heavily in all-round strength, headlined by Ankit Jaglan, alongside Narender Kandola and Meetu Sharma. Their squad suggests flexibility and tactical adaptability.
Gurugram Gurus placed their trust in Neeraj Narwal as their top buy, adding support players such as Sanjay Dhull to ensure balance across departments.
Rohtak Royals completed the auction with Vijay Malik as their most expensive pick, supported by Rakesh Singroha and Sandeep Deswal, rounding off a competitive unit.
Kabaddi Champions League 2026 - Team Squads
Sonipat Stars
| Player Name | Position | Price | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayan Lochab | Left Raider | 1840K | A |
| Navdeep Duhan | Right Corner | 620K | A |
| Mohit | Right Cover | 370K | B |
| Avi Duhan | Right Cover | 360K | B |
| Nitin Rawal | Left Corner | 340K | A |
| Harsh | Left Raider | 260K | B |
| Rahul Dagar | Left Corner | 190K | B |
| Parveen Banta | Left Raider | 180K | B |
| Parteek | Left Cover | 140K | B |
| Ankush Mor | Left Cover | 135K | C - 5 Star |
| Mohit Kalkanda | Right Raider | 120K | B |
| Naveen Sharma | Right Corner | 100K | B |
| Vijay | Right Raider | 100K | B |
| Kushal | Left Corner | 60K | C - 3 Star |
| Nikhil | Left Cover | 50K | C - 4 Star |
| Sonu Krishan Kumar | Right Corner | 50K | C - 2 Star |
Karnal Kings
| Player Name | Position | Price | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Malik | Right Corner | 1420K | A |
| Surender Gill | Right Raider | 740K | A |
| Rohit Nandal | Left Cover | 460K | B |
| Ashish Malik | Left Corner | 440K | A |
| Akshit Dhull | Left Raider | 440K | A |
| Sahil Satpal | Right Raider | 340K | A |
| Sachin Manipal | Right Cover | 240K | B |
| Manjeet | All Rounder | 140K | B |
| Sachin | Right Raider | 115K | C - 3 Star |
| Harsh | Right Corner | 60K | C - 4 Star |
| Ankush Chahar | Left Corner | 50K | C - 4 Star |
| Ajay Bijender | Right Corner | 50K | C - 2 Star |
| Tanish Kumar | Left Raider | 50K | C - 3 Star |
| Kirtan Narender | Left Raider | 50K | C - 2 Star |
| Nishant Rajesh | Left Corner | 50K | C - 2 Star |
| Aman Pahal | Left Corner | 50K | C - 4 Star |
Gurugram Gurus
| Player Name | Position | Price | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neeraj Narwal | Right Raider | 960K | A |
| Vikas Kandola | Left Raider | 700K | A |
| Rahul Setpal | Right Corner | 680K | A |
| Mohit Deswal | Right Raider | 440K | B |
| Sanjay Dhull | Right Corner | 340K | A |
| Himanshu | Right Corner | 310K | B |
| Sandeep Dhull | Left Corner | 300K | A |
| Manish Dhull | Left Cover | 290K | B |
| Mandeep Kumar | Right Raider | 250K | B |
| Sahil | Left Raider | 190K | C |
| Jatin Narwal | Right Raider | 115K | C - 5 Star |
| Aman | Left Corner | 85K | C - 4 Star |
| Ankush Duhan | Right Cover | 50K | C - 2 Star |
| Sanju Malik | Left Raider | 50K | C - 3 Star |
| Happy | Right Raider | 50K | C - 4 Star |
| Ashish Umed | Left Cover | 180K | B |
Panipat Panthers
| Player Name | Position | Price | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankit Jaglan | Left Corner | 980K | A |
| Narender Kandola | Left Raider | 720K | A |
| Meetu Sharma | Right Raider | 700K | A |
| Ashish Narwal | All Rounder | 480K | A |
| Deepanshu Khatri | Right Corner | 480K | A |
| Sahil Deswal | Left Cover | 330K | B |
| Neeraj Kumar | Right Corner | 300K | A |
| Sagar | Right Cover | 210K | B |
| Vicky | Left Raider | 200K | C - 4 Star |
| Vishal Naresh Kumar | Right Corner | 120K | B |
| Priyansu | Left Corner | 100K | B |
| Vishal Deshwal | Left Corner | 70K | C - 5 Star |
| Ayush Parveen | All Rounder | 50K | C - 2 Star |
| Pawan Singh | Right Raider | 50K | C - 3 Star |
| Deepak Jaglan | Right Raider | 50K | B |
| Aniket Jakhar | Left Cover | 50K | C - 3 Star |
Hisar Heroes
| Player Name | Position | Price | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashu Malik | Right Raider | 1220K | A |
| Surjeet Narwal | Right Corner | 760K | A |
| Nitesh Kumar | Left Corner | 700K | A |
| Saurabh Nandal | Right Corner | 480K | A |
| Ankit Dahiya | Right Raider | 400K | B |
| Manpreet | Right Raider | 340K | A |
| Nitin Kumar Jasbir | Right Raider | 300K | A |
| Bitto Banwala | Right Corner | 180K | B |
| Sahil Narwal | Left Corner | 160K | B |
| Anuj Suresh | Left Raider | 100K | B |
| Rahul Malik | Left Cover | 75K | C |
| Kapil Narwal | Right Cover | 50K | C - 4 Star |
| Anshul Sonu | Right Raider | 50K | C - 4 Star |
| Dinesh Deshwal | Right Raider | 50K | C - 3 Star |
Faridabad Fighters
| Player Name | Position | Price | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaideep Dahiya | Left Corner | 1740K | A |
| Yogesh Dahiya | Right Corner | 920K | A |
| Ankit | Left Corner | 660K | A |
| Rohit Gulia | Left Raider | 300K | A |
| Ghanshyam | Right Raider | 200K | B |
| Rahul Singh | Right Cover | 170K | C |
| Aman Dalal | Right Raider | 110K | B |
| Sunny | Left Cover | 100K | B |
| Sachin Suresh | Right Cover | 100K | B |
| Ritesh | Left Raider | 70K | C - 4 Star |
| Lakshay Kumar | Right Corner | 50K | C - 4 Star |
| Ankit Dahiya | Right Corner | 50K | C - 4 Star |
| Rohit Kumar | Left Cover | 50K | C - 4 Star |
| Sourabh | Left Corner | 50K | C - 5 Star |
| Abhishek | Right Cover | 50K | C - 5 Star |
Rohtak Royals
| Player Name | Position | Price | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vijay Malik | Left Raider | 940K | A |
| Rakesh Singroha | Right Raider | 720K | A |
| Ankit Rana | Left Raider | 640K | A |
| Sandeep Deswal | Left Cover | 600K | A |
| Aaryan | Left Corner | 500K | A |
| Milan Dahiya | Right Raider | 470K | B |
| Sandeep Narwal | Right Corner | 340K | A |
| Mohit | Left Corner | 100K | B |
| Ronak | Right Cover | 100K | B |
| Himanshu | Left Raider | 100K | B |
| Naveen | Right Raider | 50K | C - 3 Star |
| Akshay Rajender | Right Raider | 50K | C - 2 Star |
| Sachin Jaibhagwan | All Rounder | 50K | C - 2 Star |
| Sahil Amarjeet | Right Corner | 50K | C - 2 Star |
| Amit Nafe Singh | Left Cover | - | B |
