The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) has officially unveiled the full match schedule for its much-awaited inaugural season, marking a significant milestone in Haryana's rich and deeply rooted kabaddi culture.
The league's first-ever edition will be staged at the Sports University of Haryana, Rai, from January 25 to February 7, 2026, promising two weeks of high-octane action and intense regional rivalries.
Matches during the league phase will be played in prime-time evening slots at 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM, ensuring uninterrupted kabaddi entertainment for fans both inside the stadium and across multiple broadcast platforms. The tournament will be televised live on Zee Channels and DD Sports, while digital audiences can tune in via YupTV and Wave
OTT.
Blockbuster Opening Day
The inaugural season will kick off with a thrilling opening day featuring two marquee clashes that are expected to set the tone for the competition:
- 7:00 PM: Sonipat Stars vs Gurugram Gurus
- 8:00 PM: Rohtak Royals vs Karnal Kings
With strong regional identities and passionate fan bases, the opening night is poised to capture the essence of Haryana kabaddi and ignite excitement right from the first whistle.
Kabaddi Champions League 2026 Teams
Over a compact 12-day league phase, eight franchises will battle it out in a tightly packed format:
- Sonipat Stars
- Gurugram Gurus
- Hisar Heroes
- Bhiwani Bulls
- Rohtak Royals
- Karnal Kings
- Panipat Panthers
- Faridabad Fighters
Fans can look forward to marquee match-ups, emerging rivalries and fiercely contested encounters as teams fight for a place in the knockouts and a shot at becoming the first-ever KCL champions.
Knockout Dates Confirmed
- Semi-Finals: February 6, 2026
- Grand Final: February 7, 2026
The inaugural KCL season aims to seamlessly blend grassroots passion with professional excellence, offering a powerful platform for kabaddi talent from across Haryana to shine on a big stage. With packed schedules, prime-time visibility and an electric atmosphere expected throughout the tournament, the Kabaddi Champions League is all set for a memorable debut.
The full league-stage match schedule is now available on the official KCL website, as organisers invite fans to be part of a landmark chapter in Haryana's kabaddi history.
KCL 2026 Full Schedule
| Day | Date | Match No. | Time | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 25/01/2026 | Match 1 | 7:00 PM | Sonipat Stars vs Gurugram Gurus | Sports University of Haryana, Rai |
| Match 2 | 8:00 PM | Rohtak Royals vs Karnal Kings | Sports University of Haryana, Rai | ||
| Day 2 | 26/01/2026 | Match 1 | 7:00 PM | Hisar Heroes vs Bhiwani Bulls | Sports University of Haryana, Rai |
| Match 2 | 8:00 PM | Panipat Panthers vs Faridabad Fighters | Sports University of Haryana, Rai | ||
| Day 3 | 27/01/2026 | Match 1 | 7:00 PM | Sonipat Stars vs Karnal Kings | Sports University of Haryana, Rai |
| Match 2 | 8:00 PM | Gurugram Gurus vs Bhiwani Bulls | Sports University of Haryana, Rai | ||
| Day 4 | 28/01/2026 | Match 1 | 7:00 PM | Rohtak Royals vs Faridabad Fighters | Sports University of Haryana, Rai |
| Match 2 | 8:00 PM | Hisar Heroes vs Panipat Panthers | Sports University of Haryana, Rai | ||
| Day 5 | 29/01/2026 | Match 1 | 7:00 PM | Sonipat Stars vs Bhiwani Bulls | Sports University of Haryana, Rai |
| Match 2 | 8:00 PM | Karnal Kings vs Faridabad Fighters | Sports University of Haryana, Rai | ||
| Day 6 | 30/01/2026 | Match 1 | 7:00 PM | Gurugram Gurus vs Panipat Panthers | Sports University of Haryana, Rai |
| Match 2 | 8:00 PM | Rohtak Royals vs Hisar Heroes | Sports University of Haryana, Rai | ||
| Day 7 | 31/01/2026 | Match 1 | 7:00 PM | Sonipat Stars vs Faridabad Fighters | Sports University of Haryana, Rai |
| Match 2 | 8:00 PM | Bhiwani Bulls vs Panipat Panthers | Sports University of Haryana, Rai | ||
| Day 8 | 01/02/2026 | Match 1 | 7:00 PM | Karnal Kings vs Hisar Heroes | Sports University of Haryana, Rai |
| Match 2 | 8:00 PM | Gurugram Gurus vs Rohtak Royals | Sports University of Haryana, Rai | ||
| Day 9 | 02/02/2026 | Match 1 | 7:00 PM | Sonipat Stars vs Panipat Panthers | Sports University of Haryana, Rai |
| Match 2 | 8:00 PM | Faridabad Fighters vs Hisar Heroes | Sports University of Haryana, Rai | ||
| Match 3 | 9:00 PM | Bhiwani Bulls vs Rohtak Royals | Sports University of Haryana, Rai | ||
| Day 10 | 03/02/2026 | Match 1 | 7:00 PM | Karnal Kings vs Gurugram Gurus | Sports University of Haryana, Rai |
| Match 2 | 8:00 PM | Sonipat Stars vs Hisar Heroes | Sports University of Haryana, Rai | ||
| Match 3 | 9:00 PM | Panipat Panthers vs Rohtak Royals | Sports University of Haryana, Rai | ||
| Day 11 | 04/02/2026 | Match 1 | 7:00 PM | Faridabad Fighters vs Gurugram Gurus | Sports University of Haryana, Rai |
| Match 2 | 8:00 PM | Bhiwani Bulls vs Karnal Kings | Sports University of Haryana, Rai | ||
| Match 3 | 9:00 PM | Sonipat Stars vs Rohtak Royals | Sports University of Haryana, Rai | ||
| Day 12 | 05/02/2026 | Match 1 | 7:00 PM | Hisar Heroes vs Gurugram Gurus | Sports University of Haryana, Rai |
| Match 2 | 8:00 PM | Panipat Panthers vs Karnal Kings | Sports University of Haryana, Rai | ||
| Match 3 | 9:00 PM | Faridabad Fighters vs Bhiwani Bulls | Sports University of Haryana, Rai | ||
| Day 13 | 06/02/2026 | Semi-Final 1 | TBD | TBD vs TBD | Sports University of Haryana, Rai |
| Semi-Final 2 | TBD | TBD vs TBD | Sports University of Haryana, Rai | ||
| Day 14 | 07/02/2026 | Final | TBD | TBD vs TBD | Sports University of Haryana, Rai |
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