Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League to Begin Season Two in December 2025

The Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) is back after its debut as season two begins on Thursday, December 25, 2025. UPKL’s inaugural season reached over 30 million TV viewers according to BARC India and generated more than 300 million digital impressions, driven largely by audiences from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Season two welcomes new franchises on board and expects even bigger fan engagement.

The league will comprise approximately 64 matches spread over 17 days, with all matches taking place in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Season two will begin with a league phase followed by playoffs, with all players selected through an auction. Season one featured players like Arjun Deshwal, Vinay Tewatiya, ShubhamKumar, Sahul Kumar, Abhishek Thakur, Mohd Aman, Nitin Panwer, Abhijeet Malik, and Arpit Sroha, who captivated audiences across the state.

Sambhav Jain, the Director and Founder, SJ Uplift Kabaddi Private Limited, expressed: “The success of UPKL season one was a testament to the growing love for kabaddi in our state, and none of it would have been possible without the unwavering support of our viewers, players, investors, sponsors, and every stakeholder involved. Building on the phenomenal success, as we move into the next chapter, we are thrilled for season two.

We remain committed to our vision of building a strong platform for local talent and elevating kabaddi in Uttar Pradesh and beyond. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been part of this journey so far and made season one possible. I look forward to everyone’s continued support in making season two even bigger, bolder, more inspiring, and more impactful”. 

With fresh talent, new teams, the countdown to Uttar Pradesh’s kabaddi celebration has officially begun.