Kabaddi

UP Kabaddi League Season 2: Schedule, Fixtures & Squads Info

December 23, 2025

Written By:

Devraj Chauhan

Uttar Pradesh’s biggest kabaddi celebration is back! The Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2 brings together the state’s finest kabaddi talent for an action-packed tournament that promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

Running from December 24, 2025, for approximately 18 days, this exciting league features 12 competitive teams battling it out at the Noida Indoor Stadium. With established franchises and four new teams joining the competition, fans can expect fierce rivalries and breakthrough performances!

UPKL Season 2 Full Schedule

UPKL Season 2 Full Schedule
Source: Kabaddiarena

Here’s the tournament format:

  • Start Date: Thursday, December 24, 2025
  • Duration: Approximately 17 days
  • Total Matches: Around 64 matches
  • Venue: Noida Indoor Stadium, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
  • Format: League Stage + Playoffs (similar to Pro Kabaddi League)
DayDateTimeMatch No.Team 1Team 2
Day 124 Dec 2025——Opening Ceremony (2 Hours)—
Day 124 Dec 20257:00 – 7:30 PM1Exhibition Match—
Day 124 Dec 20257:40 – 8:30 PM2Lucknow LionsKashi Kings
Day 124 Dec 20258:30 – 9:20 PM3Sangam ChallengersPurvanchal Panthers
Day 225 Dec 20255:30 – 6:20 PM4Kanpur WarriorsJD Noida Ninjas
Day 225 Dec 20256:30 – 7:20 PM5Ganga Kings of MirzapurLucknow Lions
Day 225 Dec 20257:30 – 8:20 PM6Aligarh TigersGazab Ghaziabad
Day 225 Dec 20258:30 – 9:20 PM7Yamuna YoddhasBrij Stars
Day 326 Dec 20255:30 – 6:20 PM8Kanpur WarriorsAwadh Ramdoots
Day 326 Dec 20256:30 – 7:20 PM9Ganga Kings of MirzapurKashi Kings
Day 326 Dec 20257:30 – 8:20 PM10Lucknow LionsPurvanchal Panthers
Day 326 Dec 20258:30 – 9:20 PM11Aligarh TigersSangam Challengers
Day 427 Dec 20255:30 – 6:20 PM12Yamuna YoddhasGazab Ghaziabad
Day 427 Dec 20256:30 – 7:20 PM13Kanpur WarriorsGanga Kings of Mirzapur
Day 427 Dec 20257:30 – 8:20 PM14JD Noida NinjasAwadh Ramdoots
Day 427 Dec 20258:30 – 9:20 PM15Aligarh TigersKashi Kings
Day 528 Dec 20255:30 – 6:20 PM16Purvanchal PanthersAligarh Tigers
Day 528 Dec 20256:30 – 7:20 PM17Yamuna YoddhasSangam Challengers
Day 528 Dec 20257:30 – 8:20 PM18Brij StarsGazab Ghaziabad
Day 528 Dec 20258:30 – 9:20 PM19Awadh RamdootsKashi Kings
Day 629 Dec 20255:30 – 6:20 PM20JD Noida NinjasGanga Kings of Mirzapur
Day 629 Dec 20256:30 – 7:20 PM21Lucknow LionsKanpur Warriors
Day 629 Dec 20257:30 – 8:20 PM22Yamuna YoddhasPurvanchal Panthers
Day 629 Dec 20258:30 – 9:20 PM23Brij StarsSangam Challengers
Day 730 Dec 20255:30 – 6:20 PM24Kanpur WarriorsAligarh Tigers
Day 730 Dec 20256:30 – 7:20 PM25JD Noida NinjasLucknow Lions
Day 730 Dec 20257:30 – 8:20 PM26Awadh RamdootsGanga Kings of Mirzapur
Day 730 Dec 20258:30 – 9:20 PM27Brij StarsKashi Kings
Day 831 Dec 20255:30 – 6:20 PM28Brij StarsPurvanchal Panthers
Day 831 Dec 20256:30 – 7:20 PM29Gazab GhaziabadSangam Challengers
Day 831 Dec 20257:30 – 8:20 PM30Kanpur WarriorsYamuna Yoddhas
Day 831 Dec 20258:30 – 9:20 PM31JD Noida NinjasAligarh Tigers
Day 91 Jan 20265:30 – 6:20 PM32Awadh RamdootsLucknow Lions
Day 91 Jan 20266:30 – 7:20 PM33Yamuna YoddhasKashi Kings
Day 91 Jan 20267:30 – 8:20 PM34Gazab GhaziabadPurvanchal Panthers
Day 91 Jan 20268:30 – 9:20 PM35Kanpur WarriorsBrij Stars
Day 102 Jan 20265:30 – 6:20 PM36JD Noida NinjasYamuna Yoddhas
Day 102 Jan 20266:30 – 7:20 PM37Awadh RamdootsAligarh Tigers
Day 102 Jan 20267:30 – 8:20 PM38Lucknow LionsSangam Challengers
Day 102 Jan 20268:30 – 9:20 PM39Gazab GhaziabadKashi Kings
Day 113 Jan 20265:30 – 6:20 PM40Ganga Kings of MirzapurPurvanchal Panthers
Day 113 Jan 20266:30 – 7:20 PM41Kanpur WarriorsGazab Ghaziabad
Day 113 Jan 20267:30 – 8:20 PM42JD Noida NinjasBrij Stars
Day 113 Jan 20268:30 – 9:20 PM43Awadh RamdootsYamuna Yoddhas
Day 124 Jan 20265:30 – 6:20 PM44Ganga Kings of MirzapurAligarh Tigers
Day 124 Jan 20266:30 – 7:20 PM45Sangam ChallengersKashi Kings
Day 124 Jan 20267:30 – 8:20 PM46Awadh RamdootsBrij Stars
Day 124 Jan 20268:30 – 9:20 PM47JD Noida NinjasGazab Ghaziabad
Day 135 Jan 20265:30 – 6:20 PM48Kanpur WarriorsSangam Challengers
Day 135 Jan 20266:30 – 7:20 PM49Ganga Kings of MirzapurYamuna Yoddhas
Day 135 Jan 20267:30 – 8:20 PM50Lucknow LionsAligarh Tigers
Day 135 Jan 20268:30 – 9:20 PM51Purvanchal PanthersKashi Kings
Day 146 Jan 20265:30 – 6:20 PM52Kanpur WarriorsPurvanchal Panthers
Day 146 Jan 20266:30 – 7:20 PM53JD Noida NinjasSangam Challengers
Day 146 Jan 20267:30 – 8:20 PM54Awadh RamdootsGazab Ghaziabad
Day 146 Jan 20268:30 – 9:20 PM55Ganga Kings of MirzapurBrij Stars
Day 157 Jan 20265:30 – 6:20 PM56Lucknow LionsYamuna Yoddhas
Day 157 Jan 20266:30 – 7:20 PM57Kanpur WarriorsKashi Kings
Day 157 Jan 20267:30 – 8:20 PM58JD Noida NinjasPurvanchal Panthers
Day 157 Jan 20268:30 – 9:20 PM59Awadh RamdootsSangam Challengers
Day 168 Jan 20265:30 – 6:20 PM60Ganga Kings of MirzapurGazab Ghaziabad
Day 168 Jan 20266:30 – 7:20 PM61Lucknow LionsBrij Stars
Day 168 Jan 20267:30 – 8:20 PM62Aligarh TigersYamuna Yoddhas
Day 168 Jan 20268:30 – 9:20 PM63JD Noida NinjasKashi Kings
Day 179 Jan 20265:30 – 6:20 PM64Awadh RamdootsPurvanchal Panthers
Day 179 Jan 20266:30 – 7:20 PM65Ganga Kings of MirzapurSangam Challengers
Day 179 Jan 20267:30 – 8:20 PM66Lucknow LionsGazab Ghaziabad
Day 179 Jan 20268:30 – 9:20 PM67Aligarh TigersBrij Stars
Day 1810 Jan 20266:00 – 7:00 PM—3rd Place MatchPT3 vs PT4
Day 1810 Jan 20267:30 – 8:30 PM—FinalPT1 vs PT2

All matches will be played at the Noida Indoor Stadium, which will transform into the heart of kabaddi action during the festive season!

Teams and Squads for UPKL Season 2

Twelve teams are competing in this tournament! Each squad features rising stars and young talents ready to make their mark on professional kabaddi.

Existing Teams (From Season 1)

1. Lucknow Lions (Defending Champions)

The reigning champions have retained their core team! Led by star raider Arjun Deshwal, the Lions are ready to defend their title with a powerful squad.

  • Squad: Arjun Deshwal (Rs 3.10L) (Retained), Vivek Chaudhary (Rs 1.00L) (Retained), Arpit Saroha (Retained), Akash Nain, Nishant Raghuvanshi, Rahul Nain, Mohd Amaan (Retained), Ujjwal Panwar, Vibhor Datt, Kunal, Arya Deshwal, Kartik Baliyan, Harish Kumar Singh

2. Awadh Ramdoots

  • Squad: Abhimanyu Raghuvanshi (Rs 2.95L), Ravi Bhati (Rs 1.90L), Aryadeep Deshwal, Krishan Nagar, Pawan Bhati, Saurabh Singh, Ashish Bhati, Vinod Thakur, Divyanshu Gujjar, Naman Chaudhary, Sourabh, Sandeep Varun, Vishal Yadav

3. Brij Stars

  • Squad: Lucky Dhankar (Rs 1.55L), Vishal Chaudhary (Rs 1.41L), Robin Chaudhary (Rs 1.05L), Himanshu Chaudhary, Mukul Chaudhary, Yash Kumar, Arjun Singh, Ankit Chaudhary, Somveer, Nikhil Chaudhary, Shivam Sharma, Nikhil Tevathiya

4. JD Noida Ninjas

The Ninjas made a big statement at the auction by securing Ashu Singh for Rs 4.35 lakhs!

  • Squad: Ashu Singh (Rs 4.35L), Rachit Yadav (Rs 2.05L), Manjeet (Rs 1.00L) (Retained), Ajay Kumar Yadav, Navneet, Alok Kumar, Krishan Mavi, Ayush Kumar, Anand Yadav, Rajdeep Kumar, Sachin Kumar, Shaurya Pratap Singh, Abhishek Yadav

5. Kashi Kings

  • Squad: Sahul Kumar (Rs 1.35L), Arjun Sirohi, Prashant Kumar, Vikul Lamba, Harendra Kumar, Dhananjay Kumar, Shrikant Tewathia, Vikrant Tomar, Sumit Tomar, Sonu, Vipul Chaudhary, Deepak Kumar

6. Sangam Challengers

  • Squad: Shivam Singh Tomar (Rs 2.60L) (Retained), Pankaj (Rs 2.55L) (Retained), Manish Kumar, Goutam Singh Tomar, Nishant Baliyan, Mayank Malik, Tushar, Suraj Nain, Aditya Panwar, Rajiv Chaudhary, Harshit, Anubhav Tomar

7. Yamuna Yoddhas

  • Squad: Ritik Sharma (Rs 1.20L) (Retained), Abhishek Singh (Rs 1.20L) (Retained), Lalit Sharma, Abhishek Panwar, Ajay Rathi, Ujjwal Nagar, Vinit Nain, Nitin Solanki, Aman Solanki, Lakshya Chaudhary, Ronak Rana, Himanshu Choudhary

8. Ganga Kings of Mirzapur

The Ganga Kings secured the second-highest buy of the auction with Nitin Panwar!

  • Squad: Nitin Panwar (Rs 4.45L), Ashish Nagar, Shivam, Ajay Malik, Amit Nagar, Gaurav Giri, Gaurav Bansal, Aditya Kumar, Raj Sahani, Yadav Udit, Anant Rana, Himanshu Malik, Sameer Hussain

New Teams (Joining in Season 2)

9. Aligarh Tigers

The Tigers made the biggest splash at the auction, securing Vinay Tevathia for a record Rs 5.90 lakhs!

  • Squad: Vinay Tevathia (Rs 5.90L), Kunal Bhati, Akshya Rathi, Prince Sharma, Aniruddh, Manish Kumar, Anuj, Rajat Panwar, Anas Khan, Vashu, Uday Patel, Praveen Chaudhary, Mayank Singh, Vipin Kumar

10. Purvanchal Panthers

  • Squad: Lalit Chaudhary (Rs 2.10L), Suraj Tomar (Rs 1.76L), Bhanu Pratap Tomar (Rs 1.15L), Nigam Chaudhary, Shakti Chaudhary, Shivam Teotia, Hritik Rathi, Vinay Khatiyan, Sachin Kumar, Vijay Gaun, Aakash Saharawat, Rohit Tomar

11. Gazab Ghaziabad

The newest franchise enters the competition with a strong squad!

  • Squad: Anil Kumar (Rs 2.25L), Harsh Dhaka (Rs 1.71L), Ronak Singh (Rs 1.00L), Uday Dabas, Abhishek Pandey, Arpit Chahal, Aman Pawar, Aman Rana, Shaurya Singh, Hariom, Vipul Chaudhary, Gopal Sharma

12. Kanpur Warriors

  • Squad: Shubham Kumar (Rs 3.20L), Azad Singh (Rs 2.60L), Vivek Kumar, Ayush, Himanshu Deshwal, Vinay Baliyan, Vikram Pratap, Abhishek Kumar, Ankit Yadav, Hunny Kumar, Raghav Salaklan, Anuj Kumar Yadav, Dev Chaudhary

Where to Watch UPKL Season 2

Kabaddi fans can catch all the action live on television and streaming platforms.

In India: All UPKL Season 2 matches will be broadcast live on Zee Sports. Streaming will be available on ZEE5.

With 64 matches over 17 days, you won’t miss any moment of this exciting kabaddi league!

About Noida Indoor Stadium

Noida’s Indoor Stadium is the perfect venue for this tournament. The stadium offers:

  • World-class facilities for players and spectators
  • Indoor setup ensuring perfect playing conditions
  • Convenient location in the heart of Uttar Pradesh
  • Modern infrastructure for professional kabaddi
  • Great atmosphere for fans

The venue successfully hosted Season 1 and is ready to provide an excellent stage for UPKL’s rising stars to shine!

What Makes UPKL Special

The Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League is more than just another kabaddi tournament:

  1. Future Stars Platform: UPKL has become a launchpad for professional careers. Many players who shine here go on to represent their state and even get selected for Pro Kabaddi League teams.
  1. Development Focus: Unlike senior tournaments, this league focuses on developing young talent from Uttar Pradesh and giving them exposure to professional kabaddi.
  1. State-Level Success: UPKL is becoming India’s most successful state-level league across any sport, setting new standards for regional competitions.
  1. Competitive Balance: With 12 teams competing, the tournament offers competitive matches and opportunities for new teams to shine against established franchises.
  1. Scout’s Paradise: Coaches, selectors, and PKL franchise scouts watch these matches closely to identify future stars for bigger platforms.
  1. Professional Setup: The structured auction process, transparent team selection, and professional organization ensure the league maintains high standards.

Conclusion: The Future of UP Kabaddi Starts Here!

UPKL Season 2 is your chance to witness the next generation of kabaddi superstars! From December 25 for 17 action-packed days, the Noida Indoor Stadium will host Uttar Pradesh’s finest kabaddi talent competing for glory.

With 12 teams, 64 matches, and the tagline “Apna Bharat, Apna Khel – Khel Raha Hai Mera Pradesh”, this tournament promises fierce competition and memorable moments!

The stars you watch today could be the Pro Kabaddi League champions of tomorrow. Don’t miss UPKL Season 2 – where UP’s kabaddi dreams take center stage!

FAQs

When does UPKL Season 2 start and end?

The tournament starts on December 25, 2025, and runs for approximately 17 days.

Which teams are participating in the UPKL Season 2 tournament?

Twelve teams: Lucknow Lions (defending champions), Awadh Ramdoots, Brij Stars, JD Noida Ninjas, Kashi Kings, Sangam Challengers, Yamuna Yoddhas, Ganga Kings of Mirzapur, Aligarh Tigers, Purvanchal Panthers, Gazab Ghaziabad, and Kanpur Warriors.

Where are all the matches being played?

All matches are played at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

How can I watch the UPKL Season 2 matches?

All matches will be broadcast live on Zee Sports (TV) and available for streaming on ZEE5.

What is the UPKL Season 2 tournament format?

The league follows a League + Playoff format similar to the Pro Kabaddi League. Teams compete in the league stage, with top teams advancing to the playoffs, followed by the final.

Devraj Chauhan

Devraj Chauhan is a sports development strategist with hands-on experience in managing tournaments, coaching programs, and infrastructure planning across India. Dedicated to promoting both indoor and outdoor games, he brings a practical perspective to grassroots sports and writes to inspire growth in community-based athletics.

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