The Pro Kabaddi League is all geared up to begin its Season 11 on October 18, 2024. Kabaddi is fast emerging as one of the most popular sports in India. And the pace, with high voltage action, promises to make this season quite an electrifying one.
This league will have a host of celebrities on board: Riteish Deshmukh, Sudeep Kichcha, Alia Bhatt, Bhuvan Bam, and cricket sensations KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya. Riteish and Sudeep are the brand ambassadors for PKL, to connect with fans across the country. Riteish, being an accomplished Bollywood actor, can connect well with the national audience. And even a large chunk of regional audiences.
Sudeep is the big gun of Kannada cinema that will fire up the enthusiastic fans in Karnataka Superstar Alia Bhatt will drive the participation of Kabaddi among younger audiences. While digital sensation Bhuvan Bam will create specific content to reach both the core sports audience and newer digital viewers. Their combination together helps in further elevating the League’s visibility.
Top cricketers KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya will also be promoting the league, drawing connections between Kabaddi and cricket. This support underlines the athleticism and determination that both sports have in common.
This time, PKL is back to a three-city format. The initial matches will be held at the GMC Balayogi Sports Complex in Hyderabad from October 18 to November 9. This will then be followed by the Noida Indoor Stadium from November 10 to December 1. Finally, the action will come to the Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune, between December 3 and December 24.
Also, the star players in this league include Pawan Sehrawat, Pardeep Narwal. And Fazel Atrachali, who will keep their fans on the edge of their seats. The opening night presents a match between Telugu Titans and Bengaluru Bulls, which will set the ball rolling for the evening. The night ends with U Mumba taking on Dabang Delhi KC sign that there is going to be more action for the audience. With this lineup of stardom, PKL has planned its strategy to keep both loyal fans. And new viewers glued to their screens.
ANI
