Pro Kabaddi League

High National Level Public Record

Editorial estimate, not verified fact — Disclaimer

Premier professional kabaddi league in India

Data Confidence: 72% · Sources: 1 · Last Updated: Sep 21, 2026

Assets Under Control ▲: Estimated ₹83.0 Cr – ₹830 Cr
Reach ▲: 435.0M people
Power ▲: Controls professional kabaddi administration and broadcasting in India, managing 12 franchise teams operating across 11 states.
Influence ▲: Transformed traditional kabaddi into a major commercial sport, drawing 435 million broadcast viewers during its inaugural 2014 season.
Network ▲: Backed by major broadcaster Star Sports alongside prominent corporate and sports figures including Gautam Adani, JSW Sports, GMR Group, and Sachin Tendulkar.
Legacy ▲: Pioneered the commercialization of kabaddi since 2014, expanding to 12 teams and spawning grassroots developments like KBD Juniors and the Women's Kabaddi Challenge.
Trajectory ▲: Rising ↑ — first assessment on record.

About

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is an Indian men's professional kabaddi tournament that premiered in 2014 and is broadcast on Star Sports. Operating on a franchise model with 12 teams representing various states across India, it has grown into the second most-watched sports league in the country after the Indian Premier League. Broadcaster Star Sports acquired a 74% stake in the league's parent company, Mashal Sports, in 2015.