UPKL Season 2 Schedule: Kabaddi fans in Uttar Pradesh and across India are in for a massive treat! The Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) Season 2 is officially underway, kicking off on 24th December 2025 and continuing until 10th January 2026. With the winter chill settling in, the Noida Indoor Stadium is set to heat up with high-octane kabaddi action.
This season, UPKL promises bigger, bolder, and more thrilling action than ever before. Featuring 12 competitive teams, 69 high-intensity matches, and 18 days of nonstop excitement, fans are guaranteed full-on entertainment every day.
UPKL Season 2: Dates and Venue Details
For the 2nd time, the entire tournament will be hosted at one venue, ensuring a consistent environment for players and a better viewing experience for fans.
- Tournament Start Date: 24th December 2025
- Grand Final: 10th January 2026
- Venue: Noida Indoor Stadium
- Total Teams: 12
- Total Matches: 69
Hosting all matches at a single venue not only helps players maintain rhythm and performance levels but also allows fans to enjoy seamless and uninterrupted kabaddi action daily.
Exciting Opening Match to Set the Tone
UPKL Season 2 opens with a grand ceremony and a blockbuster first match. Defending champions Lucknow Lions will begin their title defense against the formidable Kashi Kings.
The Lucknow Lions, last season’s winners, are back with renewed hunger, sharper focus, and a clear mission to show that champions don’t just rise once—they rise repeatedly. With this clash setting the tournament’s tempo, fans can expect edge-of-the-seat action right from the beginning.
UPKL 2025-26 Full Match Schedule
UPKL Season 2 features 12 teams competing over nearly three weeks. A total of 69 matches will be played, with league matches continuing until 9th January 2026.
| Match No | Date | Time | Match (Event) |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 24 December 2025 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Opening Ceremony |
| 1 | 24 December 2025 | 7:00 – 7:30 PM | Exhibition Match |
| 2 | 24 December 2025 | 7:40 – 8:30 PM | Lucknow Lions Vs Kashi Kings |
| 3 | 24 December 2025 | 8:30 – 9:20 PM | Sangam Challengers Vs Purvanchal Panthers |
| 4 | 25 December 2025 | 5:30 – 6:20 PM | Kanpur Warriors Vs JD Noida Ninjas |
| 5 | 25 December 2025 | 6:30 – 7:20 PM | Ganga Kings of Mirzapur Vs Lucknow Lions |
| 6 | 25 December 2025 | 7:30 – 8:20 PM | Aligarh Tigers Vs Gazab Ghaziabad |
| 7 | 25 December 2025 | 8:30 – 9:20 PM | Yamuna Yoddhas Vs Brij Stars |
| 8 | 26 December 2025 | 5:30 – 6:20 PM | Kanpur Warriors Vs Awadh Ramdoots |
| 9 | 26 December 2025 | 6:30 – 7:20 PM | Ganga Kings of Mirzapur Vs Kashi Kings |
| 10 | 26 December 2025 | 7:30 – 8:20 PM | Lucknow Lions Vs Purvanchal Panthers |
| 11 | 26 December 2025 | 8:30 – 9:20 PM | Aligarh Tigers Vs Sangam Challengers |
| 12 | 27 December 2025 | 5:30 – 6:20 PM | Yamuna Yoddhas Vs Gazab Ghaziabad |
| 13 | 27 December 2025 | 6:30 – 7:20 PM | Kanpur Warriors Vs Ganga Kings of Mirzapur |
| 14 | 27 December 2025 | 7:30 – 8:20 PM | JD Noida Ninjas Vs Awadh Ramdoots |
| 15 | 27 December 2025 | 8:30 – 9:20 PM | Aligarh Tigers Vs Kashi Kings |
| 16 | 28 December 2025 | 5:30 – 6:20 PM | Purvanchal Panthers Vs Aligarh Tigers |
| 17 | 28 December 2025 | 6:30 – 7:20 PM | Yamuna Yoddhas Vs Sangam Challengers |
| 18 | 28 December 2025 | 7:30 – 8:20 PM | Brij Stars Vs Gazab Ghaziabad |
| 19 | 28 December 2025 | 8:30 – 9:20 PM | Awadh Ramdoots Vs Kashi Kings |
| 20 | 29 December 2025 | 5:30 – 6:20 PM | JD Noida Ninjas Vs Ganga Kings of Mirzapur |
| 21 | 29 December 2025 | 6:30 – 7:20 PM | Lucknow Lions Vs Kanpur Warriors |
| 22 | 29 December 2025 | 7:30 – 8:20 PM | Yamuna Yoddhas Vs Purvanchal Panthers |
| 23 | 29 December 2025 | 8:30 – 9:20 PM | Brij Stars Vs Sangam Challengers |
| 24 | 30 December 2025 | 5:30 – 6:20 PM | Kanpur Warriors Vs Aligarh Tigers |
| 25 | 30 December 2025 | 6:30 – 7:20 PM | JD Noida Ninjas Vs Lucknow Lions |
| 26 | 30 December 2025 | 7:30 – 8:20 PM | Awadh Ramdoots Vs Ganga Kings of Mirzapur |
| 27 | 30 December 2025 | 8:30 – 9:20 PM | Brij Stars Vs Kashi Kings |
| 28 | 31 December 2025 | 5:30 – 6:20 PM | Brij Stars Vs Purvanchal Panthers |
| 29 | 31 December 2025 | 6:30 – 7:20 PM | Gazab Ghaziabad Vs Sangam Challengers |
| 30 | 31 December 2025 | 7:30 – 8:20 PM | Kanpur Warriors Vs Yamuna Yoddhas |
| 31 | 31 December 2025 | 8:30 – 9:20 PM | JD Noida Ninjas Vs Aligarh Tigers |
| 32 | 01 January 2026 | 5:30 – 6:20 PM | Awadh Ramdoots Vs Lucknow Lions |
| 33 | 01 January 2026 | 6:30 – 7:20 PM | Yamuna Yoddhas Vs Kashi Kings |
| 34 | 01 January 2026 | 7:30 – 8:20 PM | Gazab Ghaziabad Vs Purvanchal Panthers |
| 35 | 01 January 2026 | 8:30 – 9:20 PM | Kanpur Warriors Vs Brij Stars |
| 36 | 02 January 2026 | 5:30 – 6:20 PM | JD Noida Ninjas Vs Yamuna Yoddhas |
| 37 | 02 January 2026 | 6:30 – 7:20 PM | Awadh Ramdoots Vs Aligarh Tigers |
| 38 | 02 January 2026 | 7:30 – 8:20 PM | Lucknow Lions Vs Sangam Challengers |
| 39 | 02 January 2026 | 8:30 – 9:20 PM | Gazab Ghaziabad Vs Kashi Kings |
| 40 | 03 January 2026 | 5:30 – 6:20 PM | Ganga Kings of Mirzapur Vs Purvanchal Panthers |
| 41 | 03 January 2026 | 6:30 – 7:20 PM | Kanpur Warriors Vs Gazab Ghaziabad |
| 42 | 03 January 2026 | 7:30 – 8:20 PM | JD Noida Ninjas Vs Brij Stars |
| 43 | 03 January 2026 | 8:30 – 9:20 PM | Awadh Ramdoots Vs Yamuna Yoddhas |
| 44 | 04 January 2026 | 5:30 – 6:20 PM | Ganga Kings of Mirzapur Vs Aligarh Tigers |
| 45 | 04 January 2026 | 6:30 – 7:20 PM | Sangam Challengers Vs Kashi Kings |
| 46 | 04 January 2026 | 7:30 – 8:20 PM | Awadh Ramdoots Vs Brij Stars |
| 47 | 04 January 2026 | 8:30 – 9:20 PM | JD Noida Ninjas Vs Gazab Ghaziabad |
| 48 | 05 January 2026 | 5:30 – 6:20 PM | Kanpur Warriors Vs Sangam Challengers |
| 49 | 05 January 2026 | 6:30 – 7:20 PM | Ganga Kings of Mirzapur Vs Yamuna Yoddhas |
| 50 | 05 January 2026 | 7:30 – 8:20 PM | Lucknow Lions Vs Aligarh Tigers |
| 51 | 05 January 2026 | 8:30 – 9:20 PM | Purvanchal Panthers Vs Kashi Kings |
| 52 | 06 January 2026 | 5:30 – 6:20 PM | Kanpur Warriors Vs Purvanchal Panthers |
| 53 | 06 January 2026 | 6:30 – 7:20 PM | JD Noida Ninjas Vs Sangam Challengers |
| 54 | 06 January 2026 | 7:30 – 8:20 PM | Awadh Ramdoots Vs Gazab Ghaziabad |
| 55 | 06 January 2026 | 8:30 – 9:20 PM | Ganga Kings of Mirzapur Vs Brij Stars |
| 56 | 07 January 2026 | 5:30 – 6:20 PM | Lucknow Lions Vs Yamuna Yoddhas |
| 57 | 07 January 2026 | 6:30 – 7:20 PM | Kanpur Warriors Vs Kashi Kings |
| 58 | 07 January 2026 | 7:30 – 8:20 PM | JD Noida Ninjas Vs Purvanchal Panthers |
| 59 | 07 January 2026 | 8:30 – 9:20 PM | Awadh Ramdoots Vs Sangam Challengers |
| 60 | 08 January 2026 | 5:30 – 6:20 PM | Ganga Kings of Mirzapur Vs Gazab Ghaziabad |
| 61 | 08 January 2026 | 6:30 – 7:20 PM | Lucknow Lions Vs Brij Stars |
| 62 | 08 January 2026 | 7:30 – 8:20 PM | Aligarh Tigers Vs Yamuna Yoddhas |
| 63 | 08 January 2026 | 8:30 – 9:20 PM | JD Noida Ninjas Vs Kashi Kings |
| 64 | 09 January 2026 | 5:30 – 6:20 PM | Awadh Ramdoots Vs Purvanchal Panthers |
| 65 | 09 January 2026 | 6:30 – 7:20 PM | Ganga Kings of Mirzapur Vs Sangam Challengers |
| 66 | 09 January 2026 | 7:30 – 8:20 PM | Lucknow Lions Vs Gazab Ghaziabad |
| 67 | 09 January 2026 | 8:30 – 9:20 PM | Aligarh Tigers Vs Brij Stars |
| 3rd Place | 10 January 2026 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM | 3rd Place Match (PT3 Vs PT4) |
| Final | 10 January 2026 | 7:30 – 8:30 PM | Final Match (PT1 Vs PT2) |
Key Schedule Highlights:
- League Stage: 24th December 2025 – 9th January 2026
- Matches Per Day: 4
- Playoffs & Final: 10th January 2026
Having four matches every day ensures fans can enjoy a full day of kabaddi, with teams constantly battling to climb the points table. With every match contributing to league standings, the competition remains intense throughout the season.
Playoffs and Grand Final Format
The playoffs and grand final will be held on 10th January 2026. This season introduces an important update to the playoff structure, making the tournament fairer and more exciting.
- Third Place Match: Teams finishing third and fourth in the points table will face off.
- Grand Final: The top two teams in the points table will compete for the championship trophy.
This new format allows the semi-final losers to fairly determine their positions, ensuring that the third and fourth place match is just as significant as the grand finale. Fans will witness competitive and high-stakes matches right until the very end.
UPKL LIVE: How to Watch Live Streaming and Telecast on TV and Mobile
For fans who are unable to watch the matches at the stadium, UPKL Season 2 offers several great options to enjoy the action from home. The live telecast of the season will be available on television via Anmol Cinema 2, &Pictures HD, and Zee Bollywood, where all matches will be broadcast in HD quality with professional and energetic Hindi commentary, adding to the excitement of the games.
For digital viewers, UPKL Season 2 will be live streamed on the ZEE5 app and the ZEE5 website, allowing fans to watch all matches live, along with access to on-demand replays and match highlights anytime. Additionally, for viewers who miss the full matches, highlights will also be aired on the Zee Bollywood channel.
With 24th December 2025 marking the start and 10th January 2026 as the grand finale, UPKL Season 2 promises a full spectacle of kabaddi action. Whether you watch on TV, via ZEE5, or experience the thrill live at the Noida Indoor Stadium, this season is set to deliver high-voltage, heart-pounding kabaddi.
Kabaddi fans, gear up to witness 72 hours of adrenaline, power, and skill-packed action, because UPKL Season 2 is here to redefine excitement!
