{"id":2388,"date":"2025-10-25T00:27:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T18:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/?p=2388"},"modified":"2025-10-25T00:27:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T18:57:39","slug":"pkl-12-play-in-match-schedule-teams-qualified","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pkl-12-play-in-match-schedule-teams-qualified\/","title":{"rendered":"PKL 12 Play-In Schedule: When will the play-in matches be played? These four teams will compete"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pro-kabaddi-2025-match-schedule-time-table-format-venue-auction-watch-live\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"110\">Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 (PKL 2025)<\/a><\/strong> has entered its most exciting phase. With the league stage now complete, all eyes are on the <strong>Play-In matches<\/strong>, where four teams will battle it out for a spot in the <strong>PKL 12 Playoffs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This season has been nothing short of spectacular \u2014 full of thrillers, nail-biting finishes, and surprising results. The introduction of the <strong>new playoff format<\/strong> has made the competition even more intense, keeping fans hooked until the very last match of the league stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PKL 12\u2019s New Format: What are \u2018Play-Ins\u2019?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 has brought a refreshing twist to its playoff structure. Traditionally, only the <strong>top six teams<\/strong> qualified for the playoffs. However, in <strong>PKL 12<\/strong>, the league organizers introduced a <strong>revamped system<\/strong> to make the tournament more competitive and engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the new rules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>top four teams<\/strong> directly qualify for the <strong>playoffs (semifinals)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teams finishing <strong>from 5th to 8th position<\/strong> will play the <strong>Play-In matches<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The winners of these Play-In games will advance to the <strong>Eliminator rounds<\/strong>, keeping their dream of lifting the PKL 12 trophy alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This change ensures that more teams remain in contention till the very end of the league, making every game meaningful \u2014 and Season 12 has proved exactly that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pkl-12-top-4-teams-qualified-for-playoffs-2025\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2331\">PKL 12 Playoff Race: These Teams Have Qualified for the Top 4! Check Out the Full Qualification Scenario<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Teams Qualified for the PKL 12 Play-Ins<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After a thrilling league stage, the <strong>Top 8 teams<\/strong> have been confirmed for the next phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Puneri Paltan<\/strong> and <strong>Dabang Delhi<\/strong> have already secured their places in the <strong>Top 2<\/strong> with exceptional consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bengaluru Bulls<\/strong> and <strong>Telugu Titans<\/strong> sealed their spots in the <strong>Top 4<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the focus shifts to the next four teams \u2014 <strong>Haryana Steelers<\/strong>, <strong>U Mumba<\/strong>, <strong>Patna Pirates<\/strong>, and <strong>Jaipur Pink Panthers<\/strong> \u2014 who will fight for the remaining two playoff spots in the <strong>Play-In stage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These four sides have shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season, and the upcoming matches will determine which two can continue their championship journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pkl-12-top-8-teams-list-qualified-for-playoffs\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2385\">PKL 12 Playoffs: Top 8 Teams Confirmed, See Who Made it to The Next Round!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PKL 12 Play-In Schedule: Date, Time, and Venue<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>PKL 12 Play-In matches<\/strong> will be played on <strong>Saturday, October 25, 2025<\/strong>, at the <strong>Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi<\/strong>. Fans can expect two back-to-back high-octane clashes in a single evening \u2014 a true kabaddi festival for Delhiites!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Complete Schedule for PKL 12 Play-Ins<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday, October 25, 2025 \u2013 Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Play-In 1:<\/strong> Haryana Steelers Vs Jaipur Pink Panthers \u2013 <strong>8:00 PM IST<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Play-In 2:<\/strong> U Mumba Vs Patna Pirates \u2013 <strong>9:00 PM IST<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both matches will be played on the same night, and their outcomes will decide which two teams move forward to the <strong>Eliminator round<\/strong> of PKL 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/kabaddiarena.com\/en\/pro-kabaddi-league-2025-final-date-playoff-schedule\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2169\">Pro Kabaddi League 2025: When Will the Final Match Take Place? Playoff Dates Explained<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Double Dose of Kabaddi Action for Fans<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the evening of <strong>October 25<\/strong>, the atmosphere at Delhi\u2019s Thyagaraj Stadium will be electric. Two knockout matches, one after another \u2014 every raid, every tackle, and every super point will be crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For kabaddi lovers, it\u2019s a night they simply can\u2019t miss. The stakes are sky-high \u2014 a win means survival and a step closer to glory, while a loss means the end of the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both games promise to deliver <strong>intensity, aggression, and emotion<\/strong>, as teams will leave no stone unturned to grab their ticket to the playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PKL 12: The Race to the Trophy Heats Up<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the <strong>Play-In matches<\/strong> set to kick off, PKL 12 has reached its most thrilling stage. The new format has injected fresh life into the league, keeping fans glued till the very end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, as the kabaddi warriors prepare for their do-or-die clashes, the question remains \u2014<br>\ud83d\udc49 <em>Which two teams will survive the Play-In battles and keep their championship dreams alive?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll find out on <strong>October 25<\/strong>, as kabaddi fever takes over Delhi once again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pro Kabaddi League 12 Play-In matches will be held on October 25 at Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi. 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