The excitement for Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) 2025<\/em> has officially begun as the much-awaited player auction concluded on Monday, November 3, 2025<\/strong>, at a private hotel in Greater Noida West<\/strong>. Franchise owners of all 12 participating teams came together to build their squads for Season 2, bidding fiercely for their favourite players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And the biggest headline of the evening? Baghpat\u2019s rising kabaddi sensation, Vinay Tewatia<\/strong>, has created history by becoming the most expensive player of UPKL 2025<\/strong>, with Aligarh Tigers<\/strong> securing him for a record bid of \u20b95.90 lakh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vinay\u2019s journey from the local kabaddi grounds of Baghpat to becoming the highest-valued player in the league is truly inspirational. Over the past few years, he has impressed kabaddi enthusiasts and selectors alike with his powerful raids and tactical brilliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking after the auction, the Aligarh Tigers management<\/strong> expressed full confidence in their newest recruit. They believe Vinay will be their \u201cgame-changer<\/strong>\u201d this season, capable of turning matches with his aggressive play and consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The UPKL Season 2 auction turned out to be a thrilling night filled with competitive bidding and passionate discussions. The entire process was transparent and category-based<\/strong>, where players were divided into four groups depending on their experience and previous performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The excitement continued late into the night as team owners vied to grab the best talents. Besides Vinay, several other players attracted impressive bids:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In total, 575 players<\/strong> will feature in this year\u2019s UPKL, promising a spectacular sporting festival for kabaddi lovers across Uttar Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The UPKL 2025 auction wasn\u2019t just about the bids\u2014it was also a star-studded evening celebrating the spirit of kabaddi. Present at the event were UPKL Brand Ambassador Rahul Chaudhari<\/strong>, Avadh Ramdoot franchise owner Avadh Ojha<\/strong>, UP Kabaddi Association Secretary Rajesh Singh<\/strong>, UP Kabaddi Federation representative Vinay Kumar Singh<\/strong>, Technical Director Tej Narayan<\/strong>, Kunal Sharma<\/strong>, and Rahul Sharma<\/strong>, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All of them appreciated the growing standard of the league and the enthusiasm of the young players. Organizers also hinted that a ticketing system<\/strong> may be introduced this season to manage the massive fan turnout witnessed last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n UPKL Founder Sambhav Jain<\/strong> confirmed that Season 2 will begin on December 25, 2025<\/strong>, at the Noida Stadium<\/strong>. The grand opening ceremony will be inaugurated by Avnish Awasthi<\/strong>, Advisor to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Awasthi shared that this year\u2019s edition will be organized at a bigger and more professional level<\/strong>, with plans for international live streaming<\/strong>, giving UPKL a platform not just within India but across global kabaddi audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League 2025 will feature 12 powerful franchises<\/strong>, each representing different regions of the state:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each team is gearing up with strong line-ups and unique strategies to claim the championship this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With its second season ready to roll out, UPKL 2025<\/strong> is emerging as not just a regional event, but a national-level kabaddi spectacle<\/strong>. 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\n\n\n\nVinay Tewatia: From Baghpat to Breaking Records<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nUPKL 2025 Auction: A Night of High Bids and High Energy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nStar-Studded Event with Kabaddi Legends and Officials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nUPKL Season 2 to Kick Off on December 25 at Noida Stadium<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n12 Teams Set to Battle for the UPKL 2025 Title<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nUPKL 2025: A Celebration of Uttar Pradesh\u2019s Sporting Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n