UTTAR PRADESH KABADDI LEAGUE (UPKL) has confirmed that the Noida Indoor Stadium will host Season 2, scheduled from 24 December to 10 January 2026.
The league stage will feature four matches daily, ensuring teams benefit from a steady and competitive environment. The semifinals will take place on 9 January, followed by the third-place playoff and the grand finale on 10 January 2026, a media release said.
A mix of emerging and established players including Vinay Tewatia, Nitin Panwar, Ashu Singh, Shubham Kumar, Abhimanyu Raghuvanshi, Arjun Deshwal, Vivek Chaudhary, Arpit Saroha and Mohd Amaan are expected to raise the level of competition this season.
UPKL Season 2 will be broadcast on ZEE Sports and streamed live on ZEE5.
UPKL technical director Tejnarayan Prasad Madhav said, “The Noida Indoor Stadium brings a level of technical sophistication and consistency that is essential for a league of UPKL’s scale. Its controlled environment, advanced facilities, and professional playing conditions allow us to conduct a high-volume match schedule with precision and athlete safety at the forefront. With 12 teams and an intensified competition structure this season, the stadium provides the ideal platform to elevate the standard of play, enhance the viewing experience, and propel UPKL to a higher competitive benchmark.”
