The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 11 is entering its thrilling climax, with the playoffs just around the corner. As the league phase concludes, the top teams are gearing up for the high-stakes eliminators, semifinals, and the grand finale. The playoff format sees the top two teams on the points table at the end of the league phase earning direct entry into the semifinals, while teams finishing in third to sixth place will battle it out in the eliminators for the remaining spots in the final four.
In the PKL Season 11 playoffs, the third-placed team will face the sixth-placed team in Eliminator 1, while the fourth and fifth-placed teams will compete in Eliminator 2. The winners of these eliminators will progress to the semifinals. The winner of Eliminator 1 will meet the first-placed team in Semifinal 1, while the winner of Eliminator 2 will take on the second-placed team in Semifinal 2. The winners of both semifinals will then advance to the final, where they will battle for the ultimate PKL crown.
As of December 13, Haryana Steelers, last season’s runners-up, have already confirmed their spot in the playoffs. The race for the other five spots in the knockout rounds is still very much alive, with nine teams fighting for those coveted positions. The Gujarat Giants and Bengaluru Bulls have already been eliminated from playoff contention, while teams like the Bengal Warriors and Tamil Thalaivas are in danger of missing out on a spot in the final stages.
The current PKL Season 11 points table (as of December 12) is as follows:
- Haryana Steelers (Q) – 19 matches, 15 wins, 4 losses, +109 points, 77 total points
- Dabang Delhi K.C. – 18 matches, 9 wins, 5 losses, 4 draws, +40 points, 61 total points
- U Mumba – 18 matches, 10 wins, 6 losses, 2 draws, +21 points, 60 total points
- UP Yoddhas – 18 matches, 9 wins, 6 losses, 3 draws, +37 points, 59 total points
- Patna Pirates – 17 matches, 10 wins, 6 losses, 1 draw, +86 points, 58 total points
- Telugu Titans – 19 matches, 10 wins, 9 losses, 0 draws, -52 points, 55 total points
- Jaipur Pink Panthers – 18 matches, 9 wins, 7 losses, 2 draws, +38 points, 54 total points
- Puneri Paltan – 18 matches, 7 wins, 8 losses, 3 draws, +30 points, 49 total points
- Bengal Warriors – 18 matches, 5 wins, 10 losses, 3 draws, -51 points, 40 total points
- Tamil Thalaivas – 17 matches, 6 wins, 10 losses, 1 draw, -4 points, 38 total points
- Gujarat Giants (E) – 18 matches, 5 wins, 11 losses, 2 draws, -98 points, 34 total points
- Bengaluru Bulls (E) – 18 matches, 2 wins, 15 losses, 1 draw, -156 points, 19 total points
The PKL Season 11 Playoffs will be held at the Badminton Hall in Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune, from December 26th to 29th. The playoffs begin with Eliminator 1 on December 26th, followed by Eliminator 2 on the same day. The semifinals will take place on December 27th, with the final scheduled for December 29th. Here is the full PKL Season 11 Playoffs Fixture:DateDayMatchTime (IST)December 26ThursdayEliminator 1: 3rd vs 6th8 PMDecember 26ThursdayEliminator 2: 4th vs 5th9 PMDecember 27FridaySemifinal 1: 1st vs Eliminator 1 Winner8 PMDecember 27FridaySemifinal 2: 2nd vs Eliminator 2 Winner9 PMDecember 29SundayFinal: TBD vs TBD8 PM
The PKL playoffs are always a spectacle of intense competition, and this year promises to be no different. The best of the league will come together in Pune, with each team vying for the ultimate prize in Indian kabaddi. The action-packed eliminators will set the stage for thrilling semifinals, and the final is sure to deliver a grand conclusion to what has been a captivating season of Pro Kabaddi.
