By: Sports DeskOctober 10, 2025 08:51 PM IST 3 min readThe playoffs and the final of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 will be held at the Thyagaraj Stadium in Delhi, the organisers announced on Friday, a day before the Delhi leg of the PKL starts.The choice of host city will be a boost for the Dabang Delhi K.C. side which is currently on top of the points table and has already confirmed a spot in the top eight. The rest of the seven spots are still up for grabs until the Delhi leg ends on October 23.After the Delhi leg ends, the Playoffs will begin with the Play-ins on October 25, where the 5th to 8th placed teams will fight for survival. The winners from there will progress to the Playoffs. Post that, the Playoffs will run from October 26 to October 29, featuring a sequence of Eliminators and Qualifiers, eventually culminating in the Grand Finale on Friday, October 31. The new format – which includes the Play-ins – adds an extra edge to the season, ensuring a tougher, more competitive path for all 12 teams to the PKL Trophy. After the Delhi leg of the Pro Kabaddi League ends, the PKL Playoffs will begin with the Play-ins on October 25, where the 5th to 8th placed teams will fight for survival. The winners from there will progress to the Playoffs.The revised structure of the PKL ensures that more teams stay in contention for longer, raising the intensity of the league stage while offering fans an extended run of high-stakes matches. While all teams push for qualification, the biggest advantage awaits those who finish in the top two, making the battle for table positions more intense than ever.The city, which is also hosting the fourth and final leg of the PKL season, has previously staged high-profile kabaddi matches that drew huge crowds, and its central location ensures easy access for fans from across the country.Anupam Goswami, Business Head of Mashal Sports and League Chairman of PKL, said, “PKL 12 has truly captivated audiences across the nation — 51% of the matches so far have been decided by five points or fewer, reflecting the remarkable intensity and competitiveness among teams. This season has showcased the highest standard, keeping fans engaged throughout. As we now move towards the grand culmination in Delhi, we’re thrilled to bring the Playoffs to the capital. The new Playoff format featuring Play-ins which will add a fresh and exciting twist, ensuring the race for the trophy remains alive till the very end. With the Playoffs about to begin, we look forward to witnessing the same passion, energy, and high-quality kabaddi that has defined this season, leading up to a truly fitting finale.”© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd