KCL Season 2 Auction: 300+ Players to Bid for October 17
The Kabaddi Champions League season 2 auction begins October 17 with a 5 crore purse and 300+ players including Asian Games stars.
The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) is gearing up for a high-stakes showdown as it prepares to host its season 2 player auction on October 17, 2026. With a massive player purse of Rs 5 crore on the line, the event promises to be a landmark moment for the sport, as over 300 players are expected to go under the hammer.
Massive Interest: 6,000 Registrations for Central Trials
The demand for spots in the upcoming season has been overwhelming. Following central trials held in Sonipat and Rohtak, the league reported that more than 6,000 players registered for a chance to showcase their skills. This intense competition during the trials has paved the way for a diverse pool of talent to enter the auction process.
The expansion of the league has also increased the stakes. KCL has added two new franchises, the Kurukshetra Knights and the Jhajjar Jaguars, bringing the total number of teams to 10. Each of these ten franchises will operate with a budget of Rs 50 lakh to assemble their competitive squads.
Star Power: Asian Games Gold Medallists to Feature
Franchise owners will face intense bidding wars for some of the biggest names in kabaddi. The auction is expected to feature several international stars, including players who have represented India on the global stage. Key names expected to draw significant attention include:
- Sunil Malik (Captain of India at the Asian Games)
- Ayan Lochab
- Ankit Jaglan
- Jaideep Dahiya
- Meetu Sharma
- Neeraj Narwal
- Yogesh Dahiya
- Vijay Malik
- Surjeet Narwal
- Nitin Dhankar
The inclusion of such seasoned athletes is expected to elevate the quality of play and provide a significant boost to the league's competitive landscape.
Support for Kabaddi Development
Kuldeep Dalal, President of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of Haryana, has offered his support to the league, wishing success to the organizers, franchises, and the participating athletes. He emphasized that the KCL serves as a vital platform for promoting regional talent and fostering the growth of kabaddi across India.
As the October 17 auction approaches, all eyes will be on the bidding rooms to see how these 10 teams utilize their budgets to build the championship-winning rosters for the KCL season 2 campaign.