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UPKL Season 2 Auction Set for Nov 3; ₹1.2 Crore Purse for 10 Teams, 500+ Players in Pool

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 3 weeks ago | Oct 14, 2025 08:02 pm IST
UPKL Season 2 Auction Set for Nov 3; ₹1.2 Crore Purse for 10 Teams, 500+ Players in Pool

Get ready for a bigger, bolder kabaddi season! The Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) just announced its Season 2 player auction is happening on November 3, 2025, in Noida, and it’s shaping up to be a massive event. The league is expanding, the stakes are higher, and the talent pool is deeper than ever before.

Key Takeaways

  • Auction Date & Venue: November 3, 2025, in Noida.
  • League Expansion: Grows from 8 to 10 teams with the addition of Aligarh Tigers & Kanpur Warriors.
  • Total Player Purse: A massive ₹1.2 crore total auction pool, with ₹12 lakh for each franchise.
  • Season Kick-off: The main event begins on December 25, 2025, with about 64 matches.

More Teams, More Action

Yeah, you heard that right. UPKL isn’t just coming back; it’s growing. This season, two new franchises, the Aligarh Tigers and Kanpur Warriors, are jumping into the fray. This brings the total team count to ten, promising more matches and fiercer rivalries than ever before.

The league even has a powerful new tagline to mark this expansion: “Apna Bharat, Apna Khel – Khel Raha Hai Mera Pradesh.” It perfectly captures the spirit of elevating homegrown kabaddi talent onto a bigger stage.

Inside the ₹1.2 Crore War Chest

So, how will teams build their winning squads? Each of the ten franchises gets a hefty budget of ₹12 lakh. That brings the total auction purse to a whopping ₹1.2 crore, ensuring teams have the firepower to sign top talent.

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Over 500 athletes have been shortlisted for this auction, a huge jump from 350 in Season 1. To make things strategic, players are split into four categories based on their base price:

  • Category A: Base price of ₹1,00,000
  • Category B: Base price of ₹75,000
  • Category C: Base price of ₹50,000
  • Category D: Base price of ₹25,000

But here’s the thing. Teams can’t just splash cash on the biggest names. They’re required to pick a minimum number of players from each category, forcing them to build a balanced and strategic squad from the ground up.

A High-Tech, Transparent Auction

To make sure everything runs smoothly and fairly, UPKL has partnered with CricBattle as its official auction technology partner. This isn’t just about picking names out of a hat. It means you can expect a transparent and super-efficient process as teams battle it out for the best players.

Look, this is a professional setup designed to elevate the sport and its athletes. The entire season, featuring approximately 64 matches, will be hosted in Noida, making it the undisputed hub of kabaddi action this winter.

What’s Next?

Mark your calendars. The auction on November 3 is just the beginning. The real fireworks start on December 25, 2025, when UPKL Season 2 officially kicks off. With more teams, a bigger budget, and a massive pool of talent, this season is set to be unforgettable.

So, who do you think will be the most expensive buy? Let us know which team you’re backing this year!