Prepare for an action-packed experience! The 71st Senior National Men’s Kabaddi Championship, which will showcase the best teams in India, will take place from February 20 to 23, 2025.
Don’t miss the chance to see Pro Kabaddi stars like Pawan Sehrawat and Arjun Deshwal in action! Want to experience every moment live? We have all the info on how to watch the matches for free from the comfort of your home!
Tournament Overview & Key Details
The 71st Senior National Men’s Kabaddi Championship is set to take place from February 20 to 23, 2025, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha. This vital tournament, organized by the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), will see 30 teams from across the nation competing for the national title.
Haryana, the current champions, will try to retain the title, while Indian Railways, last year’s runners-up, will try to claim it. The tournament will see stiff competition, with PKL star players like Pawan Sehrawat and Arjun Deshwal playing.
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The championship will feature a group stage format, with varying teams within the different pools. The best teams from each of the pools will qualify for the knockout stage, and as such, each match will count in the pursuit of the championship.
List of Participating Teams & Groups
The 71st Senior National Men’s Kabaddi Championship in 2025 will feature 30 teams. These teams are arranged into eight pools, and each team’s goal is to place first in its pool to reach the knockout stage.
- Pool A: Haryana, Delhi, Telangana
- Pool B: Indian Railways, Bihar, Manipur
- Pool C: Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Tripura, Kerala
- Pool D: Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh
- Pool E: Services, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir
- Pool F: Rajasthan, Vidarbha, Odisha, Jharkhand
- Pool G: Karnataka, Punjab, West Bengal, Uttarakhand
- Pool H: Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry
The group-stage matches will determine which teams advance to the knockout stages, so the initial matches will be decisive for qualification.
Match Schedule & Results
The 71st Senior National Men’s Kabaddi Championship will feature a series of exciting group-stage matches followed by knockout rounds, leading to the grand finale. Here’s a summary of the match schedule and results for each day of the tournament:
February 20, 2025 – Match Results:
- Odisha beat Vidarbha 57-28 (Pool F)
- Haryana beat Telangana 50-20 (Pool A)
- Railways beat Manipur 50-15 (Pool B)
- Maharashtra beat Kerala 38-35 (Pool C)
- Chandigarh beat Gujarat 40-24 (Pool D)
- Madhya Pradesh beat Andhra Pradesh 59-35 (Pool D)
February 21, 2025
8:00 AM Onwards (Morning Session):
- Services vs Chhattisgarh
- Goa vs Jammu & Kashmir
- Rajasthan vs Jharkhand
- Karnataka vs Uttarakhand
- Punjab vs West Bengal
- Uttar Pradesh vs Assam
- Tamil Nadu vs Pondicherry
- Haryana vs Delhi
- Indian Railways vs Bihar
- Maharashtra vs Himachal Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh vs Chandigarh
- Gujarat vs Andhra Pradesh
- Goa vs Services
- Chhattisgarh vs Jammu & Kashmir
- Rajasthan vs Vidarbha
- Kerala vs Himachal Pradesh
3:00 PM Onwards (Afternoon Session):
- Maharashtra vs Tripura
- Odisha vs Jharkhand
- Karnataka vs Punjab
- Uttarakhand vs West Bengal
- Uttar Pradesh vs Tamil Nadu
- Assam vs Pondicherry
- Delhi vs Telangana
- Bihar vs Manipur
- Himachal Pradesh vs Tripura
- Chandigarh vs Andhra Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh vs Gujarat
- Services vs Jammu & Kashmir
- Goa vs Chhattisgarh
- Odisha vs Rajasthan
- Vidarbha vs Jharkhand
- Karnataka vs West Bengal
- Punjab vs Uttarakhand
- Uttar Pradesh vs Pondicherry
- Tamil Nadu vs Assam
- Kerala vs Tripura
February 22, 2025
3:00 PM Onwards (Afternoon Session):
- Knockout rounds: Pre-quarterfinals and Quarterfinals
February 23, 2025
3:00 PM Onwards (Afternoon Session):
- Semi-finals and Final
Live Streaming & How to Watch
The 71st Senior National Men’s Kabaddi Championship is scheduled for February 20 to 23, 2025, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha. All matches will be available to watch live on the following channel:
How to Watch:
- Platform: YouTube
- Channel Name: Odisha Kabaddi
- Cost: Free
- Coverage: All matches from February 20 to 23, 2025
Fans can check platforms like Khel Now for the latest updates, match scores, and player statistics. It’s a great way to stay informed about results, upcoming games, and team performances.
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