The Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 league stage is about to end, as we have our semi-finalists qualified for the upcoming playoffs and semi-finals. Five of the six teams to compete for the elusive title are already known, with teams fighting for the barest of margins as we head into the business end of the season.
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Haryana Steelers, Patna Pirates, UP Yoddhas, Dabang Delhi KC, and Jaipur Pink Panthers have all qualified for the knockout rounds. Meanwhile, U Mumba are tipped as firm favourites to occupy sixth place come the end of group stage games. Defending champions—winners of Season 10—Puneri Paltan have been eliminated from the race to the playoffs, all while playing the final round of games at home.
This season has been another action-packed campaign, with 124 matches (so far) showcasing some of the best talents in the sport. Devank Dalal, Ashu Malik, Arjun Deshwal, and Mohammadreza Chiyaneh have starred this season and will be looking to help their sides make it through to the semi-finals.
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What is the format of the Pro Kabaddi League 2024 playoffs?
The PKL playoffs' format is slightly different from other tournaments in the franchise sport. With six teams, the top two sides at the end of the group stage qualify directly for semi-final 1 and semi-final 2, respectively.
Third place team plays the sixth-placed side in Eliminator 1, with fourth and fifth-placed teams locking horns in Eliminator 2. The winner of Eliminator 1 will qualify for semi-final 1 and the winner of Eliminator 2 will qualify for semi-final 2. The losers of both matches will be knocked out. The playoff schedule is as follows.
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Full Schedule: Pro Kabaddi League 2024 playoffs
| Date | Time (IST) | Match | Fixture |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 26, 2024 | 8:00 PM | Eliminator 1 | TBC vs TBC |
| December 26, 2024 | 9:00 PM | Eliminator 2 | TBC vs TBC |
| December 27, 2024 | 8:00 PM | Semi-final 1 | First-placed team vs Winner of Eliminator 1 |
| December 27, 2024 | 9:00 PM | Semi-final 2 | Second-placed team vs Winner of Eliminator 2 |
| December 29, 2024 | 8:00 PM | Final | Winner of Semi-final 1 vs Winner of Semi-final 2 |
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Where will the Pro Kabaddi League 2024 playoffs be played?
The PKL 2024 playoffs are scheduled to take place at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune.
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