One Day to Go: Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) Season 2 Auction Is Tomorrow

The wait is almost over. The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) Season 2 auction takes place tomorrow, October 17, 2026, from 10:30 AM onwards, with ten franchises ready to bid for the players who will shape the new season. After the trials, the retentions, and the coaching announcements, the league now moves to the day that will decide how each squad looks when Season 2 begins.

How to Watch Tomorrow

Fans can watch the full auction live from 10:30 AM on the Kabaddi Champions League YouTube channel, Waves OTT, and ZEE5. The presentation team is also in place, with Vishwas Chauhan as host, Kunal Saluja as auctioneer, and Khushi Gupta as presenter. With three platforms carrying the broadcast, supporters can follow every bid on whichever device suits them best.

A Record Pool and a Bigger Purse

This is the biggest auction in KCL’s short history. The Season 2 trials in Rohtak and Sonipat drew a huge turnout of players from across Haryana, and according to the league’s press coverage, more than 6,000 registrations produced a pool of over 300 players expected to go under the hammer. Each franchise will bid within a purse of ₹5 crore, an increase from the ₹4 crore used in Season 1. Asian Games gold medallists and national team members are also expected among the names in the pool, which promises fierce competition.

Ten Franchises, Ten Plans

Ten franchises will be in the room tomorrow, and every one of them arrives with a clear plan. Bhiwani Bulls, the Season 1 runners-up, have retained Top Raider Devank Dalal and Sourav Sanjay under new head coach Samsher Singh. Karnal Kings have kept Akshit Dhull, Harsh Vedpal, and Rohit Nandal under Ravinder Pahal, while Gurugram Gurus have retained Rahul Sethpal, Mandeep Kumar, and Sahil Jagveer under Jagpal Singh. Panipat Panthers will bid with Vishal Narwal and Narender Kandola already secured under Randeep Dalal, and Hisar Heroes have kept Ashu Malik under new head coach Vinod Kumar.

New Faces on the Sidelines

Several franchises will begin Season 2 under new leadership. Reigning champions Rohtak Royals are now guided by Jagdeep Singh, Sonipat Stars by Surender Nada, and Faridabad Fighters by Om Parkash Narwal. The two new franchises have also named their first head coaches, with Anup Kumar leading Kurukshetra Knights and Ramesh Kumar leading Jhajjar Jaguars. Tomorrow, each of these coaches will see their tactical ideas turn into real squads.

What to Watch For

The two new franchises will build their squads almost from scratch, which makes them the most intriguing teams of the day. The established sides will weigh how much to spend on marquee names against the need for depth, and the contest for the top raiders and defenders is likely to produce the biggest moments. With ten teams and a ₹5 crore purse for each, expect the bidding to be tense.

Get Ready

Everything has been building to this moment: the registrations, the trials in Rohtak and Sonipat, the retentions, and the new coaches. Tomorrow, the players who will define Season 2 will find their teams. Fans can follow all updates through the official KCL Blogs section. Stay tuned to the KCL website for further updates as KCL Season 2 comes into view.