Dabang Delhi K.C. – PKL Schedule 2026 (Season 13 Team Guide)
Dabang Delhi K.C. enter Pro Kabaddi League Season 13 off the back of a Season 12 campaign that finished in 2nd place (Season 12 Champions), with a record of 13 wins and 5 losses from 18 league matches and a score difference of +38, worth 26 league points. This page brings together Dabang Delhi K.C.’s Season 12 journey, what it suggests about the squad heading into the auction, and what fans can expect once the Season 13 schedule is officially confirmed.
As with every franchise, Dabang Delhi K.C.’s exact Season 13 fixtures, squad and captain will only be confirmed once Pro Kabaddi officially announces the retention list, auction results and match calendar — reported for October and December 2026 respectively. Everything on this page that relates to Season 13 itself is clearly framed as expectation or analysis rather than a confirmed fact.
Season 12 League-Stage Journey
Dabang Delhi K.C. head into Season 13 as defending champions after a Season 12 campaign that combined a strong, if occasionally shaky, league-stage run with the kind of composure under pressure that ultimately won them the title. Delhi finished second in the 18-match league table with 13 wins, level on league points (26) with table-toppers Puneri Paltan but ranked below them on score difference, +38 against Puneri’s +88.
That gap in score difference tells its own story: Delhi were not the league’s most dominant team on paper, and their campaign had some bumps. During the Jaipur leg they lost 33-30 to Patna Pirates, one of the results that would later look different in hindsight once Patna went on their own deep playoff run. During the Chennai leg, Delhi suffered another notable defeat, going down 37-36 to a Bengal Warriorz side that finished bottom of the table overall — a reminder that Delhi’s title-winning campaign was built on timing and big-match performances rather than a perfect league record. In between, Delhi were consistent enough to beat Haryana Steelers 38-37 in Jaipur, part of a run of results that kept them firmly inside the top two for most of the season.
| Detail | Season 12 result |
|---|---|
| Final league position | 2nd |
| Matches played | 18 |
| Wins | 13 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Score difference | +38 |
| League points | 26 |
Season 12 Postseason
Delhi’s title defence really came into focus in Qualifier 1, where they met league winners Puneri Paltan in a rematch of the season’s best two teams. The match finished locked at 34-34 after regulation, and Delhi won the five-raid tie-breaker 6-4 to advance directly to the Final — bypassing the more difficult Qualifier 2 route that Puneri Paltan then had to take instead.
In the Final at Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium in Delhi, on home soil, Dabang Delhi K.C. beat the same opponent, Puneri Paltan, 31-28, to win their second PKL championship. The victory was built on the same qualities that had earned them the tie-breaker win in Qualifier 1 — defensive discipline, controlled raiding, and the composure to close out a tight match — and gave Delhi the psychological edge of having already beaten Puneri Paltan once in a pressure situation before doing it again in the title match.
Dabang Delhi K.C. Squad Priorities for the Season 13 Auction
Every franchise enters the auction with different needs, and based on their Season 12 campaign, Dabang Delhi K.C.’s clearest priority is protecting the championship-winning core through retentions while preparing for opponents who will now specifically target Delhi’s leading raiders and defensive combinations, having seen them succeed under pressure twice against the same opponent. The complete retained and released list for the team has not yet been announced, so specific auction targets cannot be confirmed until Pro Kabaddi or the franchise makes an official statement.
Raiders
A raiding unit’s value is usually measured in consistency as much as peak performances — the ability to produce points on a quiet night, not just in a season-defining upset. Whether Dabang Delhi K.C. chooses to retain its core raiders or test the market at the auction will depend on the balance the coaching staff wants between continuity and fresh attacking options for Season 13.
Defenders
Defensive combinations — particularly the partnership between left and right corner, and left and right cover — take time to build, since they rely on communication and timing as much as individual technique. Dabang Delhi K.C.’s Season 13 defensive planning is likely to focus on whether the existing combinations are retained as a unit or rebuilt around one or two new signings from the auction pool.
All-rounders
A capable all-rounder gives a coach more flexibility to make in-match adjustments without a formal substitution, which becomes especially valuable during a long league stage with matches across multiple host cities. Squad depth in this role is one of the less visible but more important factors in whether a team can sustain form across all four venue legs of a season.
Dabang Delhi K.C. — Season 12 By the Numbers
Reduced to a single figure, Dabang Delhi K.C. won 72% of their Season 12 league matches (13 out of 18), finishing 2nd in a 12-team table on a mix of wins, losses and score difference. League points in Season 12 were awarded on a straightforward basis — two points for a win and none for a loss — which is why two teams finishing level on wins, as Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi K.C. did with 13 apiece, were ultimately separated in the table by score difference rather than by points alone.
| Season 12 vs Season 13 | Season 12 (confirmed) | Season 13 (expected) |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 2nd | To be decided |
| Wins / losses | 13-5 | Not yet played |
| Score difference | +38 | Not yet played |
| Postseason reached | Yes | Depends on Season 13 form |
| Season window | Aug 29 – Oct 31, 2025 | Reported mid-Dec 2026 – Feb 2027 |
None of Dabang Delhi K.C.’s Season 13 numbers exist yet, for the obvious reason that the season hasn’t been played — but the Season 12 column above is the baseline every fan, pundit and rival franchise will be measuring Dabang Delhi K.C.’s new campaign against once the fixtures begin.
Dabang Delhi K.C. — Franchise Background
Dabang Delhi K.C. are one of the twelve franchises that make up the Pro Kabaddi League, associated with Delhi and the Delhi area. Like every PKL team, Dabang Delhi K.C. draw their squad from a mix of domestic talent — often including players who came through state championships, university kabaddi, Railways, services teams and regional academies — alongside a smaller number of overseas signings added through the auction. The exact composition of the Season 13 squad will depend on which players are retained before the auction and which are added once bidding takes place.
Over twelve completed seasons, Pro Kabaddi has built a distinct identity for each of its franchises through their playing style, their most memorable matches and their fan base in and around Delhi. Dabang Delhi K.C.’s Season 12 campaign, recapped above, is the most recent and most relevant chapter of that story heading into Season 13, though the franchise’s longer competitive history also shapes expectations from supporters each year.
What Would a Strong Season 13 Look Like for Dabang Delhi K.C.?
Given where Dabang Delhi K.C. finished in Season 12 — 2nd in the table, with 13 wins and a score difference of +38 — a successful Season 13 for the franchise would realistically mean successfully defending the title against a league that will now specifically target their winning formula. That’s a more useful yardstick than simply predicting a championship, since it’s grounded in where the team actually finished last time rather than treating every franchise as an equal title contender before the auction has even taken place.
That target could shift once retentions, releases and auction results are known — a strong auction can move a team several places up the table, just as key departures can undo an otherwise promising campaign. Fans following Dabang Delhi K.C. closely will want to watch the retention announcement first, since it usually gives the clearest early signal of a franchise’s ambitions for the coming season.
Viewing Guide: Timings, Broadcast and Tickets
Official Season 13 match timings, broadcaster and streaming details have not been announced for any franchise, including Dabang Delhi K.C.. Once confirmed, match times will be listed in Indian Standard Time (IST), typically with conversions available for fans in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other regions with a large kabaddi following.
Ticket sales for Dabang Delhi K.C.’s Season 13 home matches — likely to be played across whichever host cities the league confirms for its venue legs — have not opened, since neither the venues nor the match dates are official yet. Once ticketing does open, fans should book only through the authorised platform named by Pro Kabaddi or the franchise, rather than through unofficial resellers, and should expect prices to vary by stadium, seating category and whether the fixture is a league match, a playoff tie or the Final.
PKL Season 13 Outlook
PKL Season 13 is currently expected to begin around mid-December 2026 and run into February 2027, with the player auction reported for mid-October 2026 — roughly two months before the season opener. None of Dabang Delhi K.C.’s Season 13 fixtures, host cities or match dates have been announced yet.
If the league retains a four-city format similar to Season 12 — which moved from Vizag to Jaipur, Chennai and finally Delhi — Dabang Delhi K.C. would be expected to play matches across all four legs, as every franchise did in the previous season. The exact fixture list, including Dabang Delhi K.C.’s opening match and first host city, will only be confirmed once Pro Kabaddi releases the official schedule.
How to Follow Dabang Delhi K.C. in Season 13
- Dabang Delhi K.C.’s next match, once the schedule is announced
- Complete Dabang Delhi K.C. Season 13 fixture list, by date and by venue
- Live scores and raid-by-raid updates during Dabang Delhi K.C. matches
- Full-time results and updated points-table position
- Squad updates following the retention announcements and auction
This page will be updated with Dabang Delhi K.C.’s confirmed Season 13 schedule, squad and match results as soon as official information becomes available from Pro Kabaddi or the franchise.
Dabang Delhi K.C. — Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Dabang Delhi K.C. finish in PKL Season 12?
Dabang Delhi K.C. finished 2nd in the 12-team table with 13 wins and 5 losses from 18 league matches, ending the season with a score difference of +38 and 26 league points.
Did Dabang Delhi K.C. reach the Season 12 playoffs?
Yes. Dabang Delhi K.C. qualified for the postseason as part of the eight-team expanded playoff format used in Season 12. Their exact playoff run is covered in the Season 12 Postseason section above.
When will Dabang Delhi K.C.’s Season 13 schedule be announced?
The official Season 13 fixture list has not been released for any team. Reports suggest the auction could take place around mid-October 2026 and the season could open around mid-December 2026, but these remain unconfirmed dates until Pro Kabaddi makes a formal announcement.
Who is Dabang Delhi K.C.’s biggest rival heading into Season 13?
Pro Kabaddi rivalries tend to be shaped by recent postseason and title-match history as much as by geography. Based on Season 12 results alone, the opponents that most affected Dabang Delhi K.C.’s campaign — whether through a notable win, a costly defeat, or a postseason meeting — are named throughout the Season 12 recap above, and it’s these head-to-head match-ups that fans are likely to watch most closely once the Season 13 schedule is released.
Will Dabang Delhi K.C. keep the same captain and coaching staff for Season 13?
No captaincy or coaching change has been officially confirmed for Dabang Delhi K.C. at this stage. Franchises typically confirm captains, head coaches and support staff closer to the start of the season, often after the auction has settled the final squad. This page will be updated once Dabang Delhi K.C. make an official announcement on their leadership group for Season 13.
What should Dabang Delhi K.C. fans watch for during the Season 13 auction?
The clearest early signals will be the franchise’s retention list — which players Dabang Delhi K.C. choose to keep before bidding opens — followed by how actively they participate in the auction itself for the role identified above as their main priority. A team that retains its core and adds one or two targeted signings is sending a different message than one that lets several key players go, and either approach will shape expectations for Dabang Delhi K.C.’s Season 13 campaign well before the first match is played.
Where can I find Dabang Delhi K.C.’s full Season 13 schedule once it’s released?
Once Pro Kabaddi confirms the official fixture list, this page will be updated with Dabang Delhi K.C.’s complete Season 13 schedule, including match dates, opponents, venues, kick-off times and a direct link to live scores for each fixture — in one place, rather than requiring fans to piece it together from separate announcements.