PKL Schedule in Bangladesh Time: Season 13 Match Timings (BST)
Kabaddi is the national game of Bangladesh, so it makes sense that so many fans in Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet follow Pro Kabaddi League. The PKL schedule in Bangladesh time is easy to calculate: Bangladesh is 30 minutes ahead of India. A match listed at 9:00 PM IST starts at 9:30 PM in Dhaka. This guide converts every likely Season 13 slot into Bangladesh Standard Time (BST), shows real Season 12 fixtures, and looks at Bangladesh’s link to the sport and to PKL squads.
PKL Schedule in Bangladesh Time: Quick Answer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh time zone | Bangladesh Standard Time (BST), UTC+6 |
| Difference from India | Bangladesh is 30 minutes ahead of IST |
| 7:30 PM IST match in Bangladesh | 8:00 PM BST |
| 9:00 PM IST match in Bangladesh | 9:30 PM BST |
| Daylight saving | None currently |
| Same time as Bangladesh | Bhutan |
| Season 13 start | Not announced; reported for late December 2026 |
Key Takeaways
- Add 30 minutes to any IST time to get the PKL schedule in Bangladesh time.
- Most PKL matches finish between about 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM in Bangladesh.
- The gap is fixed, because neither country uses daylight saving.
- Do not confuse Bangladesh Standard Time (BST) with British Summer Time, which shares the same abbreviation.
PKL Schedule in Bangladesh Time: Full Conversion Table
Here is every evening slot from the Indian schedule converted into Bangladesh time. Season 12 used 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM IST as its main slots.
| India (IST) | Bangladesh (BST) | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 9:30 PM | 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:30 PM | 10:30 PM |
BST: Bangladesh or British?
The letters BST can mean Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+6) or British Summer Time (UTC+1). If you see a PKL time in “BST” on social media, check the source. On this page, BST always means Bangladesh Standard Time. UK fans should use our PKL schedule in UK time guide instead.
Season 12 Matches in Bangladesh Time
These Season 12 fixtures show the official IST start time, the Bangladesh equivalent and the result.
| Match | Date | Fixture | India (IST) | Bangladesh (BST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Friday, August 29, 2025 | Telugu Titans vs Tamil Thalaivas | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM | Thalaivas won 38-35 |
| Match 40 | Thursday, September 18, 2025 | U Mumba vs Puneri Paltan | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | Puneri won 40-22 |
| Match 72 | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | Puneri won 37-27 |
| Match 74 | Thursday, October 9, 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Yoddhas | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM | Gujarat won 41-39 |
The Season 12 final, won 31-28 by Dabang Delhi K.C. against Puneri Paltan on October 31, 2025, was also an evening match in Bangladesh.
Kabaddi: Bangladesh’s National Game
In Bangladesh, kabaddi is known in many villages as ha-du-du, after the chant raiders used while crossing into the opponent’s half. It was declared the national game after independence, and the national team has been a regular competitor at the Asian Games and the South Asian Games. That history means Bangladeshi viewers already know the basic idea of PKL: one raider, a defence trying to stop them and a lot of strength and agility.
| Feature | Traditional ha-du-du | PKL |
|---|---|---|
| Where played | Village fields, open ground | Indoor mat in an arena |
| Rules | Varied local rules | Standard international rules |
| Raid timing | Chant while holding breath | 30-second raid clock |
| Players per side | Varied | 7 on the mat |
| Match length | Varied | 40 minutes in two halves |
Bangladeshi Players and PKL
PKL squads have included Bangladeshi players. In Season 12, Haryana Steelers’ squad included Bangladeshi raider Shahan Sha Mohammed, who joined for INR 13 lakh. Whether he or other Bangladeshi players feature in Season 13 depends on retentions and the auction, which has not yet taken place. Our PKL 13 auction date guide tracks the latest updates.
PKL Schedule in Bangladesh Time by City
Bangladesh uses a single time zone, so these times apply everywhere in the country.
| City | 7:30 PM IST match | 9:00 PM IST match |
|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| Chattogram | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| Sylhet | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| Khulna | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| Rajshahi | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| Thimphu, Bhutan | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
Fitting PKL Into the Bangladeshi Week
Bangladesh’s weekend is Friday and Saturday. Since PKL plays most days during a city leg, there are usually matches on both weekend days. On working days, the 8:00 PM BST match is usually after work and Maghrib prayers, while the 9:30 PM BST match can run past 10:30 PM, which is late for school nights.
| Day | Situation | Best match to watch live |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday to Thursday | Working and school days | The 8:00 PM BST match |
| Friday | Weekend, Jumu’ah prayers | Both matches |
| Saturday | Weekend | Both matches |
Ramadan and Season 13
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around February 8, 2027, subject to moon sighting. If Season 13 starts in late December as reported, the later weeks would fall in Ramadan. In Dhaka, iftar in February is around 5:50 PM to 6:05 PM, so both matches would start after the fast is broken. Taraweeh prayers in the evening may overlap with the first match, so many fans may prefer the later game.
Winter Viewing
A late-December start means a winter season in Bangladesh, with cool, sometimes foggy evenings in the north. It is a popular time for indoor viewing, and the timing avoids the monsoon months when power and connectivity problems are more common.
Bangladesh Compared With Its Neighbours
| Country | Difference from India | 7:30 PM IST match | 9:00 PM IST match |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 0 | 7:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Nepal | +0:15 | 7:45 PM | 9:15 PM |
| Bangladesh and Bhutan | +0:30 | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| Myanmar | +1:00 | 8:30 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Pakistan | -0:30 | 7:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
See our PKL schedule in Nepal time guide for the Nepali conversion.
Bangladeshi Fans Abroad
Many Bangladeshis work in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Malaysia, and a large community lives in the UK. If you are watching outside Bangladesh, use the local time zone:
- Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait: subtract 2:30 from IST.
- UAE and Oman: subtract 1:30 from IST, as shown in our PKL schedule in UAE time guide.
- UK: subtract 5:30 from IST in winter.
A Full PKL Matchday in Bangladesh Time
If Season 13 keeps Season 12’s two-match evenings, this is how a typical night would run in Dhaka.
| Stage | India (IST) | Bangladesh (BST) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-match show and line-ups | 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Match 1 starts | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Half-time in match 1 (approx.) | 7:55 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Match 1 ends, interviews (approx.) | 8:40 PM | 9:10 PM |
| Match 2 starts | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| Half-time in match 2 (approx.) | 9:25 PM | 9:55 PM |
| Match 2 ends (approx.) | 10:15 PM | 10:45 PM |
The full evening in Bangladesh runs from about 7:30 PM to 10:45 PM BST, so the second match is a late finish on weeknights.
From Ha-du-du to PKL: Scoring Made Simple
Fans who grew up with village kabaddi will recognise the raid, but PKL adds a structured scoring system. Here is a quick guide.
| Situation | Who scores | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Raider touches defenders and gets back | Attacking team | 1 for each defender touched |
| Raider is caught | Defending team | 1 |
| Raider is caught by three or fewer defenders | Defending team | 2 (super tackle) |
| Raider reaches the bonus line | Attacking team | 1 |
| A whole team is put out | Opponent | 2 extra (all out) |
The 30-Second Raid Clock
In village ha-du-du, a raid lasted as long as the raider could chant on one breath. In PKL, the chant is still required, but every raid has a 30-second limit. A raider who does not return in time is out. The clock speeds the game up and is one reason PKL matches fit neatly into a broadcast slot.
Common Mistakes When Converting to Bangladesh Time
| Mistake | Result | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Reading a “BST” time from a UK source | You are about five hours out | Check whether BST means British Summer Time |
| Using the Indian time directly | You join 30 minutes late | Add 30 minutes |
| Using Nepal’s gap | You are 15 minutes out | Nepal is +0:15, Bangladesh is +0:30 |
Season 13 Fixture Template in Bangladesh Time
| Match | Date | Fixture | India (IST) | Bangladesh (BST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA vs TBA | TBA | IST plus 0:30 |
| 2 | TBA | TBA vs TBA | TBA | IST plus 0:30 |
| 3 | TBA | TBA vs TBA | TBA | IST plus 0:30 |
Reported Opening Weekend in Bangladesh Time
Reports in August 2026 suggested that Season 13 could begin on December 25, 26 or 27, 2026. Those dates are not confirmed. If the league does open in that window and keeps Season 12’s slots, these would be the local start times.
| Reported date | Slot (IST) | Bangladesh (BST) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| Sunday, December 27, 2026 | 7:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Sunday, December 27, 2026 | 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
Christmas Day is a public holiday in Bangladesh, and December 25, 2026 is also a Friday, part of the Bangladeshi weekend. December 26 is a Saturday. If the reported opening dates hold, Bangladeshi fans would have two free evenings to watch PKL’s first matches.
How to Watch PKL in Bangladesh
The Season 13 broadcaster has not been announced because the league’s new media rights deal is reportedly still under negotiation. Once confirmed, licensed options will be listed in our PKL live streaming guide. Avoid unofficial streaming apps, which are unreliable and can be unsafe.
Tips for Bangladeshi Fans
| Tip | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Always add 30 minutes | Indian times shared online are 30 minutes behind your clock |
| Check what “BST” means | British Summer Time uses the same letters |
| Watch both matches on Friday and Saturday | The weekend has no work or school clash |
| Plan around Taraweeh in Ramadan | The later match may suit you better |
| Follow Haryana Steelers news | Their recent squad included a Bangladeshi player |
PKL Schedule in Bangladesh Time: Our View
For a country where kabaddi is the national game, PKL’s timing could hardly be better. Matches fall in the evening, the weekend lines up with full double-headers, and the half-hour difference is easy to remember. Add 30 minutes to every IST time in the Season 13 schedule, and you are set.
As soon as the official fixtures are published, we will add every Season 13 match in Bangladesh time to this page. Until then, the conversion and matchday tables above cover every evening slot the league is likely to use, from the earliest possible start to the latest finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is PKL in Bangladesh?
PKL matches start 30 minutes later in Bangladesh than in India. Season 12’s 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM IST slots were 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM in Bangladesh.
Is kabaddi the national game of Bangladesh?
Yes. Kabaddi, known in many villages as ha-du-du, is the national game of Bangladesh.
Does Bangladesh use daylight saving time?
No. Bangladesh tried it briefly in 2009 but does not use it now, so the gap with India stays at 30 minutes.
Are there Bangladeshi players in PKL?
Yes. Shahan Sha Mohammed was part of Haryana Steelers’ Season 12 squad. Season 13 squads will be confirmed after the auction.
When does PKL Season 13 start in Bangladesh?
The official date has not been announced. Reports suggest late December 2026.
What time does a PKL double-header finish in Bangladesh?
With Season 12’s slots, the second match would end at around 10:45 PM BST.
How long is a PKL raid?
Each raid has a 30-second limit, and the raider must chant “kabaddi” throughout.
Is Bhutan on the same PKL time as Bangladesh?
Yes. Bhutan also uses UTC+6, so match times are the same as in Dhaka.
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