PKL Schedule in UK Time: Season 13 Match Timings (GMT)
Britain has one of the biggest kabaddi communities outside South Asia, with clubs in the Midlands and a strong Punjabi tradition. For these fans, the PKL schedule in UK time means afternoon viewing. During a winter season, the UK is 5 hours 30 minutes behind India, so a 9:00 PM IST match starts at 3:30 PM in London. That gap shrinks to 4 hours 30 minutes when British Summer Time begins. This guide gives you both conversions, explains when the clocks change during Season 13, and shows real Season 12 matches in UK time.
PKL Schedule in UK Time: Quick Answer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| UK winter time | Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), UTC+0 |
| UK summer time | British Summer Time (BST), UTC+1 |
| Difference from India in winter | UK is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST |
| Difference from India in summer | UK is 4 hours 30 minutes behind IST |
| 7:30 PM IST match (GMT) | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM IST match (GMT) | 3:30 PM |
| UK clocks go forward | March 28, 2027 |
| Season 13 start | Not announced; reported for late December 2026 |
Key Takeaways
- Subtract 5:30 from IST for the PKL schedule in UK time during the winter.
- If the season runs past March 28, 2027, subtract 4:30 instead.
- Matches fall in the UK afternoon, which suits weekends, students and shift workers.
- Ireland uses the same times as the UK.
PKL Schedule in UK Time: Full Conversion Table
The table below converts every likely slot into both UK time settings. A December to February season will use the GMT column for almost the whole league.
| India (IST) | UK winter (GMT) | UK summer (BST) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 9:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
Which Column Should You Use?
The UK moved back to GMT on October 25, 2026, and will move forward to BST on March 28, 2027. India never changes its clocks. That means any Season 13 match played before March 28, 2027 uses the GMT column, and any match on or after that date uses the BST column. If the season starts in late December and runs about nine weeks, it would finish before the UK clock change.
Season 12 Matches in UK Time
Season 12 was played between August and October 2025, when the UK was on British Summer Time until October 26. The real fixtures below show the BST conversion.
| Match | Date | Fixture | India (IST) | UK (BST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Friday, August 29, 2025 | Telugu Titans vs Tamil Thalaivas | 7:30 PM | 3:00 PM | Thalaivas won 38-35 |
| Match 40 | Thursday, September 18, 2025 | U Mumba vs Puneri Paltan | 9:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Puneri won 40-22 |
| Match 72 | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | Puneri Paltan vs U Mumba | 9:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Puneri won 37-27 |
| Match 74 | Thursday, October 9, 2025 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Yoddhas | 9:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Gujarat won 41-39 |
The Season 12 final on October 31, 2025 came after the UK clocks had gone back, so it was played during GMT. Dabang Delhi K.C. beat Puneri Paltan 31-28 to win the title.
Season 12 vs Season 13 for UK Fans
One effect of the later start is that UK fans will see earlier local start times than they did in Season 12.
| Season | Months | UK clock | 9:00 PM IST match in UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 12 | August to October 2025 | Mostly BST | 4:30 PM |
| Season 13 | Late December 2026 onward (reported) | GMT | 3:30 PM |
PKL Schedule in UK Time by Region
The whole UK uses one time zone, as does Ireland.
| Place | 7:30 PM IST match (GMT) | 9:00 PM IST match (GMT) | Kabaddi note |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Large South Asian population |
| Birmingham and Wolverhampton | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Strong Punjabi kabaddi clubs |
| Leicester | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Large Indian community |
| Manchester and Bradford | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Large Pakistani and Indian communities |
| Glasgow and Edinburgh | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Same time zone |
| Dublin, Ireland | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Ireland uses the same clock as the UK |
Kabaddi in the UK
Kabaddi in Britain is mostly the Punjabi circle style, played at summer tournaments in the Midlands and around London. Many of the players and organisers learned the game in Punjab before moving to the UK. PKL’s standard style is different, but it has built a loyal UK following, helped by streaming and social media highlights.
| Feature | UK circle kabaddi tournaments | PKL |
|---|---|---|
| Season | Mostly summer, outdoors | Indoor league, Season 13 reported for winter |
| Style | Circle (Punjabi) style | Standard rectangular court |
| Players per side | Usually 8 | 7 on the mat |
| Viewing | Live at the ground | Broadcast and streaming |
A Winter Season Suits UK Fans
Because UK circle kabaddi is mostly a summer sport, a winter PKL season fills a gap in the calendar. Fans who play or follow local tournaments can watch PKL during the off-season, with matches on weekend afternoons.
Fitting PKL Into the UK Week
Afternoon matches clash with work and school on weekdays. Weekend matches are the easiest to watch live.
| Viewer | Weekday option | Weekend option |
|---|---|---|
| Office worker | Highlights in the evening | Both matches live |
| Student | Second match after lectures | Both matches live |
| Shift worker | Live on days off | Depends on shift |
| Retired or at home | Both matches live | Both matches live |
Ramadan for UK Fans
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around February 8, 2027. In London, sunset in February is around 5:00 PM to 5:40 PM, so PKL’s afternoon matches would finish before iftar. That makes PKL easy to follow for UK Muslim fans observing the fast.
UK Compared With Other Diaspora Hubs
| Location (winter) | 7:30 PM IST match | 9:00 PM IST match |
|---|---|---|
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Central Europe (CET) | 3:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| US East Coast (EST) | 9:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| UAE (GST) | 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
North American fans can use our PKL schedule in USA and Canada time guide, and Gulf fans the PKL schedule in UAE time guide.
A Full PKL Matchday in UK Time
This is how a typical two-match day would run in the UK during winter, if Season 13 keeps Season 12’s slots.
| Stage | India (IST) | UK (GMT) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-match show and line-ups | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| Match 1 starts | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM |
| Half-time in match 1 (approx.) | 7:55 PM | 2:25 PM |
| Match 1 ends, interviews (approx.) | 8:40 PM | 3:10 PM |
| Match 2 starts | 9:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Half-time in match 2 (approx.) | 9:25 PM | 3:55 PM |
| Match 2 ends (approx.) | 10:15 PM | 4:45 PM |
A full double-header in the UK runs from about 1:30 PM to 4:45 PM GMT. On a Saturday or Sunday, that is a comfortable afternoon of sport.
Season 12 Recap for UK Fans
Season 12 was the first season many UK fans watched mainly through streaming. Here is what happened.
| Category | Winner | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Champions | Dabang Delhi K.C. | Beat Puneri Paltan 31-28 in Delhi |
| League leaders | Puneri Paltan | Level on 26 points with Delhi, ahead on score difference |
| Most Valuable Player | Fazel Atrachali | Dabang Delhi K.C. |
| Best Raider | Ayan Lohchab | Patna Pirates, 316 raid points |
| Best Defender | Navdeep | Patna Pirates, 73 tackle points |
Which Team Should UK Fans Follow?
Many UK Punjabi fans follow north Indian teams such as Haryana Steelers, Dabang Delhi K.C. and Jaipur Pink Panthers. Gujarati fans in Leicester and London often support Gujarat Giants, while Tamil fans back Tamil Thalaivas. If you are new to PKL, picking a team from your family’s home region makes the league easier to follow.
Common Mistakes With UK Kabaddi Times
| Mistake | Result | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Using last season’s UK times | You join an hour late | Season 12 was in BST; Season 13 is expected in GMT |
| Reading “BST” from a Bangladeshi source | Times are badly wrong | Bangladesh Standard Time is UTC+6 |
| Forgetting March 28, 2027 | You join an hour early after the clock change | Switch to a 4:30 gap from that date |
Season 13 Fixture Template in UK Time
When the official schedule is published on our PKL schedule 2026 page, every match will be converted like this.
| Match | Date | Fixture | India (IST) | UK time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA vs TBA | TBA | IST minus 5:30 (GMT) |
| 2 | TBA | TBA vs TBA | TBA | IST minus 5:30 (GMT) |
| 3 | TBA | TBA vs TBA | TBA | IST minus 5:30 (GMT) |
Reported Opening Weekend in UK 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) | UK (GMT) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | 9:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | 9:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Sunday, December 27, 2026 | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM |
| Sunday, December 27, 2026 | 9:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
For UK fans, a December 25 to 27 opening would land on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and the Sunday after. Afternoon matches would fit around family meals, and Boxing Day is already a big day for televised sport in Britain. If the season opens then, PKL would compete with Premier League football for attention on Boxing Day afternoon.
How to Watch PKL in the UK
The Season 13 broadcaster and international streaming partners have not been announced, because the league’s new media rights deal is reportedly still being negotiated. Once confirmed, licensed UK options will be listed in our PKL live streaming guide. Avoid unlicensed streams.
Tips for UK Fans
| Tip | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Subtract 5:30 in winter | Correct for the whole reported Season 13 window |
| Watch for March 28, 2027 | The gap becomes 4:30 if the season runs that late |
| Don’t confuse BST | Bangladesh Standard Time uses the same letters |
| Plan weekend viewing | Weekday matches fall in working hours |
| Use official highlights on weekdays | A legal way to catch up after work |
PKL Schedule in UK Time: Our View
A winter Season 13 gives UK fans a simple rule: subtract five and a half hours. Matches will be on early to mid afternoon, ideal for weekends and for anyone with daytime flexibility. Keep an eye on the clock change on March 28, 2027, in case the season runs longer than expected.
We will add every Season 13 fixture in UK time to this page as soon as the official schedule is published, so you can plan your weekends ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is PKL in the UK?
In winter, PKL matches start 5 hours 30 minutes earlier in the UK than in India. A 7:30 PM IST match is at 2:00 PM GMT, and a 9:00 PM IST match is at 3:30 PM GMT.
Does the PKL schedule in UK time change during the season?
Only if the season runs past March 28, 2027, when UK clocks go forward. After that, the difference is 4 hours 30 minutes.
Is Ireland on the same time as the UK for PKL?
Yes. Ireland and the UK use the same clock all year.
Why were Season 12 matches later in the UK?
Season 12 was played mostly during British Summer Time, when the gap with India is only 4 hours 30 minutes.
When does PKL Season 13 start in the UK?
The official date has not been announced. Reports suggest late December 2026.
What time does a PKL double-header finish in the UK?
In winter, with Season 12’s slots, the second match would end at around 4:45 PM GMT.
Is PKL the same as the kabaddi played at UK tournaments?
No. Most UK tournaments use the Punjabi circle style, while PKL uses the standard rectangular-court style with seven players on the mat.
What time is PKL in Central Europe?
In winter, Central European Time is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India, so a 7:30 PM IST match starts at 3:00 PM CET.
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