About Kabaddi Rising Stars Pro League 2026

The Journey: From Belief to Power

It started with a simple belief: North American kabaddi deserves a global stage. There were no grand arenas at first, just an unwavering passion for the sport and a deep faith in its athletes. In 2025, the developmental Kabaddi Rising Star League brought structure, energy, and opportunity to the region, proving the sport’s immense potential. Now, in 2026, that vision has evolved into the KRSPL—Pan America’s highest professional tier, based in Brampton, Canada. Guided by the vision of Kabaddi PanAm, what began as a regional proving ground has transformed into a fully professional, franchise-led global competition. We have officially shifted from promise to power.

The 2026 Season: A Global Spectacle

City-Based Franchises: Six dynamic teams built through strategic bidding, representing deep community identities and fan loyalty.
Elite Global Talent: Top North American players clash with international stars from India, Iran, the UK, and Europe.
Professional Ecosystem: Fully backed by elite coaches, certified referees, and a dedicated sports science and medical team.
High-Stakes Action: Kicking off in August 2026, featuring a grueling round-robin stage that leads to intense playoffs and a championship final.

The Ultimate Ambition

With advanced analytics and broadcast-level production bringing the action to international audiences, KRSPL breaks traditional boundaries. Yet, this is just the beginning. We are laying the groundwork for a complete, tiered ecosystem—from regional youth academies to a fully established North America Kabaddi Pro League.

Our goal is clear: To position North America as the premier global hub for professional kabaddi.

Established:
2025

Teams:
6 Regional Teams(2 Proposed Teams)

Region:
North & Pan America

Format:
League + Championship Playoffs

Age Category:
Open (16+)

Scouting:
National team scouts attend all matches

Season:
August 2026

Pathway:
Top players advance to Kabaddi PanAm Elite League

Benefits of KRSL

For Players

Olympic Dream

A critical step toward Kabaddi World Cup 2027 and potential Olympic inclusion

Elite Development

Rigorous training in technique, strategy, and athleticism

Exposure

Showcase skills to scouts, pro leagues, and national teams

For Teams & Sponsors

Unmatched Engagement

Connect with Kabaddi’s fastest-growing fanbase (750M+ global viewers)

Brand Visibility

360° sponsorship opportunities—jerseys, stadiums, broadcasts

Cultural Impact

Align with a sport uniting diverse communities across the Americas

The KRSL Journey to Kabaddi World Cup 2027

01 KRSL 2025 (Toronto)

Top players advance to the North America Pro Kabaddi League
Scouting by national team coaches for World Cup qualifiers

02 Pro League (2026)

Compete against international stars
Final selection for Team PanAm at the World Cup

03 Kabaddi World Cup 2027

Represent the Americas on the global stage
Launchpad for Olympic qualification (2032 vision)