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**Summary:**

The Champions Boat League (CBL), Kerala’s professional snake boat racing league, is set to begin its 5th season on September 19th, 2025. The league will consist of 14 races held across Kerala over three months, culminating in the President’s Trophy race on December 6th. This year’s edition will feature races in the Malabar region, and Pallathuruthy Boat Club (PBC) aims to defend its title for the fifth year in a row. The organizing committee will finalize details and sponsorship opportunities are available.

**News Article:**

**Kerala’s Champions Boat League Set to Launch 5th Season**

*Thiruvananthapuram, September 11, 2025* – Kerala is gearing up for the highly anticipated 5th season of the Champions Boat League (CBL), the professional snake boat racing league organized by Kerala Tourism. The league is scheduled to kick off on September 19th, 2025, with the inaugural race taking place on the Pampa river in Kainakary, Alappuzha district.

Over the next three months, 14 races will be held across various locations in Kerala, showcasing the thrilling sport of snake boat racing to both domestic and international audiences. The grand finale, coinciding with the prestigious President’s Trophy, will be held on December 6th at Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam.

This year’s CBL will see an expanded geographical footprint, with three races planned for the Malabar region, in addition to the traditional races in central and south Kerala. The league will visit locations including Dharmadom (Kannur district), Thazhathangadi (Kottayam), Cheruvathur (Kasaragod) and Beypore (Kozhikode).

Pallathuruthy Boat Club (PBC), the reigning champion, will be looking to secure their fifth consecutive title.

Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas will chair a meeting on September 15th in Thiruvananthapuram to constitute a State-level organizing committee, and the team details and prize money will be announced shortly.

Glitchtricks has been appointed as the Transaction Advisor for the league, facilitating sponsorship opportunities. Interested parties can contact them at 96337 57515. The CBL promises another season of fierce competition and cultural spectacle, boosting Kerala’s tourism and celebrating its rich traditions.

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