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The 2025 Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) playoffs are set to begin on October 25th with a revamped format involving eight teams. Dabang Delhi and Puneri Paltan, finishing first and second, will compete in Qualifier 1 for a direct spot in the final on October 31st. The path to the second finalist is more complex, involving play-in games, eliminators, and mini-qualifiers for teams ranked 3rd to 8th. The winners of these stages will eventually face the loser of Qualifier 1 for the final spot.

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PKL Playoffs Begin This Weekend With Revamped, Complex Format

The 2025 Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) playoffs are set to ignite this weekend, October 25th, with a new, more elaborate playoff structure designed to add even more excitement to the quest for the championship. After a grueling 108-game league stage, eight teams will battle it out for the coveted title.

League leaders Dabang Delhi and Puneri Paltan earned the top two seeds and will face off in Qualifier 1 on October 27th. The winner automatically advances to the final on October 31st.

However, the road to the final for the remaining six teams is a gauntlet of play-in matches and eliminators. The playoff picture gets complicated from there.

The tournament will start with Haryana Steelers vs Jaipur Pink Panthers and U Mumba vs Patna Pirates. Winners of each play the mini-qualifier, Bengaluru Bulls vs Telugu Titans. The subsequent play-in and eliminator matches will ultimately decide which team will face the loser of Qualifier 1 for the final spot in a crucial Qualifier 2 match on October 29th.

This revamped playoff system promises a thrilling and unpredictable run to the PKL final. The matches can be streamed on JioHotstar.

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