The Haryana Steelers, the defending champions, are gearing up for the Pro Kabaddi League 2025 (PKL 2025) with aspirations of becoming the second team to retain their title. Since their entry into the league in 2017, they have consistently performed well, making it to the playoffs in four out of seven seasons. Under the guidance of head coach Manpreet Singh, the team is poised for another strong performance.

Following their successful title run last season, the Steelers have maintained their core team while adding ten new players during the auction. Key raiders like Vinay, Shivam Anil Patare, and Vishal Tate have been retained, and they have enhanced their offensive lineup by acquiring experienced raider Naveen Kumar for INR 1.20 crore, who boasts an impressive record of 1,102 raid points in 107 matches.

On the defensive front, captain Jaideep Dahiya and right corner Rahul Sethpal are expected to play pivotal roles. However, the team will miss the contributions of star allrounder Mohammadreza Shadloui, last season's Most Valuable Player, whose absence is a significant setback.

• Vikas Ramadas Jadhav – Raider


• Vinay – Raider


• Shivam Anil Patare – Raider


• Jaya Soorya NS – Raider


• Vishal S. Tate – Raider


• Mayank Saini – Raider


• Ghanshyam Roka Magar – Raider


• Shahan Sha Mohammed – Raider


• Naveen Kumar – Raider


• Jaideep – Defender


• Manikandan N – Defender


• Rahul Sethpal – Defender


• Ankit – Defender


• Sachin – Defender


• Ritik – Defender


• Hardeep – Defender


• Rahul – Defender


• Zubair – Defender


• Sahil – Allrounder


• Ashish – Allrounder

The 12th season of PKL will take place across four venues: Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai, and Delhi. The Steelers will kick off their season on August 31 against the Bengal Warriors, followed by three additional matches in Vizag. They will then head to Jaipur for four games before playing five matches in Chennai, concluding with five games in Delhi.

Vizag Matches:

• August 31, Bengal Warriors vs. Haryana Steelers


• September 03, Haryana Steelers vs. U Mumba


• September 05, Haryana Steelers vs. UP Yoddhas


• September 08, Haryana Steelers vs. Bengaluru Bulls

Jaipur Matches:

• September 15, Gujarat Giants vs. Haryana Steelers


• September 17, Haryana Steelers vs. Patna Pirates


• September 19, Puneri Paltan vs. Haryana Steelers


• September 20, Haryana Steelers vs. Tamil Thalaivas

Chennai Matches:

• September 29, Dabang Delhi K.C. vs. Haryana Steelers


• October 01, Haryana Steelers vs. Jaipur Pink Panthers


• October 03, Tamil Thalaivas vs. Haryana Steelers


• October 07, Haryana Steelers vs. Dabang Delhi K.C.


• October 08, Telugu Titans vs. Haryana Steelers

Delhi Matches:

• October 13, Patna Pirates vs. Haryana Steelers


• October 16, UP Yoddhas vs. Haryana Steelers


• October 19, U Mumba vs. Haryana Steelers


• October 21, Haryana Steelers vs. Gujarat Giants


• October 22, Haryana Steelers vs. Telugu Titans

Where to Watch Haryana Steelers Matches in PKL 2025?

Fans can catch all the action of the Steelers' matches through live broadcasts and streaming. The matches will be aired on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be accessible via the JioHotstar App and website.

The Haryana Steelers are among the top contenders for the title this season, eager to make history by becoming the second team to defend their PKL championship.