The CM Punjab Kabaddi Championship 2026 is a premier provincial kabaddi competition organized by the Youth Affairs and Sports Department Punjab. The championship brings together the best kabaddi teams from across Punjab, providing a platform to identify, promote, and showcase emerging talent while celebrating Punjab's rich sporting heritage.
The event features league-stage matches, semi-finals, a third-place playoff, and the grand final over three exciting days at Punjab Stadium, Lahore.
Event Details
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Event |
Details |
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Event Name |
CM Punjab Kabaddi Championship 2026 |
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Dates |
29 June - 01 July 2026 |
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Venue |
Punjab Stadium, Lahore |
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Opening Ceremony |
29 June 2026 |
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Finals & Closing Ceremony |
01 July 2026 |
Objective
The championship aims to:
- Identify the finest kabaddi talent from across Punjab.
- Promote traditional kabaddi at the provincial level.
- Provide competitive opportunities for district teams.
- Encourage youth participation in sports.
- Strengthen Punjab's legacy as the home of kabaddi.
- Develop future athletes capable of representing Punjab and Pakistan at national and international competitions.
Participating Teams
- Lahore
- Sahiwal
- Sargodha
- Multan
- Faisalabad
- Gujranwala
- Rawalpindi
- DG Khan
- Bahawalpur
Tournament Format
The participating teams are divided into Pool A and Pool B, where each team competes in league matches.
Following the group stage:
- Top team of Pool A vs Runner-up Pool B
- Top team of Pool B vs Runner-up Pool A
The winners qualify for the Final while the losing teams compete for Third Position.
Match Schedule
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Date |
Time |
Match # |
Pool / Stage |
Fixture |
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29 Jun 2026 |
06:00 AM |
1 |
Pool A |
Sahiwal vs Lahore |
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29 Jun 2026 |
07:00 AM |
2 |
Pool B |
Faisalabad vs Gujranwala |
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29 Jun 2026 |
08:00 AM |
3 |
Pool A |
Sargodha vs Multan |
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29 Jun 2026 |
09:00 AM |
4 |
Pool B |
Rawalpindi vs DG Khan |
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29 Jun 2026 |
05:00 PM |
5 |
Pool A |
Bahawalpur vs Sahiwal |
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29 Jun 2026 |
06:00 PM |
6 |
Pool B |
Faisalabad vs Rawalpindi |
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29 Jun 2026 |
07:00 PM |
7 |
Pool A |
Lahore vs Sargodha |
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29 Jun 2026 |
08:00 PM |
8 |
Pool B |
Gujranwala vs DG Khan |
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30 Jun 2026 |
06:00 AM |
9 |
Pool A |
Multan vs Bahawalpur |
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30 Jun 2026 |
07:00 AM |
10 |
Pool B |
Faisalabad vs DG Khan |
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30 Jun 2026 |
08:00 AM |
11 |
Pool A |
Sahiwal vs Sargodha |
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30 Jun 2026 |
09:00 AM |
12 |
Pool B |
Gujranwala vs Rawalpindi |
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30 Jun 2026 |
05:00 PM |
13 |
Pool A |
Lahore vs Bahawalpur |
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30 Jun 2026 |
06:00 PM |
14 |
Pool A |
Multan vs Sahiwal |
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30 Jun 2026 |
07:00 PM |
15 |
Pool A |
Sargodha vs Bahawalpur |
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30 Jun 2026 |
08:00 PM |
16 |
Pool A |
Lahore vs Multan |
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01 Jul 2026 |
06:00 AM |
17 |
Semi Final 1 |
1st Pool A vs 2nd Pool B |
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01 Jul 2026 |
07:00 AM |
18 |
Semi Final 2 |
1st Pool B vs 2nd Pool A |
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01 Jul 2026 |
06:00 PM |
19 |
3rd Position |
Loser SF-1 vs Loser SF-2 |
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01 Jul 2026 |
07:00 PM |
20 |
Final |
Winner SF-1 vs Winner SF-2 |
Tournament Highlights
- Provincial-level kabaddi championship featuring top district teams.
- Three days of high-intensity competition.
- Traditional Punjabi kabaddi showcased on a premier sporting platform.
- Opportunity for emerging athletes to demonstrate their talent.
- Semi-finals, third-place playoff, and championship final on the concluding day.
- Organized under the leadership of the Youth Affairs and Sports Department Punjab to promote indigenous sports.
Venue
Punjab Stadium, Lahore will host all matches of the championship, including the Opening Ceremony, league matches, semi-finals, third-place playoff, and the Grand Final.
Join the Excitement
Experience the passion, strength, and tradition of Punjab's most celebrated indigenous sport. Witness the province's finest kabaddi players compete for glory in the CM Punjab Kabaddi Championship 2026.
Kabaddi Da... Shauq Punjab Da!