Which Teams Can Now Qualify for PKL 12 Playoffs

With the final leg underway, Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi have secured top-two spots. Telugu Titans, Bengaluru Bulls, and U Mumba are confirmed in the top eight. Haryana Steelers must win both remaining games to reach the top four, while Jaipur Pink Panthers and Gujarat Giants need one and two wins respectively for play-ins. Tamil Thalaivas, Patna Pirates, UP Yoddhas, and Bengal Warriorz depend on other results to qualify.

For the 2025 season of Pro Kabaddi League, the race for the PKL 12 playoffs has reached a thrilling climax as the final leg unfolds in Delhi. The top eight teams from the points table will advance, with the top four securing direct playoff spots and the next four entering play-ins. So far, Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi have locked their positions in the top two with 13 wins each from 18 and 17 matches respectively, showing remarkable consistency.

Telugu Titans and Bengaluru Bulls have also confirmed their top-eight spots, with 10 wins from 17 games and 9 wins from 16 games respectively. U Mumba, despite a mid-season slump, have bounced back to win 9 of 16 games, sitting fifth and securing a top-eight finish. Haryana Steelers, who won 8 of 16 games, must win both remaining matches to reach the top four.

Jaipur Pink Panthers need one more win from two matches to ensure a play-in berth, while Gujarat Giants require victories in both remaining games to stay in contention. Tamil Thalaivas, Patna Pirates, UP Yoddhas, and Bengal Warriorz are dependent on other results to qualify, having won between 5 and 6 games so far. The PKL 12 final is scheduled for October 31, setting the stage for an intense playoff showdown.