The Pro Kabaddi League is set to return after a two-year break. There will be auctions before the season starts in December. Domestic, overseas, and New Young Players (NYPs) will be split into four groups for the player auction: A, B, C, and D. Players will be classified into 'All-Rounders,' 'Defenders,' and 'Raiders' within each category.

Indian fans can watch the PKL 2021 Auction live on Star Sports Network. PKL 2021 Auction will start from Aug 29 to Aug 31. PKL 2021 Auction Will begin at 3:30 PM IST. PKL 2021 Auction can be streamed on Disney+Hotstar.

Pro Kabaddi League Season 8 - PKL 2021 Auction Base prices

Category A - INR 30 Lakhs

Category B - INR 20 Lakhs

Category C - INR 10 Lakhs

Category D - INR 6 Lakhs

Pro Kabaddi League Season 8 - PKL 2021 Auction Total Salary Purse - 4.4 Crores

The player pool has been increased to 500+ athletes including all squad players from PKL Season 6 and 7, as well as all players who have represented the top 8 ranked teams of the AKFI Senior Men's National Kabaddi Championships of 2020 and 2021 amongst others. It promises to make a grand comeback and fans would be excited to see their heroes take the mat.

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