The sixth season of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) was announced in New Delhi on October 9, with the tournament scheduled to take place from January 9 to 26, 2027, at the KD Jadhav Wrestling Arena inside the Indira Gandhi Stadium.
The league, conducted under the aegis of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), will feature six franchises competing across five men's and four women's Olympic weight categories.
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Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Tournament dates: January 9–26, 2027.
Venue: KD Jadhav Wrestling Arena, Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi.
Participating teams: Six franchises.
Expected field: 86 wrestlers, including 34 international medallists, according to the season announcement.
International star: Japan's Olympic champion Yui Susaki is expected to compete.
Defending champions: Haryana Thunders.
The participating teams are Tiigers of Mumbai Dangals, Haryana Thunders, Delhi Dangal Warriors, Maharashtra Kesari, Punjab Royals and UP Dominators.
According to the season announcement, 86 wrestlers, including 34 international medallists, are expected to compete. Japan's Olympic champion Yui Susaki is among the international wrestlers expected to feature in the tournament.
The launch event also included a felicitation ceremony for six Indian wrestlers following their medal-winning performances at the 2026 Asian Games. Those honoured were Sujeet Kalkal, Aman Sehrawat, Antim Panghal, Nitesh Siwach, Deepak Punia and Sunil Kumar.
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Why This Matters
The league offers Indian wrestlers a platform to compete alongside international talent and gives fans an opportunity to follow professional wrestling through a franchise-based tournament.
Haryana Thunders will enter the competition as defending champions after defeating Delhi Dangal Warriors 5–4 in the previous season's final.
The upcoming edition will bring Indian and international wrestlers together in a team-based competition, with bouts scheduled across nine weight categories.
