# Kabaddi Champions League development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kabaddi-champions-league-development
> Updated: 2026-10-18T06:18:26.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) initiated talent identification efforts through free player trials held in Rohtak at the Rajiv Gandhi Sports Complex. These trials were intended to provide athletes a platform to qualify for the league’s player auction.

Following these developments, the KCL ecosystem saw increased professional recognition as seven players were selected for the Indian men’s squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad. Additionally, the KCL Season 2 auction concluded, with Ayan Lochab emerging as the most expensive player after securing a bid of Rs 17.4 lakh from the Jhajjar Jaguars.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Kabaddi Champions League players join India's Commonwealth squad

Seven Kabaddi Champions League players have joined India's squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship, following a KCL Season 2 auction led by top bid Ayan Lochab.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kabaddi-champions-league-players-join-indias-commonwealth-squad

### 2026-09-24: Kabaddi Champions League to hold player trials in Rohtak

The Kabaddi Champions League will hold free player trials on September 27 at the Rajiv Gandhi Sports Complex in Rohtak to identify talent for the upcoming season's player auction.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kabaddi-champions-league-to-hold-player-trials-in-rohtak

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