Intense competition

 

The Pro Kabaddi League lands in Melbourne this December for the first time on Australian soil, delivering an electric viewing experience at the iconic John Cain Arena.

Bring your family or friends; there’s something for everyone in this team-driven contact sport, which captivated over 350 million Indian fans last season.
Catch the Melbourne Raid on 28 December, played on the evening of day three of the Australia vs India Boxing Day test.

Pro Kabaddi League players coming for the event include Rakesh Kumar, Deepak Hooda, Ajay Thakur, Anup Kumar, Jeeva Kumar, Sandeep Narwal and Vishal Bhardwaj.

The Aussie Raider team includes Josh Kennedy (captain), Dan Hannebery, Marc Murphy, Michael Hibberd, Dyson Heppell, Brett Deledio, Trent McKenzie and Billy Gowers. Campbell Brown is the coach of the Australian team.

Follow @PKLMelbourneRaid for more player announcements.

Buy tickets: www.ticketmaster.com.au/kabaddi
Kids under 12 get in free with adult tickets purchased * See ticketmaster.com.au for T&Cs

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