The Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 will take place from 23 to 31 October 2026 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Naranpura, Ahmedabad. The tournament will feature men’s and women’s kabaddi. Fans in India can follow the action live on Star Sports and JioHotstar.
This is the inaugural edition of the championship. For fans planning to watch, the key details are the revised October dates, the Ahmedabad venue and the announced television and streaming platforms.
Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 |
| Edition | First edition |
| Start date | 23 October 2026 |
| Closing date | 31 October 2026 |
| Host city | Ahmedabad, India |
| Venue | Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Naranpura |
| Competitions | Men’s and women’s kabaddi |
| Television in India | Star Sports |
| Live streaming in India | JioHotstar |
Information checked on 15 October 2026. Exact match fixtures, start times and India’s final squads are separate announcements and should not be confused with the confirmed tournament dates.
When does Commonwealth Kabaddi 2026 start?
The championship starts on 23 October 2026 and runs until 31 October 2026. These are the current event dates to use when planning your viewing.
The tournament window does not tell us when a particular team will play. India’s opening opponent, individual match times and the knockout timetable need a match-by-match fixture announcement. A date range alone is not a full schedule.
There is also a separate India camp window. The probable-player notice lists 21–30 October 2026 for the Ahmedabad camp. Those camp dates should not be used as the championship’s start and closing dates.
Where will the championship be held?
The announced venue is Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Naranpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The city is also called Amdavad in the event announcement.
Use the full venue name when making travel plans. The announcement identifies the sports complex, but it does not by itself confirm ticket availability, entry arrangements or the start time of each session. Check those details before setting out for the venue.
Where to watch Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 live
Star Sports is the announced television broadcaster in India. JioHotstar is the announced live-streaming platform.
For television viewing, check your programme guide for the event listing and the exact Star Sports channel. For online viewing, look for Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 in the JioHotstar app or website when coverage is listed.
A specific channel number, language feed or free-viewing offer has not been verified in the event updates checked on 15 October. The announcement of a streaming platform should not be read as a promise that every viewer can watch without an eligible plan.
Will there be men’s and women’s matches?
Yes. The current event announcement covers both men’s and women’s kabaddi. India also has separate probable camp lists for its senior men’s and senior women’s teams.
Each list contains 17 players. These are camp probables, not confirmed final championship squads. The final selections, captains and match-day teams should be treated separately from the camp lists.
What details are still awaited?
A verified final match-by-match schedule was not available in the official updates checked for this guide on 15 October. That means individual opponents, start times and knockout dates are not listed here.
The final participating-team list and tournament format also need a current, complete announcement before a fixed country count or group table can be presented. Ticket information and India’s final squad announcements are other useful details for fans to watch for closer to the event.
Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 FAQs
What is the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 date?
The announced tournament dates are 23–31 October 2026. The opening date is 23 October.
Where is Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 being played?
It will be held at Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Naranpura, Ahmedabad, in Gujarat, India.
Which platform will stream Commonwealth Kabaddi 2026 in India?
JioHotstar is the announced streaming platform. Television coverage has been announced on Star Sports.
Has India’s final squad been announced?
The verified AKFI document contains 17 men’s and 17 women’s camp probables. A final Commonwealth squad announcement was not found in the official updates checked on 15 October.
