Jaipur to take on Mumbai in Pro Kabaddi League opener

Bengaluru: Defending champions Jaipur Pink Panthers will take on runners-up Mumba in the opening match of the second Pro Kabaddi League at the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) in Mumbai on July 18.

"Defending champions Jaipur Pink Panthers will take on the runners up Mumba in the opening match of the second edition of Pro Kabaddi League at NSCI in Mumbai on July 18," according to a statement.

Mumbai will also host the semifinals (August 21) besides the finals and play-offs scheduled on August 23.

The League will feature 60 games played across 37 days in eight cities.

Following a 'caravan style' format like in the first season, the League will be played at each franchise city for a duration of four days, where the home team will play four of the visiting franchises. to take on Mumbai in Pro Kabaddi League opener