Administrator(s) Mashal Sports Player of the Series Anup Kumar Champion Jaipur Pink Panthers Matches played 60 | Participants 8 Official website prokabaddi.com Dates 26 Jul 2014 – 31 Aug 2014 | |
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Tournament format(s) Double round robin and playoffs Champions Jaipur Pink Panthers (1st title) | ||
The 2014 Pro Kabaddi League was the first season of Pro Kabaddi League. The duration of the season was from 26 July 2014 to 31 August 2014. There was double round robin matches along with two semi finals, third place and final games. 56 games were to be played in first round and 4 in play off stage making total of 60 games. 8 teams took part in first edition. First game was played on July 26 between U Mumba and Jaipur Pink Panthers and the final was played on August 31 at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium, Mumbai. Jaipur Pink Panthers beat U Mumba by 35-24 to win the inaugural Pro Kabaddi League.
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Player auction
The first signing and auction of players for the 8 teams was held on 20 May 2014 in Mumbai. India's national kabaddi captain Rakesh Kumar was the priciest among the players bought for ₹12.80 lakh by Patna franchise. Sports Authority of India's Deepak Nivas was bought by Vizag franchise for ₹12.90 lakh. Mostafa Noudehi was the highest paid overseas player bought for ₹6.6 lakh by Pune franchise.
Stadia and locations
Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.Playoff Stage
All matches played at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium, Mumbai.