The fifth season of PWL 2026 will run from January 15 to February 1, 2026, and is expected to showcase elite Indian and international talent competing in a fast-paced, high-intensity format.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The six franchises set to compete in the upcoming season five are Haryana Thunders, Tigers of Mumbai Dangals, Punjab Royals, Maharashtra Kesari, Delhi Dangal Warriors, and UP Dominators. Together, they represent some of India\u2019s most prominent wrestling regions, reinforcing PWL\u2019s national footprint and its team-based competitive model.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The player auction on Saturday is expected to be a major focal point in the lead-up to the season, with over 300 professional wrestlers from more than 20 countries set to be auctioned off.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The auction pool features Olympic and World Championship medallists, along with a strong contingent of Indian men and women wrestlers, underscoring the league\u2019s international reach and depth of competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The player auction on Saturday is expected to be a major focal point in the lead-up to the season, with over 300 professional wrestlers from more than 20 countries set to be auctioned off.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With its refreshed identity and reimagined competitive structure, beginning with the January 3 auction, the league aims to usher in a new chapter for professional wrestling in India, combining world-class competition with renewed fan engagement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n