Mumbai: SportVot has secured exclusive live streaming rights for the 72nd National Senior Men’s Kabaddi Championship 2026, marking a significant step in expanding digital access to grassroots and domestic Indian sports.
The tournament, organised by the Gujarat State Kabaddi Association and Vadodara Kabaddi Association under the aegis of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), will be held from 24 to 27 February 2026 at the Indoor Sports Complex in Vadodara.
For the first time, the National Senior Men’s Kabaddi Championship will be streamed live nationwide, enabling fans across India to watch one of the country’s most prestigious domestic kabaddi tournaments through SportVot’s tech-enabled platform.
The championship is expected to feature participation from 35 states, along with Indian Railways and Services teams, making it one of the largest kabaddi tournaments in the country. A key fixture in the domestic kabaddi calendar, the event serves as a critical platform for elite state-level players and a pathway to professional leagues such as the Pro Kabaddi League.
Defending champions Haryana will return to protect their title following a commanding performance in the previous edition.
All matches will be streamed live on the SportVot App, allowing fans, players, coaches and stakeholders to track the action in real time regardless of their location.
Speaking on the occasion, Siddhant Agarwal, Founder & CEO, SportVot, said “Kabaddi is deeply rooted in India’s sporting culture, and national championships like this are where the future of the sport is shaped. By digitising and live-streaming the National Senior Men’s Kabaddi Championship, we aim to give athletes the visibility they deserve and fans an experience that matches the intensity of the game. This is a big stage, and we believe consistent coverage plays a key role in building the next kabaddi legacy.”
Tushar Arothe, Org. Secretary, Gujarat Kabaddi Association, added “As hosts of this year’s National Senior Men’s Kabaddi Championship, the Gujarat Kabaddi Association is honoured to welcome the best teams from across the country to Vadodara. We are delighted that SportVot will be live streaming the tournament, giving supporters everywhere an opportunity to experience the passion and skill of our players in real time. This collaboration not only celebrates the spirit of kabaddi but also brings our grassroots heroes closer to a national audience.”
With a mix of seasoned professionals, emerging state-level talent and high-stakes fixtures, the four-day championship is expected to deliver intense competition while showcasing the depth of India’s kabaddi ecosystem. Through SportVot’s exclusive coverage, the tournament will now be accessible nationwide at the tap of a button, reinforcing the growing role of digital platforms in democratising sports viewership.
