PKL 2023: UP Yoddhas full list of players, price and live streaming details

UP Yoddhas have been the top performers in the league ever since joining it in 2017. But they are still searching for their elusive final entry, having reached the playoffs in five consecutive seasons

Much like Haryana Steelers, UP Yoddhas too have not performed to their potential. Even after reaching every playoff since their arrival in the league in 2017 and having Dubki King Pradeep Narwal, the best-ever raider in the history of the league on their side, the Yoddhas have not been able to get to the final even once. 

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Ahead of the auction in 2023, Yoddhas retained Nitesh Kumar, Pradeep and Surender Gill, the top three performers from the last season where they finished in fourth place in the points table. 

With smart buys of Vijay Malik and Gurdeep, they have tried to alter the combination going into this season. 

Retained Players: Nitesh Kumar (Defender), Pardeep Narwal (Raider), Surender Gill (Raider), Sumit (Defender), Ashu Singh (Defender), Mahipal (Raider), Anil Kumar (Raider)

Players bought in this year’s auction with their role and price 

Player	Role	Price in Rupees
Helvic Simuyu Wanjala	All rounder	13 Lakhs
Samuel Wanjala	All rounder	13 Lakhs
Vijay Malik	All rounder	85 Lakhs
Gurdeep	All rounder	20 Lakhs
Harendra Kumar	Defender	13 Lakhs
Gulveer Singh	Raider	13 Lakhs
Nitin Panwar	All rounder	13 Lakhs
Kiran Laxman Magar	Defender	13 Lakhs

New Young Players: Their salaries are not disclosed

Hitesh (Defender), Gagana Gowda HR (Raider), Shivam Chaudhary (Raider)

Live Streaming and match details of UP Yoddhas

What is the home ground of the UP Yoddhas?

Noida Indoor Stadium, Noida is the home ground of PKL franchise UP Yoddhas. 

How many matches will UP Yoddhas play at the Noida Indoor Stadium, Noida?

UP Yoddhas will play four games at the Noida Indoor Stadium, Noida. A total of 11 matches will be played at the venue. 

When will the UP Yoddhas play their first game?

UP Yoddhas will begin their campaign on December 02, 2023, against the U Mumba at EKA Arena in Ahmedabad. 

When will Pro Kabaddi League 2023 reach Noida?

The PKL 2023 will reach Noida on December 29, 2023, with the first match between UP Yoddhas and Bengaluru Bulls. 

Where will the UP Yoddhas’s matches in PKL 2023 be telecast?

UP Yoddhas’ matches in PKL 2023 will be telecast on the Star Sports Network television channel in India. 

Where can people livestream UP Yoddhas’s matches in PKL 2023?

People can livestream UP Yoddhas’ matches in PKL 2023 on the Disney Plus Hotstar app.