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How to Watch Kabaddi in Canada

August 9, 2026

Kabaddi
Punjabi
Canada

Kabaddi has a real and often-overlooked presence in Canada. Circle-style kabaddi in particular is played and followed extensively within the Punjabi-Canadian community, especially in Surrey, Abbotsford, Brampton and Calgary, and Canadian tournaments draw crowds that would surprise anyone outside that community. Coverage, though, works nothing like mainstream Canadian sport — and that is the thing to understand before you go looking for it.

Key takeaways

Canadian circle kabaddi tournaments are mostly streamed by community broadcasters, not television networks.
India's Pro Kabaddi League is a separate, professionally produced competition with its own coverage.
No Canadian sports network carries kabaddi.
Punjabi-language channels are the most reliable route to regular coverage.
TiviLeaf includes Punjabi and South Asian channels from $9 CAD/month.

Two Different Sports, Really

The word covers two formats that look and feel quite different, and knowing which one you are after saves a lot of searching:

Circle kabaddi compared with standard-style kabaddi
	Circle kabaddi	Standard (Pro Kabaddi League)
Where it is played	Punjab, and the Punjabi diaspora	India, professionally
Format	Circular pitch, one-on-one raids	Rectangular court, team defence
Canadian presence	Extensive summer tournament circuit	Followed as an Indian league
Coverage	Community streams and Punjabi channels	League broadcast and streaming

Circle kabaddi is the version played at Canadian tournaments. The Pro Kabaddi League is the standard-style Indian competition, and it is the more polished television product.

Canadian Tournaments

Canada runs an active summer kabaddi circuit, with tournaments across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. Coverage is genuinely grassroots:

Community streaming services carry many Canadian tournaments live, often free.
Club and organiser channels broadcast on social platforms during event weekends.
Punjabi-language television covers major tournaments and carries highlights and analysis.
No mainstream Canadian sports network carries the sport at all.

This is worth stating plainly: if you are looking for kabaddi on TSN or Sportsnet, it is not there and has never been there. The community broadcasters are the coverage.

Following the Pro Kabaddi League

India’s Pro Kabaddi League is a different proposition — a professionally produced league with a proper season, franchise teams and full broadcast coverage. From Canada it is subject to the same time-zone problem as cricket: India is 9.5 to 12.5 hours ahead depending on your province, so evening matches in India air in the Canadian morning.

Punjabi Channels as the Practical Route

For consistent access to kabaddi coverage, highlights and analysis, Punjabi-language channels are the most reliable option. TiviLeaf includes Punjabi and wider South Asian channels alongside the Canadian lineup from $9 CAD per month, with no dish and no installation — which matters given how many Punjabi-Canadian households are in apartments or rentals where a satellite dish is not permitted. Plans and pricing are listed at tivileaf.com/#pricing.

Our international channels guide covers the broader South Asian lineup, and the cricket guide covers the other sport most followed in the same households.

Best Devices for Watching

Amazon Firestick / Fire TV: the most common streaming stick in Canadian homes. See the Fire TV setup guide.
Samsung and LG smart TVs: app support built in, no extra box needed. See the Samsung guide or the LG guide.
Apple TV: the smoothest option for 4K streams. See the Apple TV guide.
Android TV, Google TV and NVIDIA Shield: including budget boxes like the Walmart onn. See the Google TV guide.
iPhone, iPad and Android phones: for watching on the move or on a second screen.

Included with TiviLeaf

Watch kabaddi with TiviLeaf

Every channel below comes in a single plan from $9 CAD/month.

What you get

Punjabi-language channels carrying kabaddi coverage
South Asian sports and entertainment channels
International sports feeds for events without a Canadian broadcaster

Why it is the better deal: A satellite dish costs $200–$500 to install plus a 12–24 month contract. TiviLeaf bundles all of the above from $9 CAD/month.

One plan, not three. No juggling separate apps, logins and bills.
Instant activation. Set up in under ten minutes on any device you already own.
No contract. Monthly or yearly, cancel any time, no early-termination fee.
7-day replay. Miss it live and it is still there for a week — nothing to record.
Every screen. One subscription across your TV, phone and tablet.

View plans See the full channel list

FAQ

Is kabaddi shown on Canadian TV?

Not on the mainstream sports networks. No Canadian sports broadcaster carries kabaddi. Coverage comes from community streaming services, tournament organisers and Punjabi-language television channels.

How can I watch Canadian kabaddi tournaments?

Canadian circle kabaddi tournaments are mostly streamed by community broadcasters and organiser channels during event weekends, frequently free. Punjabi-language television carries coverage and highlights of the larger tournaments.

What is the difference between circle kabaddi and Pro Kabaddi League?

Circle kabaddi is played on a circular pitch with one-on-one raids and is the version played at Canadian tournaments. The Pro Kabaddi League is India's professional standard-style competition, played on a rectangular court with team defence.

What time is the Pro Kabaddi League in Canada?

India is 9.5 to 12.5 hours ahead of Canadian time zones depending on your province, so Indian evening matches air in the Canadian morning.