Teams from all 31 districts of Karnataka will be part of the wider competition, creating a clear pathway from district-level Kabaddi to the state finale.
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Three Zones
The competition will be played across the North, Central, and South zones. Each zone will conduct its own qualification tournament on the way to the state finale.
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Four Teams Qualify from Each Zone
The winner, runner-up, and third-place team from each zone will qualify directly. The fourth spot will be decided through a Fan Zone vote involving the other five quarter-finalists. Four teams from each zone will qualify for the 12-team state finale in November.
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The State Finale
The 12 qualifying teams will come together in November 2026 to compete for the Gandaberunda Trophy and the title of state champion.
Qualified for the December State Finale
Eight teams are through so far: four from South Zone and four from North Zone. Central Zone will decide the rest.
Bagalkot
Vijayapura
Dharwad
Belagavi