The 5th Senior Federation Kabaddi Cup 2026 is currently underway at the Shri Narendra Das Modi Stadium in Satna, Madhya Pradesh. This elite tournament, organized by the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), features the top nine departmental and state teams in a four-day battle for national supremacy.
As of today, Friday, March 20, the group stages are intensifying with heavyweights like Indian Railways and Services asserting their dominance.
Day 1 Results (Thursday, March 19)
The opening day saw high-scoring thrillers and a massive statement win from Services.
| Match | Pool | Scoreline |
| Match 1 | Pool B | Himachal Pradesh 34 – 31 Madhya Pradesh |
| Match 2 | Pool B | Chandigarh 38 – 33 Tamil Nadu |
| Match 3 | Pool A | Indian Railways 39 – 28 Uttar Pradesh |
| Match 4 | Pool A | Bihar 28 – 60 Services |
| Match 5 | Pool B | Himachal Pradesh 52 – 44 Maharashtra |
Ongoing Schedule: March 20–22
Friday, March 20 (Group Stage Cont.)
- Morning/Afternoon: Tamil Nadu vs. Madhya Pradesh (Pool B)
- Afternoon: Indian Railways vs. Bihar (Pool A)
- Evening: Uttar Pradesh vs. Services (Pool A)
- Night: Maharashtra vs. Chandigarh (Pool B)
- Night: Tamil Nadu vs. Himachal Pradesh (Pool B)
Saturday, March 21 (Final Group Ties)
- Chandigarh vs. Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra vs. Tamil Nadu
- Clash of the Titans: Indian Railways vs. Services (Pool A Decider)
- Uttar Pradesh vs. Bihar
- Chandigarh vs. Himachal Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh vs. Maharashtra
Sunday, March 22 (Knockouts)
- Semi-Final 1: Winner Pool A vs. Runner-up Pool B
- Semi-Final 2: Winner Pool B vs. Runner-up Pool A
- The Grand Final: 6:00 PM (Scheduled)
Tournament Viewing Details
- Live Telecast: There is no official television broadcast for this edition.
- Live Streaming: While not on mainstream OTT platforms, fans can catch the action via the SportVot App, which has been the primary digital broadcaster for AKFI events this season.
- Key Teams to Watch: Indian Railways (defending champions) and Services (last year’s semi-finalists) are the favorites to reach the final from Pool A. In Pool B, Himachal Pradesh is currently leading the pack after two consecutive wins.
