SGT University, Gurugram | June 13, 2025 —In a landmark announcement made during the ongoing Level 3A International Kho Kho Coaching and Technical Officials Course at SGT University, Sudhanshu Mittal, President of the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI), officially revealed that Season 3 of Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) will begin on November 19, 2025.
The announcement has stirred immense excitement across the Indian sporting community, especially among fans and stakeholders of Kho Kho, a sport witnessing rapid professional growth thanks to the successful execution of its first two league seasons.
“Ultimate Kho Kho is not just a league—it is the revolution Indian traditional sports needed. And Season 3 is going to be bigger, faster, and more global than ever before,” said Mittal during his address to participants attending the advanced training course.
Ultimate Kho Kho: Igniting the Fire of Traditional Indian Sports
Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) is India’s premier professional Kho Kho league, launched with the vision to modernize, market, and globalize this indigenous sport. Backed by the Kho Kho Federation of India and developed in partnership with corporate stakeholders and broadcasters, UKK brought fast-paced gameplay, professional broadcasting standards, and celebrity-studded franchises to the forefront.
📊 Flashback: Highlights from Seasons 1 and 2
🔹 Season 1 (August 14 – September 4, 2022): A Historic Beginning
- Venue: Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Pune
- Champion: Odisha Juggernauts
- Runner-up: Telugu Yoddhas
- Player of the Tournament: RAMJI KASHYAP
- Key Stats:
- 6 teams
- 34 matches
- Average match time:45 minutes
- Viewership: Over 40 million digital and TV viewers
- Best Moment: The final saw an edge-of-the-seat thriller where Odisha overcame Telugu Yoddhas with strategic brilliance and raw speed, setting a high bar for the league.
🔹 Season 2 (December 2023 – January 2024): The Leap Forward
- Champion: Chennai Quick Guns
- Runner-up: Gujarat Giants
- Player of the Tournament: RAMJI KASHYAP
- Biggest Leap:
- Advanced analytics introduced
- Expansion into Tier-2 viewership markets
- Team Fanbases Grew Tremendously, especially for Rajasthan Warriors and Chennai Quick Guns, who tapped into regional pride through aggressive social media strategies and grassroots engagement.
🔍 What Made Ultimate Kho Kho a Gamechanger?
- Fast Format: With shorter match durations and thrilling speed, the sport transformed from a school-yard game into a high-intensity arena spectacle.
- Innovation: The “Wazir” rule (multi-directional chaser), powerplays, and bonus points made the matches dynamic and unpredictable.
- TV Appeal: Drone cams, slow-motion replays, live mic commentary, and stylized team intros made it broadcaster-friendly and attracted youth audiences.
- Talent Discovery: UKK became the launchpad for young Indian athletes. Many UKK players were later included in the national squad and international Kho Kho promotional tours.
- Inclusivity: Women’s UKK format is under consideration, signaling the league’s future commitment to gender inclusiveness.
🌍 International Push at SGT University
The announcement was made during the Level 3A International Kho Kho Course—India’s most advanced training certification for coaches and technical officials. Hosted by SGT University in association with KKFI, the course includes participation from countries like: Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Australia and India.
Sudhanshu Mittal praised the global interest in Kho Kho:
“From being a game of dusty fields to international indoor arenas, Kho Kho has taken a generational leap. The third season of Ultimate Kho Kho will reflect that transformation,” he said.
📅 Season 3 Preview: What to Expect in November 2025
- Expected Venues: Indoor arenas in Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and possibly an international venue for exhibition matches.
- New Teams: Talks are on for two new franchises, possibly representing the Northeast and Central India.
- Player Draft: Expected in September 2025, with open trials for emerging talent.
- Digital Expansion: UKK Season 3 will be streamed on TBD, with multilingual commentary and behind-the-scenes content.
- Merchandising: Official team jerseys, digital collectibles (NFTs), and fantasy league tie-ins are being planned.
🎯 Conclusion: From Dust to Stardom
Ultimate Kho Kho has proven that traditional Indian sports, when presented with structure, vision, and innovation, can stand tall among global leagues. With the announcement of Season 3 on November 19, a new chapter is set to begin.
As the mat is laid out once again, fans can expect faster action, fiercer rivalries, and a festival of indigenous athleticism like never before.
Stay tuned to KhoKhoChampions.com for exclusive updates, player interviews, and behind-the-scenes coverage of Ultimate Kho Kho Season 3.