Pakistan to host Iran for four-team Kabaddi series starting August 24, 2026

Iran will tour Pakistan for the Pakistan vs Iran Kabaddi Series 2026, which is scheduled to begin on August 24, 2026. The contest will feature two squads from each country and is set up as a multi-team series rather than a traditional bilateral tie.

With the Asian Games 2026 and the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship approaching, several nations are using short tournaments as preparation, and Iran have already named their Asian Games squad after completing a series of coaching camps. The Iranian side, described in the source as the 2018 Asian Games gold medallists, will use the Pakistan visit to prepare for the upcoming major events. The source also characterises Iran as likely to be India’s toughest rival at the Asian Games 2026.

The series will not be a single-team bilateral; Pakistan and Iran will each field two teams, all four teams will play one another, and six matches will be staged over three days. That round-robin layout is intended to provide multiple competitive fixtures across the short tour.

Broadcast arrangements for the series include a live telecast on A Sports HD, a Pakistani sports channel, and live streaming on the Tamasha app and website. Those platforms are listed as the official live-coverage outlets in the source.

Pakistan are reported to be ready to welcome the Iranian sides, who the source says are known for a strong defensive style of play but who now appear more balanced after the emergence of several notable raiders over the past few years. The series is also highlighted in the source as an opportunity for other teams, including India, to observe potential rivals ahead of the Asian Games.

The Pakistan vs Iran Kabaddi Series begins on August 24, 2026, with six matches across three days. For updates and coverage, follow Khel Now Kabaddi on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App, or join their Whatsapp & Telegram communities.