The first edition of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) starts from Saturday.It is a professional kabaddi league based on the format of the Indian Premier League.Eight franchises consisting of players from around the world will participate in the tournament.The 8 teams will play in a caravan format, travelling together to all the 8 venues to play a total of 60 league matches.The top scoring four teams at the end of the group stages will play in the semi finals at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on the 29th of next month.