Teams & Player Stats
Explore the 8 official franchise teams and the top MVP players competing in the UP Pro Handball League.
Barbarik Warriors
Bhadohi- Franchise Owner Jeevan Sanchay Trust
- Head Coach Balwant Singh
- Team Captain Aditya Pratap
Ghaziabad Panthers
Ghaziabad- Franchise Owner Ghaziabad Sports Arena
- Head Coach Alok Pandey
- Team Captain Rahul Yadav
Gorakhpur Rowdies
Gorakhpur- Franchise Owner Manoj Gorakhpuri
- Head Coach S. N. Tripathi
- Team Captain Rudra Mishra
Kashi Kings
Varanasi- Franchise Owner Ganga Sports Group
- Head Coach Vikram Singh
- Team Captain Rajesh Kumar
Mathura Brij Star
Mathura- Franchise Owner Braj Bhoomi Sports
- Head Coach Jagdish Sharma
- Team Captain Krishna Yadav
Noida Blasters
Noida- Franchise Owner Noida Media & Sports
- Head Coach S. K. Kapoor
- Team Captain Devendra Pal
Top MVP Players & Stars
Top standout athletes across the UP Pro Handball League representing their franchise teams.
Tournament MVP
#07
Aditya Pratap
Centre Back • Captain
Barbarik Warriors
58
Goals
24
Assists
8.9
Rating
Golden Glove
#01
Golden Arm (Top Scorer)
#10
Rudra Mishra
Left Back • Captain
Gorakhpur Rowdies
62
Goals
78%
Shot Acc.
9.1
Rating
Playmaker of Season
#10
Best Defender (Wall of UP)
#08
Fast Break Specialist
#11
Devendra Pal
Left Wing • Captain
Noida Blasters
44
Goals
18
Fast Breaks
8.6
Rating
Best Pivot / Line
#09
Krishna Yadav
Pivot • Captain
Mathura Brij Star
46
Goals
82%
Conversion
8.8
Rating
Season Launch Schedule
1st August 2026
Official Press Meet & Announcement Day
League board announces franchises, venues, and media partners in Lucknow.
4th August 2026
Player Trails & Scouting
Athletes from various districts participate in core fitness and skill trials.
6th August 2026
Player Auctions
Franchises bid and form official squads from the registered player drafts.
10th August 2026
Opening Match Kick-Off
Tournament opens with Barbarik Warriors taking on Ghaziabad Panthers.