The winners of the first-ever Pro Kabaddi League season, the Jaipur Pink Panthers, will begin their Season 8 campaign against Gujarat Giants. Season 8 is set to take place entirely in the city of Bengaluru, albeit without the presence of any fans, considering the COVID-19 protocols in the nation.Jaipur Pink Panthers had a disappointing Season 7 campaign, missing out on the playoff positions by just one spot. They finished seventh in the overall standings in the end, which was a surprise after a blistering start to PKL Season 7.In the Pro Kabaddi League Auction 2021, the Pink Panthers have managed to retain most of their core squad from Season 7. The likes of experienced personnel like Deepak Niwas Hooda, Sandeep Dhull and Amit Hooda will turn out for the Abhishek Bachchan-owned Pink Panthers yet again.Jaipur Pink Panthers@JaipurPanthersJai Bajrang Bali! #SanjeevBaliyan #Naveen #SahulKumar #AmitHooda #DeepakRathee #SushilGulia #AshokKharb #ElavarasanA #UpendraKumar #DeepakHooda #AmitKharb#PantherSquad #JaiHanuman #TopCats #JaipurPinkPanthers #JPP #Jaipur #vivoprokabaddi3:14 PM · Nov 23, 2021281Jai Bajrang Bali! #SanjeevBaliyan #Naveen #SahulKumar #AmitHooda #DeepakRathee #SushilGulia #AshokKharb #ElavarasanA #UpendraKumar #DeepakHooda #AmitKharb#PantherSquad #JaiHanuman #TopCats #JaipurPinkPanthers #JPP #Jaipur #vivoprokabaddi https://t.co/O5YP4hKNyYThe Pink Panthers management have also held on to their young talented quartet - Pavan TR, Sushil Gulia, Sachin Narwal and Elavarasan A. With the addition of the evergreen Dharmaraj Cheralathan in their ranks, they have a natural leader in the squad. The signings of Arjun Deshwal and Naveen Bazzad at the auction will further bolster their raiding unit.With the signing of new head coach Sanjeev Baliyan ahead of the PKL Auction 2021, the Pink Panthers are expected to turn their fortunes around and push for a playoff spot.Jaipur Pink Panthers' schedule for Pro Kabaddi 2021Jaipur Pink Panthers@JaipurPanthersPanthers Assemble - Squad 2021/2022!The #PantherSquad is ready and loaded with passion and intention for another thrilling Kabaddi season. Are you ready to roar #PanthersPack? Tell us how excited you are in the comments section below.7:20 PM · Nov 29, 2021527Panthers Assemble - Squad 2021/2022!The #PantherSquad is ready and loaded with passion and intention for another thrilling Kabaddi season. Are you ready to roar #PanthersPack? Tell us how excited you are in the comments section below. https://t.co/TectJyiD06The team from Pink City will play a total of 11 matches in the first half of the Pro Kabaddi 2021 season. They will face off against each of the other 11 teams in the league, playing four matches in December 2021 and the remaining seven in January 2022.December 23: Gujarat Giants vs. Jaipur Pink Panthers, 7:30 PM ISTDecember 25: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs. Haryana Steelers, 9:30 PM ISTDecember 27: UP Yoddha vs. Jaipur Pink Panthers, 8:30 PM ISTDecember 30: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs. U Mumba, 7:30 PM ISTJanuary 1: Bengaluru Bulls vs. Telugu Titans, 8:30 PM ISTJanuary 3: Bengal Warriors vs. Jaipur Pink Panthers, 7:30 PM ISTJanuary 6: Bengaluru Bulls vs. Jaipur Pink Panthers, 8:30 PM ISTJanuary 10: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs. Dabang Delhi K.C., 8:30 PM ISTJanuary 14: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs. Patna Pirates, 7:30 PM ISTJanuary 16: Tamil Thalaivas vs. Jaipur Pink Panthers, 7:30 PM ISTJanuary 19: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs. Telugu Titans, 8:30 PM IST