2016 Premier Badminton League

2016 Premier Badminton League
Tournament details
Dates2 January – 17 January
Edition1
Total prize moneyUS$1,000,000
LocationIndia
Official websitewww.pbl-india.com
Results
ChampionsDelhi Dashers
Runners-upMumbai Rockets
Semi-finalistsAwadhe Warriors, Chennai Smashers
2017

2016 Premier Badminton League (also known as Star Sports Premier Badminton League 2016 for sponsorship reasons) was the first edition of the Premier Badminton League. The season was held from 2–17 January 2016. The opening ceremony was held in Mumbai and the Finals in Delhi.[1] Delhi Dashers (formerly Delhi Acers) became the champions after beating Mumbai Rockets in the final.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar was brand ambassador of the league.[2][3][4]

The Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh being introduced to the players during the final day of the PBL 2016, in New Delhi.

Delhi Dashers (formerly Delhi Acers) won the title by defeating Mumbai Rockets 4–3.[5][6]

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