Draft 2025

How the squads took shape.

The inaugural APL Draft assembled six franchise squads from a pool of Olympians, world medallists and emerging Indian archers.

Draft date
September 2025
Players in pool
120+
Rounds
6 per team
Signing slots
8 per franchise
Franchise picks

Six squads, drafted to win

Rajputana Royals
Franchise
Rajputana Royals
Marquee pick
Round 1
Squad size
8 archers
Mighty Marathas
Franchise
Mighty Marathas
Marquee pick
Round 1
Squad size
8 archers
Chero Archers
Franchise
Chero Archers
Marquee pick
Round 1
Squad size
8 archers
Chola Chiefs
Franchise
Chola Chiefs
Marquee pick
Round 1
Squad size
8 archers
Prithviraj Yodhas
Franchise
Prithviraj Yodhas
Marquee pick
Round 1
Squad size
8 archers
Kakatiya Knights
Franchise
Kakatiya Knights
Marquee pick
Round 1
Squad size
8 archers