[3] The tournament featured defending world champions India, Pakistan, Iran, Republic of Korea, Argentina and Kenya.

[5] The opening encounter of the tournament was held between arch rivals India and Pakistan, the first rivalry match between these two teams since the 2016 Kabaddi World cup.

[9] The Indian Kabaddi team also played a warm-up match against their Asian rivals South Korea as a preparation to the tournament.

[10] The current Indian Union sports minister and former professional shooter, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore invited as the chief guest on the eve of the opening clash between India and Pakistan.

[13] India defeated Iran 44–26 in the final to clinch the inaugural edition of the Dubai Kabaddi Masters tournament.