International players from Sri Lanka, Iran, Bangladesh and Malaysia participated in the inaugural edition.

[5] The formal opening ceremony of the league took place on 1 May 2018 at Alhamra Cultural Complex in Lahore.

Singers Nabeel Shaukat Ali and Sara Raza Khan performed during the ceremony.

It was attended by people from all walks of life as well team owners, officials of the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation and many others.

[11] Gujrat Warriors won the inaugural Super Kabaddi League after defeating Faisalabad Sherdils in the final game by 38-26.