The FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 begins on November 28 and runs till December 10 in Chennai and Madurai. It’s the key tournament for men’s U21 hockey and gives a real look at the next wave of international players.
A total of 24 teams join the event. The tournament starts with pool games, then knockouts, and everything builds toward the final on December 10.
This article covers the full schedule of the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025, teams, venues, streaming details, and.
Overview of FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Host Country | India |
| Dates | 28 Nov – 10 Dec 2025 |
| Cities | Chennai, Madurai |
| Venues | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS (Chennai), Madurai Hockey Stadium |
| Teams | 24 |
| Format | Pool stage → Knockouts → Finals |
FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025: Schedule
The FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 starts on November 28, with Germany facing South Africa in the opening match.
| Date | Teams | Pool / Stage | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | GER vs RSA | Pool A | 09:00 | Madurai |
| 28 Nov 2025 | CAN vs IRL | Pool A | 11:15 | Madurai |
| 28 Nov 2025 | ARG vs JPN | Pool C | 13:15 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 28 Nov 2025 | ESP vs EGY | Pool D | 13:30 | Madurai |
| 28 Nov 2025 | NZL vs CHN | Pool C | 15:30 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 28 Nov 2025 | BEL vs NAM | Pool D | 15:45 | Madurai |
| 28 Nov 2025 | OMA vs SUI | Pool B | 17:45 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 28 Nov 2025 | IND vs CHI | Pool B | 20:30 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 29 Nov 2025 | NED vs ENG | Pool E | 09:00 | Madurai |
| 29 Nov 2025 | MAS vs AUT | Pool E | 11:15 | Madurai |
| 29 Nov 2025 | FRA vs KOR | Pool F | 13:15 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 29 Nov 2025 | RSA vs IRL | Pool A | 13:30 | Madurai |
| 29 Nov 2025 | AUS vs BAN | Pool F | 15:30 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 29 Nov 2025 | CAN vs GER | Pool A | 15:45 | Madurai |
| 29 Nov 2025 | CHI vs OMA | Pool B | 17:45 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 29 Nov 2025 | OMA vs IND | Pool B | 20:00 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 30 Nov 2025 | EGY vs NAM | Pool D | 09:00 | Madurai |
| 30 Nov 2025 | BEL vs ESP | Pool D | 11:15 | Madurai |
| 30 Nov 2025 | JPN vs CHN | Pool C | 13:15 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 30 Nov 2025 | ENG vs AUT | Pool E | 13:30 | Madurai |
| 30 Nov 2025 | NZL vs ARG | Pool C | 15:30 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 30 Nov 2025 | MAS vs NED | Pool E | 15:45 | Madurai |
| 30 Nov 2025 | KOR vs BAN | Pool F | 17:45 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 30 Nov 2025 | AUS vs FRA | Pool F | 20:00 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 1 Dec 2025 | GER vs IRL | Pool A | 13:30 | Madurai |
| 1 Dec 2025 | RSA vs CAN | Pool A | 15:45 | Madurai |
| 1 Dec 2025 | JPN vs NZL | Pool C | 17:45 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 1 Dec 2025 | ARG vs CHN | Pool C | 20:00 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 2 Dec 2025 | ESP vs NAM | Pool D | 11:00 | Madurai |
| 2 Dec 2025 | EGY vs BEL | Pool D | 13:15 | Madurai |
| 2 Dec 2025 | CHI vs OMA | Pool B | 13:30 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 2 Dec 2025 | NED vs AUT | Pool E | 15:30 | Madurai |
| 2 Dec 2025 | FRA vs BAN | Pool F | 15:45 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 2 Dec 2025 | ENG vs MAS | Pool E | 17:45 | Madurai |
| 2 Dec 2025 | KOR vs AUS | Pool F | 18:00 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 2 Dec 2025 | IND vs SUI | Pool B | 20:00 | Madurai |
| 4 Dec 2025 | 5th best 3rd vs 6th best 4th | 17/24 | 09:00 | Madurai |
| 4 Dec 2025 | 6th best 3rd vs 5th best 4th | 17/24 | 11:30 | Madurai |
| 4 Dec 2025 | 3rd best 2nd vs 4th best 3rd | 9/16 | 12:30 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | 1st best 4th vs 4th best 4th | 17/24 | 14:00 | Madurai |
| 4 Dec 2025 | 4th best 2nd vs 3rd best 3rd | 9/16 | 15:00 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | 2nd best 4th vs 3rd best 4th | 17/24 | 16:30 | Madurai |
| 4 Dec 2025 | 5th best 2nd vs 2nd best 3rd | 9/16 | 17:30 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | 6th best 2nd vs 1st best 3rd | 9/16 | 20:00 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | 1st best 1st vs 2nd best 2nd | QF | 12:30 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | 2nd best 1st vs 1st best 2nd | QF | 15:00 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | 3rd best 1st vs 6th best 1st | QF | 17:30 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | 4th best 1st vs 5th best 1st | QF | 20:00 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 6 Dec 2025 | Loser 37 vs Loser 40 | 21/24 | 09:00 | Madurai |
| 6 Dec 2025 | Loser 38 vs Loser 39 | 21/24 | 11:30 | Madurai |
| 6 Dec 2025 | Loser 41 vs Loser 44 | 13/16 | 12:30 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 6 Dec 2025 | Winner 37 vs Winner 40 | 17/20 | 14:00 | Madurai |
| 6 Dec 2025 | Loser 46 vs Loser 47 | 13/16 | 15:00 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 6 Dec 2025 | Winner 38 vs Winner 39 | 17/20 | 16:30 | Madurai |
| 6 Dec 2025 | Winner 41 vs Winner 44 | 9/12 | 17:30 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 6 Dec 2025 | Winner 42 vs Winner 43 | 9/12 | 20:00 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 7 Dec 2025 | Loser 45 vs Loser 48 | 5/8 | 12:30 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 7 Dec 2025 | Loser 46 vs Loser 47 | 5/8 | 15:00 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 7 Dec 2025 | Winner 45 vs Winner 48 | SF | 17:30 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 7 Dec 2025 | Winner 46 vs Winner 47 | SF | 20:00 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Loser 49 vs Loser 50 | 23/24 | 09:00 | Madurai |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Winner 49 vs Winner 50 | 21/22 | 11:30 | Madurai |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Loser 51 vs Loser 52 | 19/20 | 14:00 | Madurai |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Winner 51 vs Winner 52 | 17/18 | 16:30 | Madurai |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Loser 53 vs Loser 54 | 15/16 | 12:30 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Winner 53 vs Winner 54 | 13/14 | 15:00 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Loser 55 vs Loser 56 | 11/12 | 17:30 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Winner 55 vs Winner 56 | 9/10 | 20:00 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Loser 57 vs Loser 58 | 7/8 | 12:30 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Winner 57 vs Winner 58 | 5/6 | 15:00 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Loser 59 vs Loser 60 | 3/4 | 17:30 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Winner 59 vs Winner 60 | Final | 20:00 | Mayor Radhakrishnan HS – Pitch 1 |
FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025: Teams
The FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 has 24 nations competing for the title. They are as follows:
- India
- Chile
- Oman
- Switzerland
- Canada
- Germany
- Ireland
- South Africa
- Argentina
- China
- Japan
- New Zealand
- Austria
- England
- Malaysia
- Netherlands
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- France
- Korea
- Belgium
- Egypt
- Spain
- Namibia
Pool Distribution of FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025
The FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 pools feature four teams per group in the opening round.
| Pool | Teams |
|---|---|
| A | Germany (GER), South Africa (RSA), Canada (CAN), Ireland (IRL) |
| B | India (IND), Chile (CHI), Oman (OMA), Switzerland (SUI) |
| C | Argentina (ARG), Japan (JPN), New Zealand (NZL), China (CHN) |
| D | Spain (ESP), Egypt (EGY), Belgium (BEL), Namibia (NAM) |
| E | Netherlands (NED), England (ENG), Malaysia (MAS), Austria (AUT) |
| F | France (FRA), Korea (KOR), Australia (AUS), Bangladesh (BAN) |
Venue Details of FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025
The Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai is the main venue for the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025. It holds more than 8,000 spectators.
Pool matches and knockout rounds of the tournament will all take place on Pitch 1.
The Madurai Hockey Stadium will also host several pool matches in the opening week. It has space for over 3,000 fans and provides all necessary facilities for players, officials, and viewers.
How to Watch The FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025?
You can watch the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 live on JioHotstar in India. The app will stream all matches so that you won’t miss any of the action.
International viewers can check live scores and highlights on the official FIH Hockey website to stay up to date on how each match unfolds.
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Conclusion: The FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 Will Start On November 28
The FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 starts on November 28 in Chennai and Madurai with pool matches, followed by knockout rounds.
India’s junior team is ready to compete after gaining experience in the Hockey India League.
Don’t miss the action as all teams will give their best to win the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 title.
FAQs
The captain of the Indian team for the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 is defender Rohit, leading an 18-member squad.b
The FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 features pool-stage matches followed by knockout rounds, leading to the final to decide the champion.
The knockout stages of the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 will begin after the pool matches, starting from December 4, 2025.
From the pool stage in the FIH Junior Hockey World Cup 2025, the top two teams from each pool advance to the knockouts.
