The FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 kicks off in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10, with a record 24 teams in action. Hosts India headline Pool B alongside Chile, Oman and Switzerland. Fans can watch every match live on JioHotstar, with TV coverage on Star Sports.
The 14th edition of the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup gets underway in Tamil Nadu, marking the tournament’s return to India with matches split between Chennai’s Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium and the new Madurai International Hockey Stadium. For the first time, 24 under‑21 sides are competing, divided into six pools of four in an expanded format that promises more games and more upsets.
India, captained by defender Rohit, sits in Pool B with Chile, Oman and Switzerland, needing a top finish to secure a direct quarter-final berth. The hosts open against Chile on November 28 in Chennai, face Oman on November 29 at the same venue, and complete the group stage versus Switzerland on December 2 in Madurai, before potential knockouts from December 4 to 10.
Key highlights
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Tournament dates: November 28–December 10, 2025; venues in Chennai and Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
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Format: 24 teams, six pools; group winners and two best runners-up advance to quarter-finals, followed by knockouts and classification games.
India’s Pool B fixtures (local time):
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vs Chile – November 28, 8:30 pm, Chennai
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vs Oman – November 29, 8:00 pm, Chennai
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vs Switzerland – December 2, 8:00 pm, Madurai
Groups:
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Pool A – Canada, Germany, Ireland, South Africa
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Pool B – Chile, India, Oman, Switzerland
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Pool C – Argentina, China, Japan, New Zealand
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Pool D – Belgium, Egypt, Spain, Namibia
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Pool E – Austria, England, Malaysia, Netherlands
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Pool F – Australia, Bangladesh, France, Korea
How to watch in India: Live streaming on JioHotstar; TV broadcast on Star Sports Network, with additional coverage via FIH’s Watch.Hockey platform internationally.
Sources: Firstpost; Business Standard; MyKhel; The Indian Express; Olympics.com; NDTV Profit; Hockey India; International Hockey Federation (FIH).