The FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 kicks off on November 28 in Chennai and Madurai, India, marking the first edition with 24 teams and running until December 10.
Hosted by Hockey India and the Tamil Nadu government, this under-21 spectacle expands from prior years, featuring powerhouses like Germany (defending champions from 2023) alongside debutants such as Switzerland, Namibia, and China.
Hockey Junior World Cup 2025 Teams and Pools
Six pools of four teams each set the stage for intense round-robin play from November 28 to December 2.
Pool A: Canada, Germany, Ireland, South Africa
Pool B: Chile, India (hosts), Oman, Switzerland
Pool C: Argentina, China, Japan, New Zealand
Pool D: Belgium, Egypt, Spain, Namibia
Pool E: Austria, England, Malaysia, Netherlands
Pool F: Australia, Bangladesh,
France, Korea
India faces a tricky Pool B opener against Oman, while Germany meets Ireland. Traditional giants Australia, Argentina, and Netherlands loom large, but emerging sides like Chile and Egypt could surprise.
Format and Key Stages
Teams play round-robin within pools, with winners and the top two runners-up advancing to quarterfinals on December 4. The remaining sides contest 9-16th and 17-24th playoffs, leading to semifinals, finals, and classification matches through December 10. This knockout progression promises thrillers, spotlighting future stars for senior national duties.
Hockey Junior World Cup 2025 Live Streaming and Telecast
Where to Watch Junior Men's Hockey World Cup 2025 on TV?
The Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 will be telecast on Star Sports 1 and other Star Sports network channels in India.
Where to Live Streaming the Junior Hockey World Cup 2025?
The live-streaming of all the tournament matches is available on Jio Hotstar app and website.
Where to Watch Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 in the World?
Expect high-stakes action on state-of-the-art pitches, amplified by India's passionate fanbase and global streaming via Watch.Hockey.
