The wait is almost over. In just one month, the world’s most promising Rising Stars of men’s hockey will gather in the heart of South India for the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, taking place from November 28 to December 10, 2025 in Chennai and Madurai.
This edition will make history as the first ever 24-team FIH Junior Hockey World Cup, expanding the sport’s global reach and giving more countries than ever before the opportunity to compete on hockey’s biggest youth stage. From traditional powerhouses like Argentina, India and Germany to exciting debutants like Switzerland, Namibia and China, the expanded format promises more matches, more stories and more opportunities for emerging talent to shine.
Held in the cities of Chennai and Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India, the tournament will provide an unforgettable experience for players and fans alike. With state-of-the-art venues, vibrant fan culture and the electric atmosphere of Indian hockey, this event will showcase the future of the game in its purest, most energetic form.
Teams
Swimming pool A: Canada, Germany, Ireland, South Africa
Swimming pool B: Chile, India, Oman, Switzerland
Swimming pool C: Argentina, China, Japan, New Zealand
Swimming pool D: Belgium, Egypt, Spain, Namibia
Swimming pool E: Austria, England, Malaysia, Netherlands
Swimming pool F: Australia, Bangladesh, France, Korea
The group matches will be played from November 28 to December 2, followed by knockout matches from December 4 to 10.
The FIH, together with Hockey India and the Government of Tamil Nadu, continues preparations to ensure that every aspect, from athlete facilities to fan engagement, is world-class. The tournament also marks another step in FIH’s digital and broadcast evolution, bringing the action closer to fans around the world through the revamped Look.Hockey platform.
As the countdown begins, one thing is certain: the next generation of Rising Stars will take the field and the global hockey family will get its first glimpse of Tamil Nadu’s future hockey icons!
Germany is the defending champion of the 2023 edition, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
For all information on the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, click here.
Source: FIH.hockey
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