The wait is nearly 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 28 November to 10 December 2025 in Chennai and Madurai.
This edition will make history as the first-ever FIH Junior Hockey World Cup to feature 24 teams, expanding the global reach of the sport and giving more nations than ever before, the chance 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.
Hosted in the cities of Chennai and Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India the tournament is set to deliver 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
Pool A: Canada, Germany, Ireland, South Africa
Pool B: Chile, India, 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
The pool stage matches will be played from 28 November to 2 December, followed by knockout matches from 4 to 10 December.
The FIH, together with Hockey India and the Government of Tamil Nadu, continues preparations to ensure every aspect, from athlete facilities to fan engagement, is world-class. The tournament will also mark a new step in FIH’s digital and broadcast evolution, bringing the action closer to fans worldwide through the revamped Watch.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 their first glimpse of the future hockey icons in Tamil Nadu!
Germany are the defending champions from the 2023 edition, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
For all information about the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, click here.
Source: FIH.hockey
