Junior Hockey World Cup 2025: Teams and Groups, Schedule, Format, Live Streaming and Telecast

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.

Junior Hockey World Cup 2025 Teams and Groups Schedule Format Live Streaming and Telecast

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.