Kho Kho World Cup 2025 : Date, Venue, Schedule, Live Streaming, Format - All You Need To Know

The much-anticipated inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup is all set to captivate global audiences as it takes place at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi, from January 13 to 19, 2025.

With participation from 39 teams across the globe, this historic event signifies a major step in establishing Kho Kho as a globally recognized sport.

The tournament will feature matches in both the Men's and Women's categories, offering fans an action-packed week of high-intensity competition.

The opening ceremony is scheduled for January 13, followed by the tournament opener between India and Nepal.

Live Streaming Details

Star Sports will telecast the event on Star Sports 1 HD and Star Sports First, with Doordarshan providing regional coverage. Additionally, Disney+ Hotstar will serve as the OTT partner for digital streaming, ensuring fans worldwide can enjoy the matches live.

Men's Tournament

The Men's category will see 20 teams divided into four groups:

Group A: India, Nepal, Peru, Brazil, Bhutan
Group B: South Africa, Ghana, Argentina, Netherlands, Iran
Group C: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Korea, USA, Poland
Group D: England, Germany, Malaysia, Australia, Kenya

India will face Nepal in the opening match of the tournament on January 13 at 8:30 pm IST. The league stage will conclude on January 16, setting the stage for the playoffs starting January 17. The Men's final is scheduled for January 19 at 8:15 pm IST, promising an electrifying conclusion to the championship.

Women's Tournament

The Women's competition features 19 teams also split into four groups:

Group A: India, Iran, Malaysia, South Korea
Group B: England, Australia, Kenya, Uganda, Netherlands
Group C: Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Germany, Bangladesh
Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Poland, Peru, Indonesia

The Women's opening match pits England against Australia on January 14 at 11:45 am IST. India's campaign kicks off later that day with a match against South Korea at 7:00 pm IST. Like the Men's tournament, the Women's group stage ends on January 16, with playoffs starting January 17. The Women's final will take place on January 19 at 7:00 pm IST, setting up a grand finale.

Format

The top two teams from each group, along with the two best-performing third-placed teams, will advance to the quarterfinals. From there, the tournament proceeds to the semifinals and finals. With high stakes and thrilling matches, fans can look forward to intense competition as teams vie for the coveted title in this landmark event.