Chennai & Madurai to host FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup

FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup will be held from 28th November to 10th December 2025.

Hockey India today announced Chennai and Madurai in Tamil Nadu as the host cities for the upcoming FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup, to be held from November 28 to December 10, 2025. For the first time, 24 teams will participate in this two-week-long Hockey Mahakumbh for the prestigious title.

This will be the third consecutive FIH Junior Men’s World Cup to be held in India, previous editions of the prestigious event were held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha in 2021, and Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh in 2016, which India won.

Speaking about the event, Hockey India President, Dr Dilip Tirkey said, “It is a matter of great pride for Hockey India to host the forthcoming FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup and I express our gratitude to the Chief Minister, Government of Tamil Nadu, Shri MK Stalin and Sports Minister Shri Udhayanidhi Stalin who have extended unparalleled support to successfully host the event.

With 24 teams playing the Junior World Cup this time, we will have the event in two cities – Chennai and Madurai. While Chennai has hosted the Asian Champions Trophy in 2023, Madurai will be hosting an international event of this magnitude for the first time and we are happy to take hockey to different parts of the country.”

Reflecting his views on Hockey India’s hosting capabilities, Shri Bhola Nath Singh, Secretary General of Hockey India, said, “Our Federation has been at the forefront of hosting global events and once again, we look forward to leaving no stone unturned in ensuring the FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup is a mega success. We endeavor to take hockey to different venues across India and promote the game.

The support of the Tamil Nadu State Government and the leadership of our (Hockey India) Treasurer Mr. Shekhar Manoharan made it possible to choose Chennai and Madurai as the venues.

Expressing his excitement to bring back hockey’s glory days to Tamil Nadu, Shri Sekar Manoharan, Hockey India Treasurer and President of Hockey Tamil Nadu said, “I am grateful to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Shri MK Stalin and Sports Minister Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin for their passion and support for hockey.

We in Tamil Nadu want to bring back the glory days of hockey in the state and Chennai for long was one of the most popular venues for international hockey events. We look forward to welcoming global hockey fans to our great state and enjoy our hospitality.”

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