Sultan of Johor Cup 2025: Schedule, fixtures, results & live streaming details

India will aim for their fourth title at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025.

The Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 is scheduled to take place from October 11 to 18 at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The six nations competing in the tournament are India, Great Britain, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, and host Malaysia.

The under-21 competition, held annually, has previously witnessed Germany, Japan, South Korea, and Argentina competing too. Rohit will lead the India under-21 team and will be confident of returning with a better performance this season.

Speaking before departure, Indian junior men’s hockey team captain Rohit said, “We are really looking forward to competing at the Sultan of Johor Cup.

“This tournament is always special because it brings together some of the strongest junior teams from around the world, and performing here is a matter of pride for any of us.

“Last year, we returned with the bronze medal, but this time our aim is to better that performance and fight for a place in the Final. The atmosphere in the team is positive, and everyone is motivated to give their best for the country.”

Tournament history

The Sultan of Johor Cup, an annual under-21 international hockey tournament, has been held in Malaysia since its inception in 2011. The prestigious event takes place at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru and has grown to become one of the most competitive youth tournaments in world hockey.

India has been one of the most consistent performers in the competition’s history. The Indian colts have lifted the title three times—2013, 2014, and again in 2022 after the tournament resumed following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apart from these triumphs, India has also secured the silver medal on four occasions (2012, 2015, 2018, and 2019) and claimed bronze three times (2017, 2023, and 2024).

Also Read: Sultan of Johor Cup: Full list of title winners

In the previous edition held last season, Great Britain clinched their record fourth Sultan of Johor Cup title after edging past Australia 3-2 in a thrilling final. With this victory, they became the most successful team in the tournament’s history.

🏑 Confident Indian Colts Set Sights on Glory! 🇮🇳The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team is all set to begin their Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 campaign with belief and determination. The boys in blue will open their journey against Great Britain on 11th October. #PixelSports pic.twitter.com/PDmTBx5zZB

— Pixel Sports (@PixelSportsIN) October 10, 2025

India, meanwhile, earned the bronze medal after defeating New Zealand. The match ended 2-2 in regulation time, before India held their nerve in the shootout to win 3-2.

This marked India’s second consecutive third-place finish, having also bagged bronze in 2023. In that edition, India overcame arch-rivals Pakistan in a dramatic contest that ended 3-3 in normal time. The young Indian side went on to win 6-5 in a tense shootout to secure their podium finish.

When and where will Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 take place?

The Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, will host the 2025 edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup from October 11 to 18.

How many teams will participate in Sultan of Johor Cup 2025?

Six nations – India, Great Britain, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia.

India’s squad for Sultan of Johor Cup 2025

• Goalkeepers: Mohith Shashikumar, Anandkumar Rajasekaran
• Defenders: Rohit, Pawan Rajbhar, Atul Horo, Manmeet Singh, Amandeep Lakra
• Midfielders: Ajeet Pandey, Sudeep Chirmako, Rajinder Singh
• Forwards: Araijeet Singh Hundal, Uttam Singh, Amandeep, Angad Bir Singh, Hari Prasad, Boby Singh Dhami

Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 format

The 2025 Sultan of Johor Cup will be played in a round-robin format, where each of the six participating teams will face the other five once, resulting in five league-stage matches per team.

Based on points earned, the top two teams will qualify for the final to compete for the title, while the third and fourth-placed teams will contest for the bronze medal. Teams finishing fifth and sixth will play a classification match to determine their final positions.

Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in India?

Fans in India can catch the live-streaming action of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 on Ashley Morrison Media’s YouTube channel. Unfortunately, there will be no TV coverage available.

Full broadcast details here

Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 full schedule, fixtures, results, and match timings (in IST)

Day 1 – October 11 (Saturday)

• India 3-2 Great Britain – 1:35 PM – Highlights | Report
• Pakistan 7-2 Malaysia – 3:45 PM
• Australia 4-0 New Zealand – 6:05 PM

Day 2 – October 12 (Sunday)

• India 4-2 New Zealand, 1:35 PM – Highlights | Report
• Australia 1-1 Malaysia, 3:45 PM
• Great Britain 5-1 Pakistan, 6:05 PM

Day 3 – October 14 (Tuesday)

• Great Britain 0-2 Australia, 1:35 PM
• Malaysia 4-2 New Zealand, 3:45 PM
• Pakistan 3-3 India, 6:05 PM – Highlights | Report

Day 4 – October 15 (Wednesday)

• New Zelaand vs Pakistan, 1:35 PM
• Malaysia vs Great Britain, 3:45 PM
• Australia 4-2 India, 6:00 PM – Highlights | Report

Day 5 – October 17 (Friday)

• India 2-1 Malaysia, 1:35 PM – Highlights | Report
• New Zealand vs Great Britain, 3:45 PM
• Pakistan vs Australia, 6:05 PM

Day 6 – October 18 (Saturday)

• 5th Place vs 6th Place – 1:05 PM
• 3rd Place vs 4th Place – 3:45 PM
• Final – India 1-1 Australia – 6:05 PM – Live blog

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