Lausanne, Switzerland – The highly anticipated match schedule for the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 was announced today in a ceremony that took place in Chennai in attendance of FIH President Tayyab Ikram, Honourable Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin, Dr Atulya Misra – IAS, Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, ⁠Thiru J. Meghanatha Reddy IAS, Chief Executive Officer / Member Secretary Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey, Hockey India Secretary General Sh. Bholanath Singh and Hockey India Treasurer Sh. Sekar J. Manoharan. Title holders Germany will take on South Africa for an exciting opening match in Madurai! The hosts, India, will start their Junior World Cup campaign against Chile, in Chennai. The complete match schedule can be found here. The World Cup which, for the very first time, will see participation from 24 teams from around the world will be played in the cities of Chennai and Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India, from 28 November to 10 December 2025. The pools for the competition were revealed earlier this year on 28 June as the following: Pool A: Germany, South Africa, Canada, Ireland Pool B: India, Pakistan, Chile, Switzerland Pool C: Argentina, New Zealand, Japan, China Pool D: Spain, Belgium, Egypt, Namibia Pool E: Netherlands, Malaysia, England, Austria Pool F: France, Australia, Korea, Bangladesh Now, with the announcement of the match schedule, we are one step closer to the start of the biggest Junior World Cup in FIH history! Speaking at the ceremony, FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “The launch of the match schedule for the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 marks another exciting milestone on our journey to this prestigious event. For the first time in FIH history, the Junior World Cup will feature 24 teams, which is a major milestone achieved under the FIH Empowerment and Engagement strategy. Not only does this underline the global growth and inclusivity of hockey, but it also gives the emerging hockey nations an opportunity to compete with the top established teams. At the heart of this tournament are the athletes – the brightest young talents from across the world – who will showcase their passion, determination, and skill on the global stage. This is where future stars of international hockey will take their first steps toward greatness, inspiring millions of fans and the next generation of players. I’m sure Tamil Nadu, with its rich culture and love for hockey, will provide a truly exceptional backdrop for this celebration of youth, skill, and international friendship. We look forward to welcoming teams, officials, and supporters to what promises to be an unforgettable tournament.” Hon’ble Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development & Deputy CM of Tamil Nadu, Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin said: “It is a matter of immense pride for Tamil Nadu to host the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 across Chennai and Madurai. For the first time in history, 24 teams will come together in India to compete at this level, and it will be our honour to extend our warm hospitality and world-class sporting facilities. With the fixtures now revealed, the excitement truly begins as fans can start anticipating some thrilling encounters in both Chennai and Madurai. Hockey holds a special place in the hearts of people in Tamil Nadu and this event will further inspire thousands of youngsters to take up the sport. We are committed to working closely with Hockey India and the International Hockey Federation to ensure that this tournament becomes one of the most memorable editions in history.” Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey said: “We are delighted that Chennai and Madurai will be hosting the historic edition of the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup, with 24 teams participating for the very first time. This is not only a proud moment for Indian hockey but also a landmark occasion for the global hockey community. The unveiling of fixtures adds to the excitement as we now begin the countdown to an event that will showcase the next generation of hockey stars to the world. Hockey India is committed to delivering a world-class tournament that reflects the passion and love for hockey in Tamil Nadu and across India.” Hockey India Secretary General Shri Bhola Nath Singh said: “The announcement of fixtures today makes the tournament feel very real for all the players, coaches, and fans. Having 24 teams in this edition underlines the rapid global growth of hockey, and it will be a privilege for India to host them. Chennai has a rich hockey culture and Madurai is ready to make its international debut as a host city. Together, these venues will create an atmosphere that is festive, competitive, and memorable. We look forward to welcoming the world to Tamil Nadu and giving young players an unforgettable experience.” All information about the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 can be found here. #RisingStars #MadeForHockey To keep up to date with all the latest hockey news download the Watch.Hockey app or follow the FIH social media channels – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and website.  Source: FIH.hockey

09 Jul, 2025 The FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup Chile 2025 will see two European sides, namely Germany and Ireland, opening the show on 1 December in Santiago. On that same day, hosts Chile will start their World Cup campaign against the Netherlands, current Junior Women’s World Champions and ranked world’s number one. The pinnacle of the FIH junior women’s tournaments will feature 24 teams for the very first time. The draw held on 12 June has determined the following Pools: Pool A: Netherlands, Japan, Chile, Malaysia Pool B: Argentina, Belgium, Zimbabwe, Wales Pool C: Germany, India, Ireland, Namibia Pool D: England, South Africa, China, Austria Pool E: Australia, Spain, Canada, Scotland Pool F: United States, Korea, New Zealand, Uruguay The tournament will be held from 1 to 13 December 2025 in the city of Santiago, Chile. The full match schedule is available here. For the latest updates and complete information about the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup Chile 2025, please click here. For more information about FIH and hockey in general, please download the Watch.Hockey app or follow the FIH social media channels – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and website. #RisingStars #MadeForHockey

28 Jun, 2025 On the occasion of the draw ceremony held today in Lausanne, Switzerland the six Pools of the upcoming expanded FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu, India 2025, which will feature 24 teams for the very first time, have been determined as follows: Pool A: Germany, South Africa, Canada, Ireland Pool B: India, Pakistan, Chile, Switzerland Pool C: Argentina, New Zealand, Japan, China Pool D: Spain, Belgium, Egypt, Namibia Pool E: Netherlands, Malaysia, England, Austria Pool F: France, Australia, Korea, Bangladesh FIH President Tayyab Ikram participated in the draw ceremony along with Mr. Bhola Nath Singh, Hockey India Secretary General and Cdr. RK Srivastava, Hockey India Director General. Ahead of the draw ceremony, FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “It is a great pleasure for me to be here ahead of a milestone moment as we start the journey towards the first ever 24-team FIH Junior Hockey World Cup! It is a part of the FIH strategy to empower and engage the youth from all nations, including the emerging nations, and this event will be the first step towards doing that. I express my gratitude to the Tamil Nadu leadership Chief Minister M. K. Stalin and deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for welcoming the young stars to the state of Tamil Nadu into the two beautiful cities of Chennai and Madurai. This World Cup also brings with it the opportunity to enhance our hockey infrastructure and in the city of Madurai, introduce a new state-of-art hockey stadium. I would also like to thank the Hon’ble Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Sports Minister of India Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya for seeing Hockey as a prime sport and supporting it not only in India, but also across Asia and globally.” Hockey India Secretary General, Mr Bhola Nath Singh said: “Today marks a landmark moment for the world of hockey as we witness the pool draw for the inaugural FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup, featuring 24 nations. On behalf of Hockey India, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi ji, for his resolute support to hockey and its players across the nation. Under his visionary leadership and that of Hon’ble Sports Minister of India Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya ji, India’s hockey landscape has gained significant momentum. We also express our sincere thanks to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Shri M. K. Stalin ji, for his committed vision in promoting hockey both in Tamil Nadu and beyond. His dynamic leadership is further bolstered by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Udhayanidhi Stalin ji, whose initiatives in youth sports and development continue to empower the next generation. This effort would not have been possible without the mentorship and support of our elder brother, Dato Tayyab Ikram ji, whose promotion of international hockey has been invaluable. In advance of the draw, I congratulate all 24 participating teams and warmly welcome each delegation to India. We hope this event offers a memorable and enriching experience for all.” The competition formula is available here. The FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu, India 2025 will be played in Chennai and Madurai, India, from 28 November to 10 December. All details about the event are available on FIH.hockey. Germany are the current Junior Men’s World Champions, having defeated France 2–1 in the final of the 2023 edition, to win a record-extending seventh title. Source: FIH.hockey

19 Jun, 2025 The draw of pools for the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 will take place at the FIH Office in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 24 June (1pm CEST) in attendance of FIH President Tayyab Ikram. For the first-time ever, 24 teams – an increase of 8 teams compared to the last editions – will participate in this year’s edition of the Junior World Cup, where so many hockey stars were revealed. For the draw, the participating teams have been allocated as follows, with the top-ranked teams seeded: Seeded teams: Germany (Pool A), India (Pool B), Argentina (Pool C), Spain (Pool D), Netherlands (Pool E) and France (Pool F) Pot 1: Belgium, Australia, Pakistan, South Africa, Malaysia and New Zealand Pot 2: Korea, Canada, Egypt, England, Japan and Chile Pot 3: Austria, Bangladesh, Ireland, Switzerland, China and Namibia There will be 6 pools of 4 teams each. Every pool will include one seeded team as well as one team from each Pot. The competition formula is available here. The FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 will be played in Chennai and Madurai, India, from 28 November to 10 December. All details about the event are available on FIH.hockey. For more information about FIH and hockey in general, please download the Watch.Hockey app or follow the FIH social media channels – Facebook, Instagram and X – and website. #RisingStars #MadeForHockey Source: FIH.hockey

12 Jun, 2025 On the occasion of the draw ceremony held today in Santiago, Chile, the six Pools of the upcoming expanded FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup Chile 2025, which will feature 24 teams for the very first time, have been determined as follows: Pool A: Netherlands, Japan, Chile, Malaysia Pool B: Argentina, Belgium, Zimbabwe, Wales Pool C: Germany, India, Ireland, Namibia Pool D: England, South Africa, China, Austria Pool E: Australia, Spain, Canada, Scotland Pool F: United States, Korea, New Zealand, Uruguay Israel Castro, Director of the Chilean National Sports Institute attended the draw ceremony, as well as Alvaro Ipinza, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports, Miguel Ángeles Mujica, President, Chilean Olympic Committee, Carolina Sanz, Vice President, Chilean Olympic Committee, Juan Pablo Casorzo, Development Manager, Government of Santiago along with Andrés de Witt, President of the Chilean Field Hockey Federation and Tony von Ondarza, FIH Honorary member. Chilean Field Hockey Federation President, Andrés de Witt said: “It is great that the first ever 24-team FIH Junior Hockey World Cup, with teams coming from all over the world will be played in Chile! It is also special for us that the draw ceremony for the event is being held locally in Chile for the first time, which is a great honour and responsibility for us. This mega event in our country celebrates the Pan American heritage and will be held in our home, the Claudia Schuler National Hockey Stadium, and it would not be possible without the support of the government of Chile and our President Gabriel Boric and Minister of Sport Jaime Pizarro. I also want to thank FIH President Tayyab Ikram for the honour of being able to host this tournament in our home.” FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “It’s with great pleasure that FIH is going back to Chile for one of its most important events. Thank you to the leadership of Chile Hockey Federation, especially my dear friend Andres, under whose leadership we are making Chile a global hub of hockey. It will be a great occasion to welcome all the young stars from all over the world, who will be coming to enjoy the sporting moments, performing their best and also to enjoy the fantastic hospitality of Chile. I am full of gratitude for the government and all the stakeholders and sponsors who are helping Chile hockey organise this mega event in Santiago. I am very happy that Santiago is not only becoming a global hub of hockey but also promoting and developing our beautiful sport at all levels. Thank you President Andrés, thank you Chile Hockey executive board and thank you community of hockey in Chile.” The pinnacle of the FIH junior women’s tournaments will be held from 1 to 13 December 2025 in the city of Santiago, Chile. For more details click here. Netherlands are the current Junior Women’s World Champions, having defeated Argentina in the final of the 2023 edition. Source: FIH.hockey