Kho Kho World Cup 2025 schedule: Full list of matches, fixtures, dates, format
Kho Kho World Cup 2025 schedule: Full list of matches, fixtures, dates, format
India will take on Nepal in the opening match of the first Kho Kho World Cup scheduled to take place at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi, from January 13 to 19, 2025.
The men’s matches kick off with India facing Nepal in the tournament opener at 8:30 pm IST. The league stage will culminate on January 16, followed by the playoffs beginning on January 17. The men’s final will take place on January 19 at 8:15 pm IST.
The women’s opening match sees England taking on Australia on January 14 at 11:45 am IST. For the Indian team, the first match of the tournament is against South Korea on January 14 at 7:00 pm IST.
The group stage concludes on January 16, paving the way for the playoffs on January 17. The women’s final match is scheduled for January 19 at 7:00 pm IST.
The men’s competition features 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
The women’s competition mirrors the men’s format, with 19 teams divided 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
