The year 2025 promises an action-packed calendar for Indian sports fans, with a wide range of major sports events in India. From world-class competitions in cricket, hockey, squash, badminton, shooting, and boxing to domestic tournaments like the National Games and Khelo India events, India is set to host a variety of sporting spectacles throughout the year.
January kicks off the year with major events such as the India Open badminton tournament in New Delhi, the iconic Mumbai Marathon, the Khelo India Winter Games, and the National Games in Uttarakhand.
Major Sports Events in India 2025
Upcoming Sports Events in India 2025
| Event | Sport | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland Women tour of India | Cricket | Various | January 10-15 |
| Kho Kho World Cup | Kho Kho | New Delhi | January 13-19 |
| India Open | Badminton | New Delhi | January 14-19 |
| Mumbai Marathon | Athletics | Mumbai | January 19 |
| Khelo India Winter Games | Multiple | Ladakh & J&K | January 23 – February 25 |
| England tour of India | Cricket | Various | January 22 – February 12 |
| National Games | Multiple | Uttarakhand | January 28 – February 14 |
| Davis Cup World Group I play-offs | Tennis | New Delhi | February 1-2 |
| Chennai Open | Tennis | Chennai | February 3-9 |
| Delhi Open | Tennis | New Delhi | February 10-16 |
| FIH Pro League | Hockey | Bhubaneswar | February 15-25 |
| Pune Challenger | Tennis | Pune | February 17-23 |
| Women’s Premier League | Cricket | Various | February 21 – March 16 |
| Bengaluru Open | Tennis | Bengaluru | February 24 – March 2 |
| WTT Youth Contender Vadodara | Table Tennis | Vadodara | February 26 – March 1 |
| World Para Athletics Grand Prix | Athletics | New Delhi | March 11-13 |
| Indian Premier League | Cricket | Various | TBD |
| WTT Star Contender | Table Tennis | Chennai | March 25-30 |
| Indian Open | Golf | New Delhi | March 27-30 |
| Khelo India Youth & Para Games | Multiple | Bihar | April |
| Indian Open Athletics Continental Tour | Athletics | Bhubaneswar | August 10 |
| Men’s Asia Cup | Hockey | Rajgir | August 27 – September 7 |
| ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup | Cricket | Various | August – September |
| ISSF Junior World | Shooting | TBD | TBD |
| World Para Athletics Championships | Athletics | New Delhi | September 26 – October 5 |
| BWF World Junior Championships | Badminton | Guwahati | October 6-19 |
| ITTF-ATTU Asian Teams Championships | Table Tennis | TBD | October 11-15 |
| World Boxing Cup Final | Boxing | New Delhi | November |
| Syed Modi India International | Badminton | Lucknow | November 25-30 |
| Men’s FIH Hockey Junior World Cup | Hockey | TBD | December |
| WSF World Cup | Squash | Chennai | December 9-14 |
In February, tennis fans are in for a treat with the Davis Cup World Group I play-offs in New Delhi, followed by four ATP Challenger tournaments. Meanwhile, hockey enthusiasts can look forward to the FIH Pro League matches and two major events later in the year—the Men’s Asia Cup and Junior Hockey World Cup.
Cricket will be in the spotlight with the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, which will be the biggest cricket event in India this year. Additional bilateral series for India’s men’s and women’s cricket teams will further add to the excitement.
For shooting enthusiasts, the ISSF Junior World Cup is among the marquee events hosted by India for the first time. Similarly, the World Boxing Cup Final and a World Athletics Continental Tour event are new additions to India’s 2025 sports lineup.
High-profile events such as the Squash World Cup, World Para Athletics Championships, and BWF World Junior Championships will further highlight India’s role as a hub for international sports.
On the domestic front, the National Games and the Khelo India Youth Games will showcase the best of India’s grassroots and top-level athletic talent.
With such an exciting calendar, 2025 is set to be an unforgettable year for Indian sports enthusiasts. Stay updated by following official event pages and sports organizations for schedules and ticket information.
