India Sports Events Calendar in 2025-26: Time Table & Schedule Dates
Indian Sports Events Calendar 2025-26 is a list of major sports events in India involving Indian and international teams and players.
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Key Sporting Events in India (2025)
India’s vibrant sports calendar for 2025 features a mix of international tournaments, national championships, and emerging winter sports initiatives. Below is a verified list of major events:
| Date | Event | Sport | Location |
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| January 19, 2025 | Mumbai Marathon | Running | Mumbai, India |
| January 14–19, 2025 | India Open Badminton | Badminton | New Delhi, India |
| January 22–February 12, 2025 | India vs England Series | Cricket | India (T20Is & ODIs) |
| January 23–27, 2025 | Khelo India Winter Games (Ice) | Winter Sports | Leh, Ladakh, India |
| January 28–February 14, 2025 | National Games of India | Multi-Sport | Uttarakhand, India |
| February 22–25, 2025 | Khelo India Winter Games (Snow) | Winter Sports | Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir |
| March 22–May 25, 2025 | Indian Premier League (IPL) | Cricket | India |
| August 27–September 7, 2025 | Men’s Asia Cup (Hockey) | Hockey | Rajgir, Bihar, India |
| September–October 2025 | Women’s Cricket World Cup | Cricket | India |
| December 2025 | Junior Hockey World Cup | Hockey | Chennai, India |
Highlights and Analysis
Cricket: India’s Sporting Powerhouse
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IPL 2025: The marquee T20 league runs from March 22 to May 25, 2025, featuring 74 matches across India. Key franchises like Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore will headline the tournament.
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India vs England Series: A critical bilateral series (5 T20Is, 3 ODIs) from January 22 to February 12, 2025, serving as preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy.
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Women’s Cricket World Cup: India hosts the tournament for the fourth time (September–October 2025), with 8 teams competing in 31 matches. Exact dates TBA.
Badminton: Rising Global Influence
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India Open 2025: A BWF Super 750 event (January 14–19, 2025) in New Delhi, featuring stars like PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen, with a prize pool of $950,000.
Winter Sports: Emerging Focus
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Khelo India Winter Games: A two-phase event promoting ice/snow sports:
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Ice Events: January 23–27, 2025 (Leh, Ladakh).
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Snow Events: February 22–25, 2025 (Gulmarg, J&K).
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Hockey: International Showcases
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Men’s Asia Cup 2025: August 27–September 7, 2025, in Rajgir, Bihar. Top 8 Asian teams compete for a 2026 FIH World Cup berth.
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Junior Hockey World Cup 2025: December 2025 in Chennai, featuring 24 teams.
Multi-Sport and Legacy Events
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National Games 2025: January 28–February 14, 2025, in Uttarakhand. Includes 32 sports and demonstration events like mallakhamb and kalarippayattu.
