The excitement for the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 is reaching its peak as the tournament returns after a long gap of 13 years. This second edition, scheduled from 17 to 24 November 2025, will be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, marking the first time the competition is being hosted outside India. With 11 nations competing from Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas, this World Cup promises top-class action and global-scale competition.
India, the defending champions from the 2012 edition held in Patna, will once again enter the tournament as favourites. They defeated Iran 25–19 in the previous final, and this year too, India vs Iran remains one of the most anticipated clashes.
Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 Venue & Dates
The Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 will be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 17 November to 24 November 2025.
The hosting journey of this World Cup has been quite interesting. Initially announced for Rajgir (Bihar) in June, the event was later shifted to Hyderabad for August. Finally, Bangladesh was confirmed as the official host, making it a historic edition for the sport.
Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 – Full Schedule & Match Timings (IST)
| Date | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 17 November 2025 | Bangladesh vs Uganda | 2:30 PM |
| Monday, 17 November 2025 | Nepal vs Zanzibar | 3:30 PM |
| Monday, 17 November 2025 | Iran vs Poland | 4:30 PM |
| Monday, 17 November 2025 | Chinese Taipei vs Kenya | 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday, 18 November 2025 | India vs Thailand | 2:30 PM |
| Tuesday, 18 November 2025 | Nepal vs Chinese Taipei | 3:30 PM |
| Tuesday, 18 November 2025 | Bangladesh vs Germany | 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday, 18 November 2025 | Iran vs Kenya | 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday, 19 November 2025 | Zanzibar vs Iran | 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday, 19 November 2025 | Uganda vs Thailand | 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday, 19 November 2025 | Nepal vs Poland | 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday, 19 November 2025 | India vs Bangladesh | 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday, 19 November 2025 | Chinese Taipei vs Kenya | 6:30 PM |
| Thursday, 20 November 2025 | Iran vs Chinese Taipei | 2:30 PM |
| Thursday, 20 November 2025 | India vs Germany | 3:30 PM |
| Thursday, 20 November 2025 | Nepal vs Kenya | 4:30 PM |
| Thursday, 20 November 2025 | Poland vs Zanzibar | 5:30 PM |
| Friday, 21 November 2025 | Chinese Taipei vs Zanzibar | 2:30 PM |
| Friday, 21 November 2025 | Thailand vs Germany | 3:30 PM |
| Friday, 21 November 2025 | Poland vs Kenya | 4:30 PM |
| Friday, 21 November 2025 | India vs Uganda | 5:30 PM |
| Saturday, 22 November 2025 | Nepal vs Iran | 2:30 PM |
| Saturday, 22 November 2025 | Bangladesh vs Thailand | 3:30 PM |
| Saturday, 22 November 2025 | Chinese Taipei vs Poland | 4:30 PM |
| Saturday, 22 November 2025 | Kenya vs Zanzibar | 5:30 PM |
| Sunday, 23 November 2025 | Semifinal 1: Group A 1st vs Group B 2nd | 3:30 PM |
| Sunday, 23 November 2025 | Semifinal 2: Group B 1st vs Group A 2nd | 4:30 PM |
| Monday, 24 November 2025 | Final: Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 | 4:00 PM |
Participating Teams (Group Division)
A total of 11 teams will compete this year: India, Iran, Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei, Nepal, Kenya, Uganda, Thailand, Argentina, Poland, USA, and Zanzibar (Tanzania).
With countries from four continents taking part, the tournament showcases kabaddi’s growing global reach.
The teams have been divided into two groups for the league stage:
Group A
- India
- Bangladesh
- Thailand
- Uganda
- Germany
Group B
- Chinese Taipei
- Iran
- Nepal
- Kenya
- Poland
- Zanzibar
Also Read: Indian Squad Announced for Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 – Star Raider Ritu Negi to Lead the Team
Tournament Format
The format is simple yet competitive:
- Each team plays one match against every other team in its group.
- Group A teams will play 4 matches each.
- Group B teams will play 5 matches each.
- The top 2 teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals, scheduled for 23 November.
- The final match will be played on 24 November to crown the 2025 world champions.
This format ensures plenty of action and gives every team a fair chance to advance.
Where to Watch? – Telecast & Live Streaming
Indian fans will be able to watch the entire tournament live on the T Sports YouTube Channel.
- TV Telecast in India: Not Available
- Live Streaming: T Sports (YouTube)
This makes it convenient for kabaddi lovers to follow all matches for free.
Also Read: Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 Points Table: Complete Updated Standings of Group A & Group B
The Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 is all set to bring high-intensity action, fierce competition, and global kabaddi talent to the spotlight. India will aim to defend their title, but teams like Iran, Chinese Taipei, Kenya, and Thailand are ready to challenge the favourites. With free live streaming available on YouTube, fans can enjoy every match easily.
