Broadcasting
Star Sports will serve as the host broadcaster of the tournament. [4]
| Countries | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
 India | Star Sports |
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | January 2025– |
| Administrator | International Kabaddi Federation |
| Format | Standard style |
Tournament format(s) | Round-robin and Knockout |
| Host(s) | England |
The 2025 Kabaddi World Cup will be the fourth edition of the Kabaddi World Cup organised by the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF), and will be hosted in England during the month of January 2025. [1]
This will be the first IKF World Cup edition post the COVID-19 pandemic. Like all of the previous three editions of the World Cup, it will take place in India. [2] [3] [4] The previous IKF Kabaddi World Cup events were held in 2004 in Mumbai, in 2007 in Panvel, and in 2016 in Ahmedabad. [1]
Star Sports will serve as the host broadcaster of the tournament. [4]
| Countries | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports |
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