The tournament will be played in December 2025. This will be the first time that the Junior World Cup will feature 24 teams.

“Giving more opportunities to play in larger and more diverse national associations is one of the key pillars of our empowerment and participation strategy. We saw at the FIH Hockey5s World Cup in Oman this year how greater diversity brings a huge added value. "Our events," FIH President Tayyeb Ikram said. We are excited to share India's rich hockey history and provide a platform to young talents to showcase their skills.

Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh said, “Hosting the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 is an important step for us, and we appreciate the confidence that FIH has in us. This event will take hockey to even greater heights. "Inspiring a whole new generation of players and fans in India and globally, we are committed to making this tournament a memorable experience that will celebrate everything that is hockey. "

The last edition of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup took place in Malaysia in 2023 and was won by Germany.