
The big man’s slapped his name all over this spring’s biggest sporting event (aside from the Cheltenham Festival, of course).
The Paddy Power Kabaddi World Cup is set to land in the West Midlands as Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall and Wolverhampton open their doors.
What do you mean you’ve ‘never heard of it’?
Well, Kabaddi is the ultimate test of endurance and skill, with plenty of shouting thrown into the mix, and it promises to be a cracking tournament.
If Paddy’s excited then you better well be!
Still no idea what we’re banging on about? Check out our Kabaddi rules explainer, otherwise, the dates, groups and schedule for the 2025 Kabaddi World Cup can be found below.

Paddy Power Kabaddi World Cup dates
The Paddy Power Kabaddi World Cup is scheduled to take place from Monday, 17th March to Sunday, 23rd March.
Paddy Power Kabaddi World Cup groups
Men
Group A: England, Hungary, Germany, Poland, USA
Group B: Hong Kong, India, Italy, Scotland, Wales
Women
Group D: India, Poland, Wales
Group E: England, Hong Kong, Hungary
Paddy Power Kabaddi World Cup schedule
Monday, 17th March
Men
England v Hungary (11:00)
India v Italy (12:00)
Poland v Germany (16:00)
Scotland v Wales (17:00)
USA v Hungary (18:00)
Women
Poland v Wales (13:00)
Hong Kong v Hungary (15:00)
Tuesday, 18th March
Men
Italy v Wales (10:00)
Germany v USA (11:00)
Poland v Hungary (16:00)
India v Scotland (17:00)
Hong Kong v Wales (18:00)
Women
India v Wales (12:00)
England v Hungary (15:00)
Wednesday, 19th March
Men
Hungary v Germany (10:00)
England v USA (13:00
Scotland v Italy (14:00)
India v Hong Kong (15:00)
Women
Wales v Poland (09:00)
England v Hong Kong (11:00)
Thursday, 20th March
Men
England v Germany (10:00)
USA v Poland (11:00)
Hong Kong v Scotland (12:00)
India v Wales (15:00)
England v Poland (16:00)
Hong Kong v Italy (15:00)
Friday, 21st March
Men
QF1 (12:30)
QF2 (14:15)
QF3 (15:30)
QF4 (16:45)
Women
SF1 (09:30)
SF2 (11:15)
Saturday, 22nd March
Men
SF1 (13:15)
SF2 (14:30)
Women
Third Place Play-Off (12:00)
Sunday, 23rd March
Men
Third Place Play-Off (12:00)
Final (15:30)
Women
Final (13:45)
Read More on Kabaddi
- Paddy Power’s guide to Kabaddi! Get to know your new favourite sport
- Paddy Power to sponsor the 2025 Kabaddi World Cup!
- Kabaddi World Cup live stream: Watch EVERY match at 2025 tournament here!
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