IT’S coming home – the Kabaddi World Cup 2025 kicks off TODAY in the Midlands and fans can stream the whole tournament for FREE.
The world’s top players have arrived in the UK with group matches taking place in Wolverhampton, Coventry, Birmingham and Walsall and the big final on Sunday.
It is the first time the big tournament has been held in the UK.
Kabaddi is India’s second-biggest sport after cricket – and the national sport of Bangladesh – and sees players ‘raid’ the opposition half to earn points.
It is believed to have been invented around 4,000 years ago and is traditionally played outdoors on grass or clay, although it will be indoors on mats this week.
England and Scotland have both men and women’s teams playing.
India won both competitions at the last World Cup and remain favourites to win the top prize again.
The best part of the competition is that every match can be live streamed for FREE in the UK.
How can I live stream Kabaddi World Cup 2025 for free?
The Kabaddi World Cup 2025 is available to stream for FREE for UK viewers.
- A deal has been struck that means EVERY match will be available for FREE on BBC iPlayer.
- Users will need to register for a free account to watch.
- TalkSPORT are also hosting a live stream of the tournament on their YouTube.
- Alternatively, SunSport will live blog every day of the competition with the latest results.
When is the Kabaddi World Cup 2025?
- The Kabaddi World Cup 2025 starts on Monday, March 17.
- Live action starts at between 10am and 11am each day with the final match starting at 4pm or 5pm.
- Matches are taking place in Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
- Men’s and women’s group games run from Monday to Thursday, with the knockout stages beginning on Friday.
- Both the men’s and women’s final takes place on Sunday, March 23.
