The Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2025 India’s premier multi-sport university competition returns for its fifth edition with its most ambitious format yet, spanning seven host cities across Rajasthan.
From November 24 to December 5, thousands of university athletes will compete for national supremacy in 23 medal sports, with the university securing the most gold medals ultimately crowned champion. This year marks a historic first for Rajasthan, which will host KIUG across Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, Bikaner, and Bharatpur, deploying one of the most complex multi-city sporting operations ever managed in India.
With close to 5,000 athletes from over 230 universities expected to participate, the Games offer a perfect blend of elite competition, regional sporting development, and cultural showcase. Below is the complete sport-wise schedule, along with a breakdown of venues and event timelines.
Opening Week: Precision & Indoor Sports Set the Games in Motion (Nov 24 – 28)
The Games open with high-skill, precision-based sports largely hosted in Jaipur, the central hub of KIUG 2025.
Archery | Dates: 24–28 November
Venue: Jagatpura Archery Range, Jaipur
Archery opens the Games with all major recurve and compound events. The venue also supports Shooting logistics as part of Jaipur’s precision-sport cluster.
Badminton | Dates: 24–28 November
Venue: Badminton Indoor Hall, SMS Stadium, Jaipur
Shooting | Dates: 24 November – 2 December
Venue: Jagatpura Shooting Range, Jaipur
One of the longest events in KIUG, Shooting stretches into the second week due to its extensive categories and high participation.
Cycling | Dates: 24–28 November
Venue: SMS Stadium, Jaipur
Cycling includes both track and road events, utilising Jaipur’s upgraded infrastructure.
Major Multi-Sport Intensification Begins (Nov 25 – 28) From November 25, the Games enter the busiest phase of their schedule, with seven sports starting simultaneously across six cities.
Yogasana | Dates: 25–27 November
Venue: Indoor Hall, Chainpoora Stadium, Jodhpur
Judo | Dates: 25–28 November
Venue: Atal Vihari Vajpayee Indoor Multipurpose Hall, Udaipur
Udaipur becomes the combat-sports hub with judo featuring 112 athletes from 51 universities.
Swimming | Dates: 25–28 November
Venue: Swimming Complex, SMS Stadium, Jaipur
Fencing | Dates: 25–28 November
Venue: Hall 2, Raghurai Endo Sports Complex, Kota
Wrestling | Dates: 25–28 November
Venue: Indoor Hall, Lohagarh Stadium, Bharatpur
Weightlifting | Dates: 25–28 November
Venue: Indoor Hall, Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner
Hockey | Dates: 25 November – 3 December
Venue: Hockey Ground, SMS Stadium, Jaipur
Football | Dates: 25 November – 4 December
Venue: JECRC University, Jaipur & Poornima University, Jaipur
Football, the longest outdoor event, spans 10 days with group stages and knockout rounds.
Rugby, Tennis and the First New Sport Join the Programme (Nov 26 – Dec 1)
Rugby | Dates: 26–28 November
Venue: Patel Stadium, Ajmer
Rugby’s inclusion in Ajmer helps distribute high-impact outdoor sports across regions.
Tennis | Dates: 28 November – 4 December
Venue: Tennis Courts, SMS Stadium, Jaipur
Beach Volleyball | Dates: 28 November – 1 December
Venue: Ganga Ghat, Udaipur
A major highlight: Beach Volleyball makes its KIUG debut, played on specially prepared sand courts along the scenic Ganga Ghat near Mahakaleshwar Temple.
Mid-Tournament Action: Table Tennis & Volleyball (Nov 30 – Dec 4)
Table Tennis | Dates: 30 November – 3 December
Venue: Indoor Hall, Chainpoora Stadium, Jaipur
Volleyball | Dates: 1–4 December
Venue: Hall 2, Raghurai Endo Sports Complex, Kota
Final Week: Athletics Headlines a Packed Finish (Dec 1 – 5)
The final stretch of KIUG 2025 features some of the largest spectator events.
Athletics | Dates: 1–4 December
Venue: Athletics Track & Field, SMS Stadium, Jaipur
Athletics will decide a large share of the medal tally and can significantly impact the university championship race.
Kabaddi | Dates: 1–5 December
Venue: Indoor Hall, Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner
Basketball | Dates: 1–5 December
Venue: Indoor Hall, SMS Stadium, Jaipur
Boxing | Dates: 1–5 December
Venue: Indoor Hall, Lohagarh Stadium, Bharatpur
Mallakhamba | Dates: 2–5 December
Venue: Open Ground, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
Mallakhamba remains among the most culturally significant disciplines of KIUG and features prominently in KIUG’s mission to integrate indigenous sports.
Kayaking & Canoeing Close Out Udaipur’s Participation (Dec 2 – 4)
Kayaking & Canoeing | Dates: 2–4 December
Venue: Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur
One of the most visually striking elements of KIUG 2025, the water sports cluster in Udaipur leverages the city’s natural landscape and introduces a high-performance aquatic discipline to the university ecosystem.
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KIUG 2025’s schedule demonstrates how Rajasthan’s decentralized model maximizes existing infrastructure while building new capacities across the state. Jaipur shoulders the highest load with 11 sports, while Udaipur, Kota, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Bikaner and Bharatpur each hosting between one and three disciplines.
This structure ensures that KIUG 2025 is not just a sporting event but a state-wide celebration of India’s rising university talent, backed by careful planning, expanded infrastructure and a commitment to athlete-centred competition.
