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    CBSE Sports Calendar 2025-26: Cluster, Zonal, and National level Games Dates

    CBSE Sports Calendar 2025-26: Cluster, Zonal, and National level Games Dates

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    Manasvini GuptaUpdated on 15 Apr 2026, 06:21 PM IST

    The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the CBSE sports calendar on July 1, 2025. Registration of students to participate in CBSE games was extended till June 16, 2025. The board published the CBSE sports calendar for 2025-26 through the official websites at cbse.gov.in and cbseacademic.nic.in.
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    1. CBSE Sports Calendar 2025-26 Important Dates
    2. CBSE 2025-26 Sports Calendar Notification
    3. What is the Purpose of the Online CBSE Sports Calendar 2025-26?
    4. CBSE Sports Calendar 2025-26 - Sports Disciplines Available
    CBSE Sports Calendar 2025-26: Cluster, Zonal, and National level Games Dates
    CBSE Sports Calendar 2025-26

    CBSE organises annual sports events for students from its affiliated schools at the Cluster, Zonal, and National levels. These events are held in various age groups, with separate competitions for girls and boys. All the Cluster/Zonal level CBSE games 2025 were scheduled from July 1 to August 10, 2025, while the National level CBSE sports events were organised from September 1 to September 15, 2025. Read further to get more details on the CBSE games calendar 2025-26.

    CBSE Sports Calendar 2025-26 Important Dates

    Below are the dates of events related to the conduct of CBSE games for 2025-26. As per the CBSE board, schools participating in the organisation of CBSE 2025-26 games should plan as per the schedule mentioned. Check out the table given below to know the details:

    CBSE Games 2025-26 Dates

    ParticularsDates
    Selection trials by schoolsTill June 10, 2025
    Online registration of students for CBSE games 2025-26May 10 to June 16, 2025 (extended)
    (Then with Late Fee as per rule)
    CBSE sports calendar release dateJuly 1, 2025
    CBSE games start date (Cluster/Zonal level)July 1 to August 10, 2025
    CBSE sports events dates (National level)September 1 to September 15, 2025
    Online ResultWithin 24 Hours

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    CBSE 2025-26 Sports Calendar Notification

    The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducts annual sports events at the Cluster, Zonal, and National levels for students from its affiliated schools, categorising participants by age and gender. The Board announced the various CBSE sports dates along with their respective venues. A comprehensive list of the sports and their locations is available in PDF format.

    What is the Purpose of the Online CBSE Sports Calendar 2025-26?

    • The CBSE sports calendar 2025-26 outlines the schedule of CBSE sports events for the academic year, providing schools and students with information about various competitions at Cluster, Zonal, and National levels.

    • The CBSE games calendar 2025-26 also helps the participating schools in planning and preparation for these events.

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    CBSE Sports Calendar 2025-26 - Sports Disciplines Available

    The CBSE Sports Calendar 2025-26 features a diverse range of sports designed to engage students in healthy competition. Schools affiliated with CBSE can participate in sports as mentioned in the following table:

    CBSE Games 2025-26 Availability

    Game/Discipline

    Cluster Level Availability

    Zonal Level Availability

    National Level Availability

    Athletics

    Yes

    No

    Yes

    Badminton

    Yes

    No

    Yes

    Basketball

    Yes

    No

    Yes

    Football (Boys)

    Yes

    No

    Yes

    Kabaddi

    Yes

    No

    Yes

    Kho Kho

    Yes

    No

    Yes

    Table Tennis

    Yes

    No

    Yes

    Volleyball

    Yes

    No

    Yes

    Archery

    No

    Yes

    Yes

    Boxing

    No

    Yes

    Yes

    Chess

    No

    Yes

    Yes

    Football (Girls)

    No

    Yes

    Yes

    Handball

    No

    Yes

    Yes

    Hockey

    No

    Yes

    Yes

    Judo

    No

    Yes

    Yes

    Shooting

    No

    Yes

    Yes

    Skating

    No

    Yes

    Yes

    Swimming

    No

    Yes

    Yes

    Taekwondo

    No

    Yes

    Yes

    Tennis

    No

    Yes

    Yes

    Yogasana

    No

    Yes

    Yes

    Aerobics

    No

    No

    Yes

    Gymnastics

    No

    No

    Yes

    Rope Skipping

    No

    No

    Yes

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Which sports disciplines are included in the CBSE sports calendar 2025-26?
    A:

    The CBSE games list includes - Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Football (Boys), Kabaddi, Kho Kho, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Archery, Boxing, Chess, Football (Girls), Handball, Hockey, Judo, Shooting, Skating, Swimming, Taekwondo, Tennis, Yogasana, Aerobics, Gymnastics and Rope Skipping. 

    Q: How are the competitions structured in the CBSE games calendar 2025-26?
    A:

    CBSE games competitions are organised at three levels: Cluster, Zonal, and National. Each level serves as a qualifying stage for the next, culminating in the CBSE National level sports events where the best teams and individuals from across the country compete.

    Q: How can I download the CBSE sports calendar 2025-26 PDF?
    A:

    The CBSE sports calendar PDF is published through the official websites at cbse.gov.in and cbseacademic.nic.in. Students can visit these websites to download the CBSE games dates PDF 2025-26. 

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