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

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

Manasvini GuptaUpdated on 05 Aug 2025, 12:47 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 - 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

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 are scheduled between July 1 to August 10, 2025, while the National level CBSE sports events will be organised between 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 10 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
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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 the 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: How can I download the CBSE sports calendar 2025-26 PDF?
A:

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

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.

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Yes, in the case that you appeared for the 2025 improvement exam and your roll number is different from what was on the previous year’s marksheet, the board will usually release a new migration certificate. This is because the migration certificate will reflect the most recent exam details, roll number and passing year. You can apply to get it from your board using the process prescribed by them either online or through your school/college.

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Yes, you can. If you missed the first compartment exam, you can appear in the second compartment exam as per CBSE rules.

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As you have compartment in Mathematics and you wish to change your stream to Humanities you have 2 options from here on:

1. You could try to study and clear your compartment of Mathematics.

2. You can change your stream to Humanities but you will need to repeat from Class 11th so you will need 2 years from now to clear Class 12th.

My personal suggestion will be to choose Option 1. Trust me I have dealt with this feeling myself and wanted to choose Option 2 but I worked hard and cleared my exams. I was scared not only in Mathematics but Physics, Chemistry and even Computer Science.
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The GUJCET merit list is calculated by considering 60% of the marks obtained in Class 12 and 40% of the GUJCET score. CBSE students are also eligible to compete with GSEB students, as the merit list is prepared by combining the Class 12 scores with the GUJCET performance.

Merit Calculation:
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  • This means that both your performance in the class 12 board exams and the GUJCET exam are considered when determining your rank

CBSE Students and GUJCET:

  • CBSE students can appear for the GUJCET exam, even though they are not from the Gujrat Board
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  • The remaining 40% weightage will be given to their GUJCET score.

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Yes, your CBSE migration certificate from March 2024 is totally good for reporting in 2025. These certificates do not randomly expire or anything. As long as you’ve got the real one and it is not scribbled then it is fine. No one’s gonna hassle you about the date, just make sure it’s in decent shape and you’re all set.