The Hockey India League 2025-2026 set to return to Bhubaneswar, the birthplace of hockey, on January 17, following the first leg in Ranchi.
The league features eight men’s teams and four women’s teams, delivering fast-paced, exciting games with their newly redesigned formats.
In the Men’s HIL, Kalinga Lancers are leading the points table in its first phase in Chennai. The team made a winning start to their HIL campaign with a 4-2 victory at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the SG Pipers have already booked their final spot in the women’s HIL as table toppers. They secured their final berth in the women’s tournament after the Soorma Hockey Club defeated the Ranchi Royals on Monday.
Bhubaneswar will host the tournament’s concluding matches starting January 17, with the high-stakes grand finale scheduled for January 26.
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Fans can buy the tickets for free as announced by Hockey India. They can secure their tickets through the Ticket Genie web portal or their mobile app.
Hockey India League (HIL) Governing Committee chairperson Dilip Tirkey said, “As the Hockey India League returns to the hockey hub of India in Bhubaneswar, there is certainly a lot of excitement among hockey fans in the region to come watch their favourite stars live in action. To encourage more fans to come to the stadium and enjoy the thrilling matches, Hockey India has made the tickets free of cost. I believe this will encourage more fans from across Odisha to come to Bhubaneswar and watch some exciting hockey.”
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Bhola Nath Singh, a member of the Hockey India League (HIL) governing committee, also urged more fans to attend the matches in person. He said, “HIL will culminate in Bhubaneswar on January 26 and we expect hockey fans to come and enjoy #hockeykajashn. It was our aim to increase the fanbase for our sport across regions, and I believe the final in Bhubaneswar will witness a packed stadium.”
The matches will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 3, and DD Sports. Additionally, fans can stream the action on the Waves app or the official Hockey India League YouTube channel.
