Tickets for the forthcoming men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 in Chennai, starting January 3, are now available. Hockey India has decided to offer tickets free of cost to encourage greater fan attendance at matches.
Tournament Schedule
- The Women’s HIL begins on December 28 in Ranchi and concludes on January 10.
- The Men’s HIL kicks off on January 3 in Chennai, moves to Ranchi from January 11, and the final leg will be held in the cradle of hockey – Bhubaneswar – from January 17 to January 26.
This year, the Hockey India League will feature an impressive lineup of eight men’s teams and four women’s teams, with both leagues set to provide fast-paced, exciting games through their newly revamped formats.
Ticket sales for the HIL’s Ranchi leg began earlier this week. Like in previous editions, Hockey India aims to promote the sport across the country and make it more accessible to its passionate fans.
Hockey India League governing committee chairperson Dilip Tirkey stated, “We have once again decided to offer free tickets for hockey fans to come and enjoy all the matches across Chennai, Ranchi and Bhubaneswar. While the women’s matches will be in Ranchi, the men’s HIL will be played across three cities. We want to fill the hockey stands with fans who wish to see their favourite stars in action. We will have some of the world’s top players this season, and we are eager to witness some fantastic hockey over the span of a month.”
HIL governing committee member Bhola Nath Singh echoed similar sentiments, saying, “Hero HIL will be a month-long celebration of hockey, and we invite the hockey fans to come watch #hockeykajashn. It was our aim to increase the fanbase for our sport across regions, and we look forward to packed stadiums throughout the season.”