Bhubaneswar: The Hero Hockey India League 2025-26 is set to return to the city, with the final leg kicking off on January 17 at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium. Tickets for the matches went live today at 11:00 am IST and are available free of cost, Hockey India announced.
The league will feature eight men’s teams and four women’s teams competing in fast-paced matches under revamped formats. Vedanta Kalinga Lancers currently top the men’s points table, while SG Pipers have secured their spot in the women’s final. The grand finale will take place on January 26.
Hero Hockey India League (HIL) Governing committee chairperson Dr Dilip Tirkey said, “As the Hero 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.”
Hero Hockey India League (HIL) governing committee member Bhola Nath Singh also encouraged more fans to come watch the matches live. He said, “Hero HIL will culminate in Bhubaneswar on 26th January 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.”
An impressive roster of eight men’s teams and four women’s teams are part of the League, offering fast-paced, exciting games through their newly revamped formats.
In the Men’s Hero HIL, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers are leading the points table in its first phase in Chennai while in the Women’s HIL, SG Pipers have already booked their final spot as table toppers.
For free tickets visit, ticket genie’s web portal: https://ticketgenie.in/event/Hero-Hockey-India-League-2025-26.
All information about the Hockey India League can also be found on the newly launched website: https://hockeyindialeague.com/
All matches of the Hero Hockey India League will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 3 and DD Sports. The matches will also be live-streamed on Waves and the Hockey India League YouTube channel.
