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The excitement is building as the countdown begins for the Hockey India League Auction, to be held on 24th September in New Delhi. The day will begin with the men’s mini auction followed by the women’s mini auction.

With franchises eager to sharpen their squads and secure the hottest talent in world hockey, the auctions promise all the drama and strategy of sport off the field.

Over 100 men’s players and over 100 women’s players will be in the spotlight. With a salary cap of INR 4 Crores for men’s teams and INR 2 Crores for women’s teams, every move at the bidding table will count.

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Each squad will consist of 20 players (2 goalkeepers + 18 outfield players), with a maximum of 7 overseas recruits and a minimum of 3 Indian juniors ensuring opportunities for the next generation.

The auctions will feature three base price slabs — INR 2 Lakhs, INR 5 Lakhs, and INR 10 Lakhs — with INR 2 Lakhs as the minimum for both Indian and overseas players.Notably, franchises will only be allowed to bid where they have sufficient budget and open playing positions available. Teams will also be required to maintain a balance between their remaining purse and the players required to complete the squad.

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Speaking on the occasion, Hockey India President, Dr Dilip Tirkey said, “It takes a lot of steadfast resolve and commitment for a federation to ensure the continued success of a league specially for a legacy sport like hockey. The core purpose of a league is to build inclusion and opportunity for the sport to grow.

“The HIL 2026 edition is being planned with this resolve to keep player exposure, welfare and growth at the centre of our focus. While we do this through the year across our competitions calendar, the HIL allows a unique opportunity for healthy corporate participation to contribute and get involved in the sport.

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“We are proud of each of our franchise partners for their belief and contribution to ensure the success of the league.

“The mini auction taking place promises to be action packed as our first milestone for the second edition of the Hero HIL. I wish all the teams and players the best of luck.”

With the auctions shaping up as a critical step towards team-building, excitement is already running high as franchises strategise to secure top talent for the upcoming season of the Hockey India League 2026.The auction will start at 10:30 am onwards. Men’s auction will be followed by women’s auction.

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