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Hockey India League 2024

Hockey India League schedule announced; Delhi SG Pipers to face Gonasika in first match

Published at :November 5, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Modified at :November 5, 2024 at 4:12 PM
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The Hockey India League matches will take place in Rourkela and Ranchi.

Hockey India League today marked an exciting milestone for the 2024-2025 edition of HIL with the launch of a dedicated league website and the announcement of the schedule for the much-anticipated season. Set to kick off on 28 December with a thrilling match between Delhi SG Pipers and Gonasika at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, the revamped HIL promises an action-packed return.

The newly launched HIL website – hockeyindialeague.com – provides fans worldwide with easy access to the latest league news, match schedules, full squad listings, and exclusive video content. Designed to deliver an engaging and immersive experience, the website will be the ultimate source for all things HIL, keeping fans, players, and hockey enthusiasts closer to the game than ever before.

Following an extensive player auction, eight men’s and four women’s teams are gearing up to compete in what promises to be the biggest and best HIL season yet. The men’s league will begin on 28 December in Rourkela, with matches continuing through two stages until the final showdown on 1 February 2025. Meanwhile, the women’s teams will start their league journey on 12 January 2025 in Ranchi, with their grand finale slated for 26 January.

HIL Men’s League Format

The men’s HIL will kick off in Rourkela, with Phase 1 spanning from 28 December to 18 January, where all eight teams will play against each other once. Phase 2, beginning on 19 January, will see the teams divided into two pools: Pool A (Delhi SG Pipers, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, Soorma Hockey Club, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers) and Pool B (Gonasika, Hyderabad Toofans, Tamil Nadu Dragons, UP Rudras). Each team will face others in their respective pool, with the top four teams advancing to the semifinals on 31 January.

HIL Women’s League Format

The Women’s HIL will commence on 12 January at Ranchi’s Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium, with each team playing against the others twice. After a competitive pool stage, the top two teams will meet in the final on 26 January. Both men’s and women’s teams will also play one of their matches at an alternate venue to bring HIL excitement to fans in multiple locations.

Commenting on the HIL’s return, Hockey India League Governing Committee Chairperson Dr Dilip Tirkey said, “We are thrilled to reintroduce the HIL after a seven-year hiatus. This season promises high-caliber matches and intense competition, showcasing the best of Indian and international hockey talent. The launch of our new website brings fans closer to the action, but the true thrill lies in the journey ahead.”

Hockey India League Governing Committee Member Shri Bhola Nath Singh added, “The HIL’s return is a historic occasion for Indian hockey. We are eager to witness the exhilarating matches and the exceptional talent on display. With the new website, following the league will be easier and more enjoyable, helping us deliver an unforgettable hockey season.”

The HIL season promises to bring a festival of hockey, offering thrilling matches and a stellar platform to showcase the best hockey talent in India and beyond. Fans can stay tuned to hockeyindialeague.com for all updates and join the countdown to an unforgettable season of hockey.

Also Read: Women’s Hockey India League Auction: Top 10 most expensive players

HIL Men’s League full schedule:

Phase 1

Teams:

  • Delhi SG Pipers
  • Gonasika
  • Hyderabad Toofans
  • Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers
  • Soorma Hockey Club
  • Tamil Nadu Dragons
  • UP Rudras
  • Vedanta Kalinga Lancers

Phase 2

Pool APool B
Delhi SG PipersGonasika
Shrachi Rarh Bengal TigersHyderabad Toofans
Soorma Hockey ClubTamil Nadu Dragons
Vedanta Kalinga LancersUP Rudras

HIL men’s league schedule and venues:

DateTeamsVenue
28 December 2024Gonasika vs. Delhi SG PipersRourkela
29 December 2024Hyderabad Toofans vs. Shrachi Rarh Bengal TigersRourkela
29 December 2024Soorma Hockey Club vs. Tamil Nadu DragonsRourkela
30 December 2024UP Rudras vs. Vedanta Kalinga LancersRourkela
31 December 2024Delhi SG Pipers vs. Hyderabad ToofansRourkela
1 January 2025Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs. GonasikaRourkela
2 January 2025Soorma Hockey Club vs. UP RudrasRourkela
3 January 2025Tamil Nadu Dragons vs. Vedanta Kalinga LancersRourkela
4 January 2025Delhi SG Pipers vs. Shrachi Rarh Bengal TigersRourkela
4 January 2025Hyderabad Toofans vs. GonasikaRourkela
5 January 2025Vedanta Kalinga Lancers vs. Soorma Hockey ClubRourkela
5 January 2025Tamil Nadu Dragons vs. UP RudrasRourkela
6 January 2025Soorma Hockey Club vs. Delhi SG PipersRourkela
7 January 2025Vedanta Kalinga Lancers vs. Shrachi Rarh Bengal TigersRourkela
8 January 2025Gonasika vs. Tamil Nadu DragonsRourkela
8 January 2025UP Rudras vs. Hyderabad ToofansRourkela
9 January 2025Vedanta Kalinga Lancers vs. GonasikaRourkela
10 January 2025Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs. Tamil Nadu DragonsRourkela
11 January 2025Delhi SG Pipers vs. UP RudrasRourkela
11 January 2025Hyderabad Toofans vs. Soorma Hockey ClubRourkela
12 January 2025Vedanta Kalinga Lancers vs. Hyderabad ToofansRourkela
13 January 2025Tamil Nadu Dragons vs. Delhi SG PipersRourkela
14 January 2025Gonasika vs. Soorma Hockey ClubRourkela
15 January 2025UP Rudras vs. Shrachi Rarh Bengal TigersRourkela
16 January 2025Delhi SG Pipers vs. Vedanta Kalinga LancersRourkela
17 January 2025Soorma Hockey Club vs. Shrachi Rarh Bengal TigersRourkela
18 January 2025Hyderabad Toofans vs. Tamil Nadu DragonsRanchi
18 January 2025Gonasika vs. UP RudrasRanchi
19 January 2025Vedanta Kalinga Lancers vs. Delhi SG PipersRourkela
20 January 2025Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs. Soorma Hockey ClubRourkela
21 January 2025UP Rudras vs. GonasikaRourkela
22 January 2025Delhi SG Pipers vs. Soorma Hockey ClubRanchi
23 January 2025Tamil Nadu Dragons vs. Hyderabad ToofansRourkela
24 January 2025Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs. Vedanta Kalinga LancersRanchi
25 January 2025Tamil Nadu Dragons vs. GonasikaRourkela
25 January 2025Hyderabad Toofans vs. UP RudrasRourkela
27 January 2025Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs. Delhi SG PipersRourkela
27 January 2025Soorma Hockey Club vs. Vedanta Kalinga LancersRourkela
28 January 2025Gonasika vs. Hyderabad ToofansRourkela
29 January 2025UP Rudras vs. Tamil Nadu DragonsRourkela
31 January 2025Semifinal 1: 1st vs. 4th Ranked TeamRourkela
31 January 2025Semifinal 2: 2nd vs. 3rd Ranked TeamRourkela
1 February 20253rd/4th Place Match: Loser of Semifinal 1 vs. Loser of Semifinal 2Rourkela
1 February 2025Final: Winner of Semifinal 1 vs. Winner of Semifinal 2Rourkela

HIL Women’s League full schedule

Teams:

  • Delhi SG Pipers
  • Odisha Warriors
  • Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers
  • Soorma Hockey Club

HIL Women’s league schedule and venues:

DateTeamsVenue
12 January 2025Delhi SG Pipers vs. Odisha WarriorsRanchi
13 January 2025Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs. Soorma Hockey ClubRanchi
14 January 2025Delhi SG Pipers vs. Shrachi Rarh Bengal TigersRanchi
15 January 2025Odisha Warriors vs. Soorma Hockey ClubRanchi
16 January 2025Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs. Odisha WarriorsRanchi
17 January 2025Delhi SG Pipers vs. Soorma Hockey ClubRourkela
19 January 2025Odisha Warriors vs. Shrachi Rarh Bengal TigersRourkela
20 January 2025Soorma Hockey Club vs. Delhi SG PipersRanchi
21 January 2025Soorma Hockey Club vs. Odisha WarriorsRanchi
22 January 2025Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs. Delhi SG PipersRanchi
23 January 2025Odisha Warriors vs. Delhi SG PipersRanchi
24 January 2025Soorma Hockey Club vs. Shrachi Rarh Bengal TigersRanchi
26 January 2025Final: 1st Rank Pool vs. 2nd Rank PoolRanchi

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