Hockey India League 2025-26 Delivers Thrilling Action: Schedule, Results & Points Table

The (HIL) 2025–26 season has brought high-intensity action back to Indian hockey, with top domestic and international players competing across men’s and women’s tournaments. The league, known for reviving professional hockey in India, is witnessing thrilling matches, close finishes, and strong fan engagement as teams fight for playoff positions.

With matches being played across major venues, the 2025–26 edition promises to be one of the most competitive seasons in recent years.

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Tournament Overview

The Hockey India League 2025–26 is being held from late December 2025 to January 2026, featuring separate competitions for men and women.

Women’s Hockey India League:
December 28, 2025 – January 10, 2026
Four teams compete in a double round-robin format, followed by a final.
Men’s Hockey India League:
January 3 – January 26, 2026
Eight franchise teams battle it out in a league stage, followed by playoffs and the grand final.

The matches are hosted across multiple hockey hubs in India, including Chennai, Ranchi, and Bhubaneswar, allowing fans from different regions to witness elite hockey.

Teams Participating

Men’s HIL Teams

The men’s competition features eight franchises:

Shrachi Bengal Tigers
JSW Soorma Hockey Club
Vedanta Kalinga Lancers
Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons
Hyderabad Toofans
SG Pipers
Ranchi Royals
HIL Governing Council Team

Each team includes a mix of Indian stars and international players, raising the overall standard of competition.

Women’s HIL Teams

The women’s league includes four competitive sides, focusing on developing elite women’s hockey talent while maintaining high match intensity.

Latest News and Match Highlights

The opening phase of the league has already delivered exciting encounters.

Defending champions Shrachi Bengal Tigers began their campaign strongly with a convincing win, showcasing their depth and attacking strength.
Tamil Nadu Dragons impressed early with a dramatic draw followed by a shootout victory, earning valuable bonus points.
HIL Governing Council team produced one of the standout performances of the season with a narrow win, highlighted by a hat-trick from a key defender.
In the women’s league, tight contests have been the theme, with several matches going down to shootouts, reflecting the growing competitiveness of women’s hockey in India.

These results underline how evenly matched the teams are this season.

Scores and Results (Highlights)

Some key results from the early stages include:

Bengal Tigers defeating JSW Soorma Hockey Club in a high-tempo clash
Tamil Nadu Dragons winning a shootout after a thrilling draw
HIL Governing Council edging past SG Pipers in a closely fought match
Women’s league matches witnessing goalless draws followed by dramatic shootouts

More results are expected to shape the points table rapidly as the league progresses.

Points Table: Men’s Hockey India League

The men’s points table is beginning to take shape, with teams earning points through wins, shootout victories, and draws. Bonus points for shootout wins have already played a crucial role in early standings.

Key observations:

Teams like Tamil Nadu Dragons and Bengal Tigers have made strong starts.
Mid-table battles are intense, with small margins separating teams.
A few sides are still searching for their first win but remain in contention due to the league’s format.

The standings are expected to change frequently as more matches are played.

League Format and Qualification

In the men’s competition:

Teams earn 3 points for a win
2 points for a shootout win
1 point for a shootout loss
0 points for a regulation loss

The top teams on the points table at the end of the league stage qualify for the playoffs, culminating in the final on January 26, 2026.

In the women’s competition:

The top two teams qualify directly for the final.

Where to Watch Hockey India League 2025–26

Fans can watch the Hockey India League live on television through major sports channels. Digital streaming options are also available, allowing viewers to follow matches live, watch highlights, and track statistics online.

The official Hockey India League platforms provide: