Hockey India League 2024-25: Men’s full schedule, fixtures, format, venues

Hockey India League 2024-25: Here is all you need to know about the revamped edition of the Hockey India League (HIL).

Hockey India League Governing Committee Chairperson Dilip Tirkey. | Photo Credit: Hockey India

The 2024-25 edition of the Hockey India League (HIL) will commence on December 28, when Delhi SG Pipers faces Gonasika in the opener at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.

The men’s league will feature two stages, with Phase 1 running from December 28 to January 18, during which all teams will face off once. Phase 2 will begin on January 19, with the teams divided into two pools.

Apart from four matches scheduled to take place in Ranchi, the remaining matches will be held in Rourkela.

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Hockey India League Governing Committee Chairperson 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.”

The timings for the matches are yet to be announced.

League Format

Phase 1 (28 December - 18 January): All 8 teams will compete in a round-robin format.

Phase 2 (19 January onwards): The teams will be divided into two pools-

Pool A: Delhi SG Pipers, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, Soorma Hockey Club, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers. Pool B: Gonasika, Hyderabad Toofans, Tamil Nadu Dragons, UP Rudras.

Each team will face others in their respective pool, with the top four advancing to the semifinals, scheduled for January 31, 2025. The final will take place on February 1, 2025.

Schedule

HIL 2024-25 schedule (men):

Saturday, 28 December 2024 - Gonasika vs Delhi SG Pipers | Rourkela

Sunday, 29 December 2024 - Hyderabad Toofans vs Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers | Rourkela

Sunday, 29 December 2024 - Soorma Hockey Club vs Tamil Nadu Dragons | Rourkela

Monday, 30 December 2024 - UP Rudras vs Vedanta Kalinga Lancers | Rourkela

Tuesday, 31 December 2024 - Delhi SG Pipers vs Hyderabad Toofans | Rourkela

Wednesday, 1 January 2025 - Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs Gonasika | Rourkela

Thursday, 2 January 2025 - Soorma Hockey Club vs UP Rudras | Rourkela

Friday, 3 January 2025 - Tamil Nadu Dragons vs Vedanta Kalinga Lancers | Rourkela

Saturday, 4 January 2025 - Delhi SG Pipers vs Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers | Rourkela

Saturday, 4 January 2025 - Hyderabad Toofans vs Gonasika | Rourkela

Sunday, 5 January 2025 - Vedanta Kalinga Lancers vs Soorma Hockey Club | Rourkela

Sunday, 5 January 2025 - Tamil Nadu Dragons vs UP Rudras | Rourkela

Monday, 6 January 2025 - Soorma Hockey Club vs Delhi SG Pipers | Rourkela

Tuesday, 7 January 2025 - Vedanta Kalinga Lancers vs Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers | Rourkela

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 - Gonasika vs Tamil Nadu Dragons | Rourkela

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 - UP Rudras vs Hyderabad Toofans | Rourkela

Thursday, 9 January 2025 - Vedanta Kalinga Lancers vs Gonasika | Rourkela

Friday, 10 January 2025 - Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs Tamil Nadu Dragons | Rourkela

Saturday, 11 January 2025 - Delhi SG Pipers vs UP Rudras | Rourkela

Saturday, 11 January 2025 - Hyderabad Toofans vs Soorma Hockey Club | Rourkela

Sunday, 12 January 2025 - Vedanta Kalinga Lancers vs Hyderabad Toofans | Rourkela

Monday, 13 January 2025 - Tamil Nadu Dragons vs Delhi SG Pipers | Rourkela

Tuesday, 14 January 2025 - Gonasika vs Soorma Hockey Club | Rourkela

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 - UP Rudras vs Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers | Rourkela

Thursday, 16 January 2025 - Delhi SG Pipers vs Vedanta Kalinga Lancers | Rourkela

Friday, 17 January 2025 - Soorma Hockey Club vs Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers | Rourkela

Saturday, 18 January 2025 - Hyderabad Toofans vs Tamil Nadu Dragons | Ranchi

Saturday, 18 January 2025 - Gonasika vs UP Rudras | Ranchi

Sunday, 19 January 2025 - Vedanta Kalinga Lancers vs Delhi SG Pipers | Rourkela

Monday, 20 January 2025 - Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs Soorma Hockey Club | Rourkela

Tuesday, 21 January 2025 - UP Rudras vs Gonasika | Rourkela

Wednesday, 22 January 2025 - Delhi SG Pipers vs Soorma Hockey Club | Ranchi

Thursday, 23 January 2025 - Tamil Nadu Dragons vs Hyderabad Toofans | Rourkela

Friday, 24 January 2025 - Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs Vedanta Kalinga Lancers | Ranchi

Saturday, 25 January 2025 - Tamil Nadu Dragons vs Gonasika | Rourkela

Saturday, 25 January 2025 - Hyderabad Toofans vs UP Rudras | Rourkela

Monday, 27 January 2025 - Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs Delhi SG Pipers | Rourkela

Monday, 27 January 2025 - Soorma Hockey Club vs Vedanta Kalinga Lancers | Rourkela

Tuesday, 28 January 2025 - Gonasika vs Hyderabad Toofans | Rourkela

Wednesday, 29 January 2025 - UP Rudras vs Tamil Nadu Dragons | Rourkela

Friday, 31 January 2025 - Semifinal 1: 1st Ranked vs 4th Ranked | Rourkela

Friday, 31 January 2025 - Semifinal 2: 2nd Ranked vs 3rd Ranked | Rourkela

Saturday, 1 February 2025 - 3rd/4th Place Match: Loser of Semifinal 1 vs Loser of Semifinal 2 | Rourkela

Saturday, 1 February 2025 - Final: Winner of Semifinal 1 vs Winner of Semifinal 2 | Rourkela