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.
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
