Bhubaneswar, January 7: As the Hero Hockey India League 2025-2026 prepares to return to the home of hockey in Bhubaneswar from January 17, the tickets have gone live. Hockey India has announced that tickets will be free of cost for fans keen on catching the action live.
The mega League will see its grand finale being held on January 26.
Hero Hockey India League (HIL) Governing committee chairperson Dr Dilip Tirkey said, “As the Hero Hockey India League returns to the hockey hub of India in Bhubaneswar, there is certainly a lot of excitement among hockey fans in the region to come watch their favourite stars live in action.”
“To encourage more fans to come to the stadium and enjoy the thrilling matches, Hockey India has made the tickets free of cost. I believe this will encourage more fans from across Odisha to come to Bhubaneswar and watch some exciting hockey," said Tirkey.
HIL governing committee member Bhola Nath Singh also encouraged fans to come watch the matches live.
He said, “Hero HIL will culminate in Bhubaneswar on 26th January and we expect hockey fans to come and enjoy #hockeykajashn. It was our aim to increase the fanbase for our sport across regions and I believe the final in Bhubaneswar will witness a packed stadium.”
An impressive roster of eight men’s teams and four women’s teams are part of the League, offering fast-paced, exciting games through their newly revamped formats.
In the Men's Hero HIL, Vedanta Kalinga Lancers are leading the points table in its first phase in Chennai while in the Women's HIL, SG Pipers have already booked their final spot as table toppers.
For free tickets visit, one can visit ticket genie’s web portal: https://ticketgenie.in/event/Hero-Hockey-India-League-2025-26 and app, ensuring that the excitement of world-class hockey is accessible to all.
All information about the Hockey India League can also be found on the newly launched website: https://hockeyindialeague.com/.
All matches of the Hero Hockey India League will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 3 and DD Sports. The matches will also be live-streamed on Waves and the Hockey India League YouTube channel.
