Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Hockey India League 2026: Teams and Matches
The Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 starts on Saturday, 3rd January, in Chennai.
It's a big hockey tournament with eight teams playing across three cities.
Soorma Hockey Club is one of the teams, and they are ready for their first match against the Bengal Tigers on Sunday.
The Bengal Tigers are the champions, and Soorma is preparing well with their captain, Harmanpreet Singh, and coach, Philippe Goldberg.
There are other teams like SG Pipers, Ranchi Royals, and more, each with a mix of Indian and international players.
You can watch the matches on TV or online, and tickets are free.
The final match will be on 26th January in Bhubaneswar.
Hockey India League 2026 starts on 3rd January in Chennai, moving to Ranchi and ending in Bhubaneswar on 26th January.
Eight teams participate, each with 20 players (13 Indian, 7 Overseas), including Soorma Hockey Club, Bengal Tigers, and SG Pipers.
Soorma Hockey Club, led by Captain Harmanpreet Singh and Coach Philippe Goldberg, prepares for their opener against defending champions Bengal Tigers on Sunday.
Matches are broadcast on Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 3, DD Sports, Waves, and HIL YouTube; tickets are free on Ticket Genie portal.
Teams feature a mix of experienced and young players, with notable names like Manpreet Singh, Tom Boon, and Blake Govers.
- Who
- Eight teams including Soorma Hockey Club, Bengal Tigers, SG Pipers, Ranchi Royals, Tamil Nadu Dragons, Hyderabad Toofans, Kalinga Lancers, HIL Governing Council
- What
- Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 season
- When
- Starts on Saturday, 3rd January, 2026; Final on 26th January, 2026
- Where
- Chennai, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar
- Why
- Annual hockey league featuring Indian and international players
- League Start
- Saturday, 3rd January, 2026
- Final
- 26th January, 2026
- Venues
- Chennai, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar
- Teams
- 8 teams with 20 players each (13 Indian, 7 Overseas)
- Broadcast
- Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 3, DD Sports, Waves, HIL YouTube
- Tickets
- Free on Ticket Genie portal
- Soorma's Match
- Sunday against Bengal Tigers
- Soorma's Captain
- Harmanpreet Singh
- Soorma's Coach
- Philippe Goldberg
Sources
Men's HIL: ‘Calm and clear’ Harmanpreet ready to take on reigning champions Bengal
Hockey India League: Soorma Hockey Club Ready To Take On The Champions: Harmanpreet
Hockey India League: From champions Bengal Tigers to revamped SG Pipers, a quick guide to all 8 teams
