Free tickets for the forthcoming Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024–25 games in Ranchi and Rourkela have been made available by Hockey India
Hockey India has announced that all tickets for the forthcoming Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024–25 will be free for fans attending games across the two venue in the Jaipal Singh Stadium, Ranchi and the Birsa Munda Stadium in Rourkela as part of a significant push to expand hockey’s reach.
Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 tickets online booking details, ticket price and venue details
Hero Hockey India League (HIL) returns after 7 years, and Rourkela is all set to host 40 of the total 44 matches among 8 teams (Men) including the inaugural match along with the semi-finals and final from December 28 to February 1.
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Tickets for the opening ceremony and all matches of the Hockey India League (HIL) will be completely free and fans can secure their tickets easily through Ticketgenie and experience the excitement live at the stadiums.
Free tickets for Hero Hockey India League are a component of Hockey India’s goal to expand the sport’s reach throughout the nation and increase its accessibility for its ardent supporters. In order to strengthen the bond between the sport and its ardent fans and entice more people to enjoy the excitement of live hockey, Hockey India is forgoing ticket sales money.
Dilip Tirkey, Hero Hockey India League (HIL) Governing committee chairperson shared his excitement by saying, “This is a historic moment for hockey in India. By offering free tickets, we are ensuring that everyone, regardless of financial status, has the opportunity to experience live hockey at its best. Our goal is to bring the sport closer to the fans and inspire a new generation of players and supporters. Ranchi and Rourkela are cities with a rich hockey heritage, and we want to fill the stadiums with their energy and passion.”
Eight men’s teams and four women’s teams will make up this year’s Hero Hockey India League, which offers thrilling, fast-paced games thanks to its recently updated formats.
Hero Hockey India League dates and venue
At the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, the men’s league will begin to play on December 28. The grand finale is set for February 1, 2025.
The women’s league, on the other hand, promises an exciting battle from beginning to end. It starts on January 12, 2025, at Ranchi’s Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium, and the final is scheduled for January 26.
Additionally, in an effort to reach a wider audience, a few men’s and women’s matches will be played at different locations, bringing the distinct thrill of the Hero HIL to new areas.