Know all the details about the upcoming Hockey India League 2024-25 along with its schedule, which will run from 28th December to 1st February in a brand new format
On 28th December, the much-anticipated Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 will commence with an extravagant opening ceremony at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. The event is expected to serve as a grand celebration of sports, entertainment, and innovation, featuring enthralling performances by top Indian celebrities under the vibrant theme of ‘Hockey Ka Jashn.’
Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 fixtures schedule, dates, time table, team list, tickets, venue and live streaming telecast broadcast where to watch
Bollywood star Sara Ali Khan and renowned music artist King are anticipated to headline the evening with their electrifying performances. Adding to the grandeur, the globally acclaimed Shiamak Davar Dance Troupe will captivate audiences with their dynamic choreography, creating an energetic atmosphere to set the tone for an exciting season of Hero HIL. In an initiative aimed at bringing fans closer to the action, spectators in Rourkela are being offered free tickets to the opening ceremony as well as all Hero HIL 2024-25 matches.
So excited for Hockey India League 🇮🇳❤️pic.twitter.com/bVtnBOqiGX
— The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) December 21, 2024
Fans attending the ceremony are expected to enjoy interactive experiences such as green-screen photo booths, where they can create personalized hockey-themed memorabilia as keepsakes from the event. Tickets for the opening ceremony and matches are now available for free on Ticketgenie’s website and app.
For those unable to attend in person, the Hero HIL 2024-25 opening ceremony will be broadcast live on DD Sports, Waves, and other Doordarshan Network channels. A live stream will also be accessible on Prasar Bharati’s OTT platform, Waves. Matches will additionally air on Sony Ten 1 (English), Sony Ten 3 (Hindi), and Sony Ten 4 (Tamil and Telugu) in both SD and HD formats, while fans can stream the action live on Sony LIV.
we examine the complete schedule of this tournament:
| Date | Match | Venue |
| 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 SF1 vs Loser of SF2 | Rourkela |
| Saturday, 1 February 2025 | Final: Winner of Semifinal 1 vs Winner of Semifinal 2 | Rourkela |