The Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) returns for the 2025–26 season with a compact, high-intensity format that puts the spotlight firmly on elite women’s hockey in India.
Set entirely in Ranchi, the tournament runs from December 28, 2025, to January 10, 2026, and features four teams competing in a double round-robin before the final. Odisha Warriors go into the tournament as the defending champions.
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According to Hockey India’s announcement, the women’s league once again opens the HIL calendar, setting the tone ahead of the men’s competition in January.
Women’s HIL 2025/26 Schedule
Below is the full match list for the Women’s HIL 2025–26. All matches will be played in Ranchi. Results will be updated as the tournament progresses.
| Date | Match | Time (IST)/ Result |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, Sun | Ranchi Royals vs SG Pipers | SG Pipers win 2-0 |
| Dec 29, Mon | Soorma Hockey Club vs Shrachi Bengal Tigers | Bengal Tigers win 1-0 |
| Dec 30, Tue | Ranchi Royals vs Shrachi Bengal Tigers | Ranchi win 5-0 |
| Dec 31, Wed | SG Pipers vs Soorma Hockey Club | SG Pipers win 1-0 |
| Jan 1, Thu | SG Pipers vs Shrachi Bengal Tigers | Bengal Tigers win 4-3 on penalties |
| Jan 2, Fri | Ranchi Royals vs Soorma Hockey Club | Royals win 2-0 |
| Jan 3, Sat | Soorma Hockey Club vs SG Pipers | SG Pipers win 3-1 |
| Jan 4, Sun | Shrachi Bengal Tigers vs Ranchi Royals | Bengal Tigers win 1-0 |
| Jan 5, Mon | Soorma Hockey Club vs Ranchi Royals | Soorma win 2-1 |
| Jan 6, Tue | SG Pipers vs Shrachi Bengal Tigers | Bengal Tigers win 7-6 on penalties |
| Jan 7, Wed | Shrachi Bengal Tigers vs Soorma Hockey Club | Soorma win 3-2 |
| Jan 8, Thu | SG Pipers vs Ranchi Royals | Royals win 5-2 |
| Jan 10, Sat | Final | 8:15 PM |
Where to Watch Women’s HIL 2025/26
Fans can follow the Women’s Hockey India League live across multiple platforms:
- TV channel: Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 3, DD Sports
- Live stream: HIL YouTube channel
Women’s HIL 2025/26 Prize Money
Hockey India has confirmed a strong prize pool for the women’s league, rewarding both team success and individual excellence.
| Category | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Champions | ₹1.5 crore |
| Runners-up | ₹1.5 crore |
| Third Place | ₹50 lakh |
| Player of the Tournament | ₹20 lakh |
| Best Goalkeeper | ₹5 lakh |
| Top Scorer | ₹5 lakh |
| Up-and-Coming Player | ₹5 lakh |
| Player of the Match | ₹0.5 lakh |
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