Overview
- Hosts Ranchi Royals open under lights against SG Pipers on December 28 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium.
- All games follow a double round-robin format, with the top two advancing to the Grand Final on January 10.
- Ranchi Royals replace the withdrawn Odisha Warriors and retain a core of last season’s title-winning players.
- Squads feature international recruits from the Netherlands, Argentina, Belgium, Australia, Spain and Great Britain to raise competitive standards.
- JSW Soorma, captained by Savita with Salima Tete as co-captain, target redemption after finishing runners-up in the inaugural season.