Overview
- Ranchi Royals enter as a new franchise replacing the withdrawn Odisha Warriors while retaining much of the title-winning core.
- All matches are staged at Ranchi’s Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium.
- Four teams—Ranchi Royals, SG Pipers, JSW Soorma Hockey Club and Shrachi Bengal Tigers—meet twice each before the top two contest the final.
- The opener features hosts Ranchi Royals against SG Pipers on December 28 under lights.
- Broadcast is on Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 3 and DD Sports, with streaming on Waves and the Hockey India League YouTube channel, and tickets are available for free via TickeGenie.