Indian hockey fans have a busy winter and spring ahead. The Hero Hockey India League returns in January 2027, and India’s men’s and women’s teams also play in the 2026-27 FIH Pro League. Here is what is known so far.
Hero Hockey India League 2027
The third season since the league’s return is scheduled for January 2027. The men’s competition will be hosted in three cities: Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad and Delhi. The women’s competition will be held in Bhubaneswar.
Auction and registration
Player registration for the 2027 auction opened on 15 May 2026 and closed on 24 July. The auction was set for September 2026. We did not find a confirmed fixture list or the broadcast details for the 2027 season, so check the Hockey India website for updates. In the last season, matches were listed at 6:15 pm and 8:15 pm IST, so evening viewing is likely again.
FIH Pro League 2026-27
The new Pro League season runs from 8 December 2026 to 27 June 2027, with 144 matches across the men’s and women’s competitions. Each competition features nine teams. India’s men and women will each play 16 matches, across home and away legs.
Key stages
The season starts in Argentina on 8 December, followed by a stage in Valencia, Spain, from 14 to 22 December. India’s women are listed in Argentina from 9 to 14 February 2027. The final stages in June include events in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, and India are listed in each of them.
Why the schedule matters
The Pro League gives India regular matches against the world’s top teams, and results count towards the standings. The Hockey India League, in contrast, gives domestic players a chance to share a dressing room with overseas stars.
Where to watch
Broadcast details for both competitions were not confirmed in the sources we found. Check the FIH and Hockey India channels for streaming information as the dates approach. Keep both calendars bookmarked, since venues for several Pro League stages were still to be confirmed.
What to watch for
Watch how India’s squads use the Pro League matches to prepare, and which overseas players join the franchises in the HIL. The three host cities for the men’s league should also make it easier for fans to attend matches.
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