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Women’s HIL Prepares For Exciting Second Season In Ranchi
The women’s league will take place solely at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi. It features four franchises — Ranchi Royals, SG Pipers, JSW Soorma Hockey Club, and Shrachi Bengal Tigers—competing for the title. The tournament uses a double round-robin format, with each team playing the others twice during the league phase. The top two teams will then advance to the Grand Final scheduled for January 10, 2026.
Last season, Odisha Warriors secured the first Women’s Hockey India League title, while JSW Soorma Hockey Club finished as runners-up after a close final match. The upcoming season is expected to be equally competitive, especially as JSW Soorma Hockey Club aims to go further after leading the league stage and narrowly missing the title. Fans can anticipate seeing both Indian internationals and international stars from hockey strongholds like the Netherlands, Argentina, Belgium, Australia, Spain, and Great Britain action.
