| Most recent season or competition: 2024–25 Hockey India League | |
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| Founded | 2013 |
|---|---|
| First season | 2013 |
| Administrator | Hockey India |
| No. of teams | 8 |
| Country |  India |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Most recent champion(s) | Kalinga Lancers (2017) |
| Tournament format | |
| Official website | Website |
 2024–25 Hockey India League | |
Hockey India League is a professional field hockey league in India. It is organized by Hockey India, the governing body for the sport in India.[1] It is considered one of the major sports leagues of the country.[2]
It was founded in 2013 as a part of Hockey India's attempt to develop an International Hockey Federation sanctioned league after the un-sanctioned World Series Hockey, began in 2012.[3] The first season took place in 2013.[4] It proved to be a financial success for Hockey India, who were in financial disarray before the league began. In 2015, it was reported that the federation earned a profit from multiple revenues.[5]
The most recent champion of the Hockey India League is Kalinga Lancers, who won the tournament in 2017. Previously, Ranchi Rhinos, Delhi Waveriders, Ranchi Rays and Punjab Warriors have also won the league.[6] The next season of Hockey India League is set to be played from 2024 to 2025.
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