# Womens HIL 2025: Teams, Schedule, Venue, Squads & Streaming

URL: https://technosports.co.in/womens-hil-2025-teams-schedule-venue-squads/  
Published: 2025-01-11  
Updated: 2025-01-11  
Author: REMYA BABU S

Womens HIL 2025: The much anticipated **inaugural [Women’s Hockey India League (HIL)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024%E2%80%9325_Hockey_India_League)** is set to kick off on **January 12, 2025**, in **Ranchi, Jharkhand**, promising a thrilling showdown of talent and fierce competition. Following in the footsteps of the Men’s HIL, this historic event will feature **four elite teams**, battling it out in a **double roundrobin format**, culminating in a grand final on **January 26, 2025**.

> The players are ready, the stage is set, and history is about to be made as the inaugural edition of the Women’s Hockey India League begins this weekend on 12 January 2025.  
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> Read the full Story👇[#HockeyIndiaLeague](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HockeyIndiaLeague?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@TheHockeyIndia](https://twitter.com/TheHockeyIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@HockeyIndiaLeag](https://twitter.com/HockeyIndiaLeag?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)[https://t.co/AQUMpdtRiS](https://t.co/AQUMpdtRiS)
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> — International Hockey Federation (@FIH_Hockey) [January 9, 2025](https://twitter.com/FIH_Hockey/status/1877263671128183271?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## ***Womens HIL 2025: Teams, Squads, Venue, Live Streaming & Everything You Need to Know***

### **Teams and Captains**

The Women’s HIL will showcase four powerhouse teams, each led by seasoned captains and backed by renowned international coaches.

> With Women’s Hockey India League 2025, a first of its kind, starting soon, players and coaches share their hopes for the upcoming tournament  
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> ✍️ [@tunirbee](https://twitter.com/tunirbee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#HockeyIndiaLeague](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HockeyIndiaLeague?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#Hockey](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hockey?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/DZ10ezhRtk](https://t.co/DZ10ezhRtk)
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> — TNIE Karnataka (@XpressBengaluru) [January 8, 2025](https://twitter.com/XpressBengaluru/status/1876860534726762795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

1. **Soorma Hockey Club**
  - **Captains**: Co-captains **Savita Punia** and **Salima Tete**
  - **Coach**: **Jude Menezes**, former Olympian and ex-Japan women’s team coach
2. **Delhi SG Pipers**
  - **Captain**: **Navneet Kaur**
  - **Vice-Captain**: **Emma Puvrez (Belgium)**
  - **Coach**: **Dave Smolenaars (Netherlands)**
3. **Odisha Warriors**
  - **Captain**: **Neha Goyal**
  - **Vice-Captain**: **Ishika Chaudhary**
  - **Coach**: **Janneke Schopman**, former head coach of India’s women’s team
4. **Rarh Bengal Tigers**
  - **Captain**: **Udita Duhan**
  - **Coach**: **Glenn Turner (Australia)**, a two-time World Cup winner

### **Womens HIL 2025** **Tournament Format and Schedule**

The tournament will follow a **double round-robin format**, with each team playing against the others twice. The **top two teams** at the end of the league stage will qualify for the final.

> [#THP](https://twitter.com/hashtag/THP?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Top hockey fixtures and events to look out for in 2025   
> Mark your cards for another big year in hockey, culminating with the 2025 EuroHockey Championships Dec 28 – Feb 1 Men’s Hockey India League, Ranchi/Rourkela Jan 12-26 Women’s Hockey India Leagu… [https://t.co/Pt9tJuk9Hy](https://t.co/Pt9tJuk9Hy)
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> — World Hockey News (@WorldHockeyNews) [January 1, 2025](https://twitter.com/WorldHockeyNews/status/1874388453955121368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Here’s the full schedule:

| **Date** | **Match** | **Time (IST)** | **Venue** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12 Jan 2025 | Delhi SG Pipers vs Odisha Warriors | 8:40 PM | Ranchi |
| 13 Jan 2025 | Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers vs Soorma HC | 6:00 PM | Ranchi |
| 14 Jan 2025 | Delhi SG Pipers vs Shrachi Tigers | 6:00 PM | Ranchi |
| 15 Jan 2025 | Odisha Warriors vs Soorma HC | 6:00 PM | Ranchi |
| 17 Jan 2025 | Delhi SG Pipers vs Soorma HC | 8:15 PM | Rourkela |
| 26 Jan 2025 | Finals | 8:15 PM | Ranchi |

*Most matches will be held at the **Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Stadium**, Ranchi, with two matches scheduled in Rourkela.*

### **Womens HIL 2025** **Prize Money**

The stakes are high, with a massive **INR 1.5 crore** reserved for the champions. The **runners up** will take home **INR 1 crore**, while the **third placed team** will earn **INR 50 lakh**.

### **Womens HIL 2025** **Live Streaming & Telecast Details**

> IT'S TIME FOR WOMEN'S HOCKEY TO TAKE CENTER STAGE! 🌟   
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> The Hockey India League 2024-25 Women's Schedule is out! 🏑  
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> Join the excitement from Jan 12-26, 2025![#HockeyIndiaLeague](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HockeyIndiaLeague?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#HILisBack](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HILisBack?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#HILWomensHockey](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HILWomensHockey?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#HILSchedule](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HILSchedule?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#GameOn](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GameOn?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)[@IndiaSports](https://twitter.com/IndiaSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@Media_SAI](https://twitter.com/Media_SAI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@TheHockeyIndia](https://twitter.com/TheHockeyIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)… [pic.twitter.com/8TuU80QXln](https://t.co/8TuU80QXln)
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> — Doordarshan Sports (@ddsportschannel) [December 9, 2024](https://twitter.com/ddsportschannel/status/1866082220311801970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Cricket isn’t the only sport that’ll keep you glued to your screens this January. Catch the Women’s HIL action live on **Sony Sports Network** and **DD Sports**. Fans can also stream the matches live on **Sony LIV**.

### **Women’s HIL 2025 Squads**

Each team boasts a blend of Indian and international stars. Here’s a look at the squads:

#### **Delhi SG Pipers**

- **Defenders**: Emma Puvrez (Belgium), Stephanie De Groof (Belgium), Giselle Anne Ansley (Great Britain)
- **Midfielders**: Xan Gerdien De Waard (Netherlands), Khaidem Shileima Chanu
- **Forwards**: Navneet Kaur, Charlotte Watson (Great Britain), Mumtaz Khan
- **Goalkeepers**: Bichu Devi Kharibam, Elodie Picard (Belgium)

> The stage is set for an epic showdown.  
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> The Hockey India League (Women's) begins on 12th January at 6 PM.  
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> Catch all the action live on DD Sports and Waves OTT. [@HockeyIndiaLeag](https://twitter.com/HockeyIndiaLeag?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@WAVES_OTT](https://twitter.com/WAVES_OTT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@ddsportschannel](https://twitter.com/ddsportschannel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#HockeyIndiaLeague](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HockeyIndiaLeague?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#WomensHockeyIndiaLeague](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WomensHockeyIndiaLeague?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#DDSports](https://twitter.com/hashtag/DDSports?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#LiveOnWaves](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LiveOnWaves?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/jAOinvjAab](https://t.co/jAOinvjAab)
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> — Doordarshan National दूरदर्शन नेशनल (@DDNational) [January 10, 2025](https://twitter.com/DDNational/status/1877672960510812178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

#### **Odisha Warriors**

- **Defenders**: Ishika Chaudhary, Claire Colwil (Australia), Lilly Paulin Stoffelsma (Germany)
- **Midfielders**: Neha Goyal, Yibbi Jansen (Netherlands), Kaitlin Jaye Nobbs (Australia)
- **Forwards**: Freeke Georgette Marie (Netherlands), Michelle Fillet (Netherlands)
- **Goalkeepers**: Jocelyn Bartram (Australia), Madhuri Kindo

#### **Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers**

- **Defenders**: Udita, Upton Roisin (Ireland), Marina Lalramnghaki
- **Midfielders**: Eva Roma Maria de Goede (Netherlands), Sarah Hawkshaw (Ireland)
- **Forwards**: Vandana Katariya, Lalremsiami, Beauty Dung Dung
- **Goalkeepers**: Grace O Hanlon (New Zealand), Jennifer Rizzo (USA)

#### **Soorma Hockey Club**

- **Defenders**: Nikki Pradhan, Penny Squibb (Australia)
- **Midfielders**: Salima Tete, Maria Verschoor
- **Forwards**: Sharmila Devi, Charlotte Englebert (Belgium)
- **Goalkeepers**: Savita Punia, Natalia Salvador (Chile)

> With the Women’s [#HeroHIL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeroHIL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) inching closer, we introduce you to all of the teams! [#HockeyIndiaLeague](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HockeyIndiaLeague?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#HockeyKaJashn](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HockeyKaJashn?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) | [@TheHockeyIndia](https://twitter.com/TheHockeyIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/8X1XtUeF51](https://t.co/8X1XtUeF51)
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> — Hockey India League (@HockeyIndiaLeag) [January 10, 2025](https://twitter.com/HockeyIndiaLeag/status/1877659983795429601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

### **Why Women’s HIL Matters**

The Women’s Hockey India League is not just another tournament; it is a **landmark event for women’s hockey in India**. It provides a platform for **young players** to showcase their skills alongside international stars, further boosting the growth of the sport.

With the tournament happening in a **World Cup year**, all eyes will be on players like Salima Tete, Vandana Katariya, and Navneet Kaur, who will look to carry their stellar form into the league.

## FAQs

### When does the Women’s HIL start?

*The Women’s HIL begins on **January 12, 2025**, in Ranchi*

### Where can I watch the matches?

*Matches will be telecasted on **Sony Sports Network** and **DD Sports** and live streamed on **Sony LIV***

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