New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Following a year of significant achievements, the Indian Hockey team will enter 2026 with an action-packed schedule featuring several marquee international tournaments.

From the pursuit of the FIH Men's World Cup to the defence of their Asian Games title in Japan, the upcoming year will be defined by high-priority international fixtures, as per a press release from Hockey India.

The second season of the Hockey India League (HIL), following its successful revival, will mark the beginning of the new year. The Women's HIL will conclude on January 10 in Ranchi, while the Men's Hero HIL will run from January 3 to January 26. Matches will be held across Chennai, Ranchi, and Bhubaneswar, with the final scheduled for the Ka...