FIH Pro League 2024-25 dates announced; India leg matches to be played in February 2025

The FIH Hockey Pro League returns, with the upcoming edition to commence on November 30. The winners from both the men's and women's FIH Pro League will earn a direct entry into the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Netherlands-Belgium.

The Women's FIH Pro League will see Spain make a comeback into the league, while the United States of America have been relegated.

Meanwhile, in the men's league, the winner and runners-up of the Nations Cup, New Zealand and Australia, have decided not to compete in the Men's FIH Pro League 2024-25. Thus, Ireland will not get relegated and will continue to play in the Pro League.

The India leg of the competition will be played from February 15 to 25, 2025, and is likely to be staged in Bhubaneswar. However, Hockey India is yet to finalize the venue for the same.

Indian men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh is eager to compete in the upcoming season of the FIH Pro League. He was quoted as saying in the press release:

“We are eagerly looking forward to the new season of the FIH Hockey Pro League, where the world's top hockey teams compete at the highest level. This tournament showcases the best of international hockey, and we can't wait to get started. What makes this season particularly special for us is that the winners of this season will secure a direct qualification for the Men’s and Women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, adding even more motivation to our campaign.”

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FIH Pro League 2024-25: Venues and dates

Hangzhou, China (30 November - 5 December 2024)

Amsterdam, Netherlands (30 November - 9 December 2024)

Santiago del Estero, Argentina (10-15 December 2024)

Sydney, Australia (4-9 February 2025)

Argentina (19-24 February 2025) - Venue TBD

India (15-25 February 2025) - Venue TBD

Valencia, Spain (7-8 June 2025)

Amsterdam, Netherlands (7-15 June 2025)

London, Great Britain (14-22 June 2025)

Antwerp, Belgium (14-29 June 2025)

Berlin, Germany (21-29 June 2025)