The second edition of the revived Men's Hockey India League (HIL) is set to begin on Saturday, January 3rd, in Chennai. The opening match features hosts Tamil Nadu Dragons against last season's runners-up, Hyderabad Toofans. This season introduces a single round-robin format with the top four teams advancing to knockout stages. The league will travel to multiple cities, concluding with the final on January 26th, and will showcase top Indian and international players.