The second season of the Women's Hockey India League is set to begin in Ranchi, featuring four teams: Ranchi Royals, SG Pipers, JSW Soorma Hockey Club, and Shrachi Bengal Tigers. The Odisha Warriors, last season's champions, have withdrawn and been replaced by Ranchi Royals. All teams will play each other twice, with the top two advancing to the final. Key players like Neha Goyal and Rutuja Pisal are expected to feature for the Ranchi Royals.