NEW DELHI: The 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 will be held in Jhansi. The event will take place from 4th April to 15th April at Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium. The tournament follows the new division-based format introduced in the womenโs championship in March. This format includes promotion and relegation, making the competition more intense.
Teams and Format
A total of 30 teams will compete. The tournament is divided into three divisions: A, B, and C.
- Division A: Top 12 teams will fight for the title. The bottom two will be relegated to Division B.
- Division B: 10 teams will compete for promotion to Division A. The bottom two will be relegated to Division C.
- Division C: 8 teams will battle for a spot in Division B. The top two teams will be promoted.
Each team plays league matches within its division. Division A will have a knockout stage after the league phase.
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Division A โ Teams & Pools
Pool A: Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Punjab, Hockey Madhya Pradesh
Pool B: Hockey Haryana, Hockey Maharashtra, Hockey Jharkhand
Pool C: Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, Hockey Bengal
Pool D: Manipur Hockey, Hockey Karnataka, Le Puducherry Hockey
Each team will play against every opponent in their respective pools. The top two teams from each pool will enter the Quarterfinals on 12th April. The Semifinals take place on 13th April. The Final and 3rd/4th place match will be held on 15th April. The bottom two teams from Division A will be relegated to Division B for the next season.
Division B โ Teams & Pools
Pool A: Hockey Chandigarh, Goans Hockey, Telangana Hockey, Hockey Andhra Pradesh, Hockey Uttarakhand
Pool B: Delhi Hockey, Hockey Mizoram, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey, Kerala Hockey, Assam Hockey
The top two teams will earn promotion to Division A for the next edition, while the bottom two will be relegated to Division C.
Division C โ Teams & Pools
Pool A: Hockey Rajasthan, Hockey Arunachal, Hockey Jammu & Kashmir, Tripura Hockey
Pool B: Chhattisgarh Hockey, Hockey Himachal, Hockey Association of Bihar, Hockey Gujarat
The top two teams will be promoted to Division B.
Points System
- Win: 3 points
- Draw: 1 point
- Loss: 0 points
Division A will conclude with knockouts, while Divisions B and C will determine standings based on points.
Statements from Officials
Hockey India President Dr. Dilip Tirkey said,
โThis format worked well in the womenโs event. We expect thrilling matches and a high level of competition.โ
Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh added,
โThis tournament is crucial for scouting talent. With promotion and relegation at stake, players will push themselves to perform at their best.โ
Opening Matches โ 4th April
The tournament will start with exciting clashes in Division C:
- Hockey Rajasthan vs Tripura Hockey
- Hockey Arunachal vs Hockey Jammu & Kashmir
- Chhattisgarh Hockey vs Hockey Gujarat
- Hockey Himachal vs Hockey Association of Bihar
Later, Division B matches will be played:
- Hockey Chandigarh vs Hockey Andhra Pradesh
- Goans Hockey vs Hockey Uttarakhand
- Delhi Hockey vs Kerala Hockey
- Hockey Mizoram vs Assam Hockey
Matches start at 7:00 AM IST.
The 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 promises high-intensity action and thrilling performances in this new format. The fight for promotion, relegation, and the national title will keep fans engaged throughout the tournament.
