Hockey India League announces free tickets for fans in Ranchi, Rourkela
Hockey India on Tuesday announced free tickets for the upcoming Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 matches in Ranchi and Rourkela.
As explained by HIL Governing Committee chairperson Dilip Tirkey, this move is part of Hockey India’s vision to make the sport more accessible to its supporters.
“This is a historic moment for hockey in India. By offering free tickets, we are ensuring that everyone, regardless of financial status, has the opportunity to experience live hockey at its best. Our goal is to bring the sport closer to the fans and inspire a new generation of players and supporters. Ranchi and Rourkela are cities with a rich hockey heritage, and we want to fill the stadiums with their energy and passion,” said Tirkey.
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HIL governing committee member Bhola Nath Singh echoed Tirkey’s sentiments, saying, “Our fans are at the heart of everything we do. This initiative to offer free tickets is our way of showing appreciation for their unwavering support. We want to ensure that every seat in Ranchi and Rourkela is filled with fans cheering on their favourite teams.”
The men’s HIL will kick off on December 28 in Rourkela at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, with the final scheduled to take place on February 1m 2025.
Meanwhile, the women’s league begins on January 12, 2025 in Ranchi’s Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, with the final slated for January 26.
Free tickets are now available on Ticketgenie’s web portal .