*Viewers Across the World to Witness the Talent of Chhattisgarh’s Players from Raipur
*Live Streaming to Give the League National and Global Recognition
TFP Bureau, Raipur, October 18, 2026: JioHotstar, the official streaming partner of the Chhattisgarh Hockey League, will livestream all matches of the tournament, bringing world-class hockey to viewers across the country and beyond. From October 22 to November 1, audiences can watch 18 exciting matches every day from 5:30 PM onwards on JioHotstar, in addition to enjoying the action at the stadium.
The Chhattisgarh Hockey League is India’s first official state-level hockey league to receive recognition from Hockey India. Featuring six franchises representing six cities of the state, the tournament will follow a league format, with the top four teams qualifying for the semi-finals. The final will be played on November 1, 2026.
The league will feature several prominent names in Indian hockey as marquee players, including Olympians Surender Kumar, Pradeep Mor, S.V. Sunil, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Shamsher Singh and Chinglensana Singh Kangujam. These players will lead the six franchise teams, adding to the tournament’s competitive appeal.
Alongside the men’s competition, the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, Chhattisgarh, will organise an exhibition match for women on the opening day. The initiative aims to promote women’s hockey and encourage greater participation in the sport.
Live Streaming to Expand the League’s Reach
Director of Sports and Youth Welfare Smt. Akanksha Shiksha Khalkho said the Chhattisgarh Hockey League marks the beginning of an important chapter in Indian hockey. She said the primary objective is to provide players from the state with opportunities to excel at the state, national and international levels.
She added that livestreaming all matches on JioHotstar would help the league gain national and global recognition, enabling viewers worldwide to witness the talent of Chhattisgarh’s players on the field in Raipur.
Strengthening Hockey and Nurturing Emerging Talent
The Chhattisgarh Hockey League aims to strengthen the hockey ecosystem in the state, create greater opportunities for emerging players and contribute to the sustained development of the national sport.
With the tagline “Chalo Re Sangi, Hockey Khelbo”, the league will highlight Chhattisgarh’s sporting identity, regional pride and growing aspirations in hockey.
To widen the reach of India’s national sport, matches will be available on JioHotstar every day from 5:30 PM in Hindi and Chhattisgarhi, taking the excitement of the league to crores of viewers across the country.
