India’s national broadcaster, Prasar Bharati, has announced that it has joined hands with Hockey India to become the official broadcast partner of Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25. 

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in a ceremony between Shri Abhishek Agarwal, deputy director general sports, Prasar Bharati, and Shri Bhola Nath Singh, secretary general, Hockey India

The signing ceremony was graced by Shri Navneet Sehgal, chairman, Prasar Bharati; Shri Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO, Prasar Bharati; Shri Ashok Tanden, member of the Prasar Bharati Board; and Shri Sekar J Manoharan, Hockey India Treasurer. 

The league will be broadcasted live across the nation through Doordarshan and Prasar Bharati’s new OTT platform, Waves.

In addition to the live match broadcasts, the content will be multilingual and include exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage, offering fans a more engaging experience.

Sehgal said, “This is a proud moment for hockey, a sport that has captured the hearts of millions of Indians, and for Prasar Bharati, as we come together to bring the Hockey India League to every corner of the country. Our goal is to showcase this prestigious league to households across India, including remote towns and villages where future hockey stars are emerging. With Doordarshan’s extensive reach and our OTT platform, Waves, we will ensure that the Hockey India League becomes a national celebration, inspiring a deeper connection between the sport and its fans. Together, we aim to elevate hockey’s prominence and turn it into a true festival for the entire nation.”

Agarwal added, “With back-to-back Olympic medals, Indian hockey has reignited a deep passion among sports enthusiasts. Through this partnership, Doordarshan is proud to support the continued revival of Indian hockey by delivering world-class coverage of the Hockey India League. Our goal is to ensure that fans across India and beyond can experience the excitement of both the men’s and women’s leagues. By broadcasting on DD Sports and the Waves platform, we are making the league more accessible than ever, giving it the exposure and visibility that a sport of such rich heritage deserves.”

Singh said, “The upcoming season of the Hockey India League is historic, with the debut of the Women’s Hockey India League alongside the men’s competition. Doordarshan’s unparalleled reach will allow us to bring the excitement of hockey to homes across India, connecting fans from every region to their favourite sport. We are grateful to Prasar Bharati for their vital role in making this possible and for being such an integral part of this important moment in world of hockey. This partnership marks a significant step toward growing the sport further and ensuring that hockey continues to thrive and inspire across the nation.”