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The tournament now follows a three-division format with promotion and relegation. 30 teams are divided into three divisions: Division A (12 teams) – Compete for the championship. Division B (10 teams) – Fight for promotion to A.
Division C (8 teams) – Try to move up to B. Bottom teams in each division will be relegated for the next edition. April 4-15, 2025, at Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium, Jhansi.
Division B and C matches start on April 4. Division A matches start on April 8. The final for Division A is on April 15.
Top two teams in Division B move to Division A next season. Top two teams in Division C move to Division B next season. Bottom two teams in Division A drop to Division B.
Bottom two teams in Division B drop to Division C. Division A has four groups of three teams each. Top two teams from each group advance to the quarterfinals on April 12.
Semifinals will be played on April 13. The final and third-place match are on April 15. Divisions B and C follow a league format, with standings determining promotions and relegations.
Win: 3 points Draw: 1 point Loss: 0 points Defending champion Odisha and runner-up Haryana. Other top teams include Punjab, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Bengal, and Tamil Nadu. Comments Latest on Sportstar.
