The league will feature 34 matches in 28 days and will be played in five franchisee cities -- Delhi, Jalandhar, Lucknow, Mumbai and Ranchi.
The opening ceremony will be held on January 14 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi just before the first match in which Delhi Waveriders will face Jaypee Punjab Warriors, featuring Australian hockey star Jamie Dwyer.
Jalandhar will host the second match at Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium where the home team Jaypee Punjab Warriors will face Ranchi Rhinos January 16.
On the same day, Mumbai Magicians will later play their first match in New Delhi against Delhi Waveriders.
Uttar Pradesh Wizards will commence their contest against Jaypee Punjab Warriors in Jalandhar January 17.
Ranchi Rhinos' Bisra Munda Hockey Stadium will host its first match on January 18 against Mumbai Magicians.
The first home match of Uttar Pradesh Wizards will be played on January 19 against Delhi Waveriders at Guru Gobind Singh Sports College in Lucknow. MORE
