Vedanta Kalinga Lancers held their nerve in a high-intensity Final to defeat Ranchi Royals 3–2 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, clinching the Men’s Hero Hockey India League title in front of their home crowd after a gripping contest that went down to the final minute.

SG Pipers lifted the Women’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 title after edging past Shrachi Bengal Tigers in a tense shootout, following a 1–1 draw in regulation time in a gripping Final.