Hockey India League Auction Highlights: Check out all top buys from HIL 2026 auction – Updates, Blog

Jasper Brinkman, Bram Van Battum unsold

Jasper Brinkman, Bram Van Battum both fail to generate any interest from the teams in the auction room.

Loick Luypaert will represent Ranchi Royals

Loick Luypaert will play for Ranchi Royals. Sold for base price of Rs 10 lakh! 

Victor Charlet is unsold!

Victor Charlet of France is unsold. He was one of the star players in the previous season. 

Van Oost Maxime goes unsold

After that massive bidding war, the room has fizzled out once again. No takers for Van Oost Maxime.

A massive bidding war for Sander De Wijn

Tamil Nadu Dragons and Delhi SG Pipers start the bidding war for Sander De Wijn. The bid has zoomed past Rs 30 lakh.

Delhi SG Pipers drop out but before Tamil Nadu Dragons drop out, UP Rudras (read Hockey India) come in.

The Rudras stint is brief. Tamil Nadu Dragons stay on top and they rope in Sander De Wijn for Rs 36 lakh – the costliest player in 2026 HIL auction until now!

Tommy Willens is unsold

Tommy Willens is the first overseas defender in fray. He is unsold.

Jeet Pal is unsold!

Jeet Pal is the final Indian midfielder in contention. No takers.

Now we'll move to overseas defenders!

Sushil Dhanwar sold to Tamil Nadu Dragons

Tamil Nadu Dragons open the bidding for Sushil Dhanwar. That remains the only bid. Dhanwar will play for the Dragons!

Ashish Topno unsold

28-year-old Ashish Topno, who has represented India twice, is unsold as well.

Love Kumar, Bipin BR go unsold

Love Kumar and Bipin BR find no takers. They'll remain unsold.