Dream11 Fantasy Hockey: Pick Your Stars and Strike for Glory

In fantasy hockey you choose real players from the two teams in a match. Your team earns points when those players score goals, create assists, make saves or contribute in defence. As in other sports on Dream11, you also name a captain and vice-captain who earn bonus multipliers.

Hockey matches are relatively low-scoring, which makes each goal and assist valuable. Contests are free to enter today, and where rewards are offered, they are non-cash with terms listed on the contest page.

Check the lineup composition rules in the app, since they decide how many players you pick from each position.

• Goals, including field goals and penalty corner conversions.
• Assists and passes that lead to shots.
• Saves and clean sheets for goalkeepers and defenders.
• Defensive actions such as tackles and interceptions.
• Negative actions such as cards or conceded goals may reduce points.

The official app lists the current scoring values, and these can change. Use it as the final reference whenever you plan your lineup.

Penalty corners are among the most important scoring chances in hockey. A team that wins many corners and has a strong drag-flicker can create a steady stream of goals. When you build a fantasy team, check which players take the corners, how many corners their team usually earns and how reliable their conversion rate is.

Defensive corner specialists also matter, because teams that defend corners well can protect clean sheets. Combining a drag-flicker with a solid goalkeeper can provide balance between attack and defence.

Some teams press high up the pitch, win the ball near the opposition circle and create quick chances. Others defend deep and strike on the counter. A pressing team facing a side that struggles to build from the back may produce more attacking opportunities for its forwards and midfielders, while a deep defending team might offer a clean-sheet chance for its defenders and keeper.

Tournament pressure also plays a role. In a group stage, a team that needs a win may attack more aggressively, while a team that has already qualified might rotate its squad. Reading these situations helps you decide whether to back attackers or defenders.

1. 1

   Confirm the lineup

   Check that your chosen players are starting and note any late changes.

2. 2

   Review recent results

   Look at goals scored and conceded in recent matches.

3. 3

   Study the opposition

   A forward against a weaker defence has a better chance to score.

4. 4

   Check set-piece roles

   Know who takes corners and penalty strokes.

5. 5

   Lock your team before the start

   Choose captains and save your team in advance.

Hockey features international tournaments, domestic leagues and national team matches. International competitions tend to have strong tactical structure, while domestic leagues can be more open and unpredictable. Whichever competition you choose, spend time watching a few matches to get a feel for tempo, pressing and how often teams create chances.

• Forgetting to check penalty corner takers.
• Selecting a full squad of forwards and leaving the defence thin.
• Not confirming that your players are in the starting lineup.
• Choosing a captain who only plays a few minutes.
• Making changes after the lock and finding the team unchanged.

Hockey rewards patience. Watch a few full matches, learn how each team creates chances, and use that knowledge to guide your picks.

Choose a match between teams you have seen play. Check the lineups, pick a goalkeeper facing plenty of shots or likely to keep a clean sheet, add defenders and midfielders with steady involvement, and include forwards who take set pieces. Name a captain who is central to the attack, save the team and watch the game. After the final whistle, review how your picks performed and use that knowledge in the next contest.

Take breaks, set time limits and avoid chasing results. For account help, use the login guide and app download guide, and read the terms and conditions and disclaimer. To compare hockey with other sports, visit the games page or the football guide.