Cobras secure major global technology partnership - HCLTech

The Melbourne Cobras are proud to announce HCLTech, a leading global technology company, as a Gold Partner. This strategic partnership will uplift the digital landscape of Victorian hockey, streamlining operations and enhancing the experience of players, fans and members. 

Through this partnership, HCLTech will lead a comprehensive digital transformation across Hockey Victoria’s ecosystem. This includes modernising commercial platforms and uplifting website capabilities to better serve the community. 

By leveraging automation, analytics and Artificial Intelligence, HCLTech will help the Melbourne Cobras, Hockey Club Melbourne and Hockey Victoria stay at the forefront of sports innovation, both locally and internationally. 

“The partnership with HCLTech provides an exciting platform for long-term collaboration between India and Australia as it relates to hockey, innovation and technology,” said Andrew Skillern, CEO of Hockey Victoria.  
 
“We look forward to a long and successful relationship as we embark on this digital transformation journey together.” 
 

“HCLTech is proud to partner with Hockey Victoria on the launch of the Melbourne Cobras. We bring deep experience in building scalable, data-driven fan engagement platforms for leading sporting organizations globally,” said Sonia Eland, Executive Vice President and Country Manager, Australia and New Zealand, HCLTech.  

“By applying similar expertise here, we aim to create a connected, immersive experience that strengthens community engagement and supports the continued growth of hockey across Australia and India.” 
 

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to supercharging progress, enabling Victorian hockey to lead the way in digital assets, infrastructure and fan engagement. 

 
About HCLTech:  
HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, High Tech, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit hcltech.com. 

About Hockey Victoria: 
Hockey Victoria is the State Sporting Association responsible for the delivery of all Hockey in Victoria. We administer and develop competition and events for 15,000 participants from over 140 clubs across the state. With 90,000 registered participants nationally in 2025, hockey remains one of Australia’s most popular participation sports. 
 
Additionally, HV manage two Hockey One Franchises including the Hockey Club Melbourne and the newly launched Melbourne Cobras. The teams play in the national Hockey One League. In 2025, HC Melbourne Men won the Hockey One title for the second time in a row. The women’s team also secured silver in an incredibly successful year.  

About Hockey One: 
Hockey One (H1) is Australia’s highest level hockey competition for both male and female players with a host of international talent across the league. There are currently eight (8) teams, each with a men’s and a women’s team playing under the same team name including Adelaide Fire, Canberra Chill, NSW Pride, Brisbane Blaze, Perth Thundersticks, Tassie Tigers, Hockey Club Melbourne and now, the Melbourne Cobras. 
 
The league which is heading into its sixth season is seeing a rise in international players, profile and broadcast exposure. The games have been internationally broadcast across Asia, Africa, USA and the Middle East. All games are broadcast locally live and free on 7plus and globally through Hockey One’s Global Pass. 

Media Contact: 
Greta Hutchings  
Marketing & Communications Manager | Hockey Victoria  
Email: ghutchings@hockeyvictoria.org.au  
P: 3 9448 2108