The 2001–02 English Hockey League season took place from September 2001 until May 2002. The men's title was won by Reading with the women's title going to Slough. There were no playoffs to determine champions after the regular season but there was a competition for the top four clubs called the Premiership tournament which culminated with men's & women's finals on 6 May. The Men's Cup was won by Cannock and the Women's Cup was won by Ipswich.