The 1989–90 English Hockey League season took place from October 1989 until May 1990. The Men's National League was sponsored by Poundstretcher and was won by Hounslow. The top four teams qualified to take part in the Poundstretcher League Cup tournament which was won by Havant. The Women's National League was introduced for the first time and the inaugural Women's National League title sponsored by Typhoo was won by Slough. The Men's Hockey Association Cup was won by Havant and the Women's Cup (National Club Championship finals) was won by Sutton Coldfield.