IPL 2025 Schedule: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 schedule has been officially announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The highly anticipated tournament will kick off on March 22, with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The grand finale is set to take place at the same venue on May 25.
This 18th edition of IPL will feature 74 matches played across 13 venues over a span of 65 days. The league stage is scheduled from March 22 to May 18, followed by the playoffs from May 20 to May 25.
Among the key fixtures, Mumbai Indians (MI) will clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) only once, on April 7 at Wankhede Stadium. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on RCB twice, March 28 in Chennai and May 3 in Bengaluru. The much-awaited CSK vs. MI showdown will also happen twice, first on March 23 in Chennai and then on April 20 in Mumbai.
IPL 2025 Schedule
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially released the schedule for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The season will kick off on March 22 at Eden Gardens, where defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Eden Gardens will also host the grand finale on May 25. The playoffs are set to take place from May 20 to May 25, with Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator scheduled for May 20 and 21 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Qualifier 2 and the final will be held in Kolkata.
On March 23, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will play against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Hyderabad, while IPL’s most successful franchises, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), will clash on the same day.
The league phase will feature 70 matches, with each team playing 14 games. This season, 74 matches will be played across 13 venues over 65 days. Fans can also look forward to two thrilling encounters between CSK and MI in IPL 2025.
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IPL 2025 Schedule Full List
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be an exciting season, with top teams competing for the prestigious title. The tournament will kick off on March 22, 2025, and conclude with the grand finale on May 25, 2025. Matches will be played across multiple venues in India, featuring thrilling encounters between teams like Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Below is the complete schedule for IPL 2025, including match dates, times, venues, and team fixtures.
| IPL 2025 Schedule Full List | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Day | Time | Match | Venue |
| March 22 | Saturday | 7:30 PM | KKR vs RCB | Kolkata |
| March 23 | Sunday | 3:30 PM | SRH vs RR | Hyderabad |
| March 23 | Sunday | 7:30 PM | CSK vs MI | Chennai |
| March 24 | Monday | 7:30 PM | DC vs LSG | Visakhapatnam |
| March 25 | Tuesday | 7:30 PM | GT vs PBKS | Ahmedabad |
| March 26 | Wednesday | 7:30 PM | RR vs KKR | Guwahati |
| March 27 | Thursday | 7:30 PM | SRH vs LSG | Hyderabad |
| March 28 | Friday | 7:30 PM | CSK vs RCB | Chennai |
| March 29 | Saturday | 7:30 PM | GT vs MI | Ahmedabad |
| March 30 | Sunday | 3:30 PM | DC vs SRH | Visakhapatnam |
| March 30 | Sunday | 7:30 PM | RR vs CSK | Guwahati |
| March 31 | Monday | 7:30 PM | MI vs KKR | Mumbai |
| April 1 | Tuesday | 7:30 PM | LSG vs PBKS | Lucknow |
| April 2 | Wednesday | 7:30 PM | RCB vs GT | Bengaluru |
| April 3 | Thursday | 7:30 PM | KKR vs SRH | Kolkata |
| April 4 | Friday | 7:30 PM | LSG vs MI | Lucknow |
| April 5 | Saturday | 3:30 PM | CSK vs DC | Chennai |
| April 5 | Saturday | 7:30 PM | PBKS vs RR | New Chandigarh |
| April 6 | Sunday | 3:30 PM | KKR vs LSG | Kolkata |
| April 6 | Sunday | 7:30 PM | SRH vs GT | Hyderabad |
| April 7 | Monday | 7:30 PM | MI vs RCB | Mumbai |
| April 8 | Tuesday | 7:30 PM | PBKS vs CSK | New Chandigarh |
| April 9 | Wednesday | 7:30 PM | GT vs RR | Ahmedabad |
| April 10 | Thursday | 7:30 PM | RCB vs DC | Bengaluru |
| April 11 | Friday | 7:30 PM | CSK vs KKR | Chennai |
| April 12 | Saturday | 3:30 PM | LSG vs GT | Lucknow |
| April 12 | Saturday | 7:30 PM | SRH vs PBKS | Hyderabad |
| April 13 | Sunday | 3:30 PM | RR vs RCB | Jaipur |
| April 13 | Sunday | 7:30 PM | DC vs MI | Delhi |
| April 14 | Monday | 7:30 PM | LSG vs CSK | Lucknow |
| April 15 | Tuesday | 7:30 PM | PBKS vs KKR | New Chandigarh |
| April 16 | Wednesday | 7:30 PM | DC vs RR | Delhi |
| April 17 | Thursday | 7:30 PM | MI vs SRH | Mumbai |
| April 18 | Friday | 7:30 PM | RCB vs PBKS | Bengaluru |
| April 19 | Saturday | 3:30 PM | GT vs DC | Ahmedabad |
| April 19 | Saturday | 7:30 PM | RR vs LSG | Jaipur |
| April 20 | Sunday | 3:30 PM | PBKS vs RCB | New Chandigarh |
| April 20 | Sunday | 7:30 PM | MI vs CSK | Mumbai |
| April 21 | Monday | 7:30 PM | KKR vs GT | Kolkata |
| April 22 | Tuesday | 7:30 PM | LSG vs DC | Lucknow |
| April 23 | Wednesday | 7:30 PM | SRH vs MI | Hyderabad |
| April 24 | Thursday | 7:30 PM | RCB vs RR | Bengaluru |
| April 25 | Friday | 7:30 PM | CSK vs SRH | Chennai |
| April 26 | Saturday | 7:30 PM | KKR vs PBKS | Kolkata |
| April 27 | Sunday | 3:30 PM | MI vs LSG | Mumbai |
| April 27 | Sunday | 7:30 PM | DC vs RCB | Delhi |
| April 28 | Monday | 7:30 PM | RR vs GT | Jaipur |
| April 29 | Tuesday | 7:30 PM | DC vs KKR | Delhi |
| April 30 | Wednesday | 7:30 PM | CSK vs PBKS | Chennai |
| May 1 | Thursday | 7:30 PM | RR vs MI | Jaipur |
| May 2 | Friday | 7:30 PM | GT vs SRH | Ahmedabad |
| May 3 | Saturday | 7:30 PM | RCB vs CSK | Bengaluru |
| May 4 | Sunday | 3:30 PM | KKR vs RR | Kolkata |
| May 4 | Sunday | 7:30 PM | PBKS vs LSG | Dharamsala |
| May 5 | Monday | 7:30 PM | SRH vs DC | Hyderabad |
| May 6 | Tuesday | 7:30 PM | MI vs GT | Mumbai |
| May 7 | Wednesday | 7:30 PM | KKR vs CSK | Kolkata |
| May 8 | Thursday | 7:30 PM | PBKS vs DC | Dharamsala |
| May 9 | Friday | 7:30 PM | LSG vs RCB | Lucknow |
| May 10 | Saturday | 7:30 PM | SRH vs KKR | Hyderabad |
| May 11 | Sunday | 3:30 PM | PBKS vs MI | Dharamsala |
| May 11 | Sunday | 7:30 PM | DC vs GT | Delhi |
| May 12 | Monday | 7:30 PM | CSK vs RR | Chennai |
| May 13 | Tuesday | 7:30 PM | RCB vs SRH | Bengaluru |
| May 14 | Wednesday | 7:30 PM | GT vs LSG | Ahmedabad |
| May 15 | Thursday | 7:30 PM | MI vs DC | Mumbai |
| May 16 | Friday | 7:30 PM | RR vs PBKS | Jaipur |
| May 17 | Saturday | 7:30 PM | RCB vs KKR | Bengaluru |
| May 18 | Sunday | 3:30 PM | GT vs CSK | Ahmedabad |
| May 18 | Sunday | 7:30 PM | LSG vs SRH | Lucknow |
| May 20 | Tuesday | 7:30 PM | Qualifier 1 | Hyderabad |
| May 21 | Wednesday | 7:30 PM | Eliminator | Hyderabad |
| May 23 | Friday | 7:30 PM | Qualifier 2 | Kolkata |
| May 25 | Sunday | 7:30 PM | Final | Kolkata |
IPL 2025 Alternate Venues
The IPL 2025 season will feature matches beyond the 10 primary venues, with Guwahati, Dharamsala, and Vizag serving as additional locations.
- Guwahati will be Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) alternate home ground, hosting their first two matches. Sanju Samson-led RR will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 26, followed by a clash with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on March 30.
- Vizag returns as Delhi Capitals’ (DC) alternate venue, a role it played in IPL 2024 due to general elections. DC will face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on March 24 and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 30.
- Dharamsala remains Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) alternate home ground, hosting three matches: PBKS vs LSG on May 4, PBKS vs DC on May 8, and PBKS vs Mumbai Indians (MI) on May 11.
The season kicks off in Kolkata on March 22, with Eden Gardens also set to host the IPL 2025 final on May 25. Hyderabad will stage Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator on May 20 and 21, respectively, while Qualifier 2 will take place in Kolkata on May 23.
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IPL 2025 Schedule FAQs
Q.1. When will IPL 2025 start and end?
Ans. IPL 2025 will begin on March 22 and conclude with the final on May 25 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Q.2. Which teams will play the opening match of IPL 2025?
Ans. The opening match will feature Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on March 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Q.3. How many matches will be played in IPL 2025?
Ans. A total of 74 matches will be played across 13 venues during the 65-day tournament.
Q.4. Where will the IPL 2025 playoffs be held?
Ans. Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator will be in Hyderabad, while Qualifier 2 and the final will be in Kolkata.
Q.5. Which teams will play the CSK vs. MI matches in IPL 2025?
Ans. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play Mumbai Indians (MI) on March 23 in Chennai and April 20 in Mumbai.
