IPL 2025: Full Schedule, Venues, and Match Timings – Everything You Need to Know

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is all set to return with a bang! Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting another thrilling season packed with powerful batting, exceptional bowling, and nail-biting finishes. With 10 teams, 74 matches, and multiple venues, this season promises to be bigger and better.

IPL 2025 Kick-Off and Grand Finale

Opening Match: March 22, 2025 – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Final Match: May 25, 2025 – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Total Matches: 74
Format: Group Stage + Playoffs
Venues: 13 across India

What’s New in IPL 2025?

This season comes with exciting updates, making the league even more thrilling:

New Venues: Matches will be played in Guwahati, Dharamsala, and Visakhapatnam.
More Double Headers: There will be 12 double-header days, making weekends action-packed.
Increased Competition: The group-stage format introduced in 2022 remains, ensuring high-stakes encounters.

IPL 2025 Teams and Group Division

Group A

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Group B

Mumbai Indians (MI)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Each team will play 14 league matches—seven at home and seven away—before the top four teams advance to the playoffs.

Full IPL 2025 Schedule

Date	Time (IST)	Match	Venue
March 22	7:30 PM	KKR vs RCB	Kolkata
March 23	3:30 PM	SRH vs RR	Hyderabad
March 23	7:30 PM	CSK vs MI	Chennai
March 24	7:30 PM	DC vs LSG	Visakhapatnam
March 25	7:30 PM	GT vs PBKS	Ahmedabad
March 26	7:30 PM	RR vs KKR	Guwahati
March 27	7:30 PM	SRH vs LSG	Hyderabad
March 28	7:30 PM	CSK vs RCB	Chennai
March 29	7:30 PM	GT vs MI	Ahmedabad
March 30	3:30 PM	DC vs SRH	Visakhapatnam
March 30	7:30 PM	RR vs CSK	Guwahati
March 31	7:30 PM	MI vs KKR	Mumbai

(More matches to be announced as per the official IPL schedule)

Playoff & Final Details

The playoff stages will be played in Hyderabad and Kolkata. The knockout rounds will follow this format:

Qualifier 1 – May 20, 2025 (Hyderabad)
Eliminator – May 21, 2025 (Hyderabad)
Qualifier 2 – May 23, 2025 (Kolkata)
Final – May 25, 2025 (Kolkata)

The top two teams from the league phase will face off in Qualifier 1, while the third and fourth-ranked teams will compete in the Eliminator. The winner of Qualifier 1 goes directly to the final, while the loser gets another chance in Qualifier 2 against the winner of the Eliminator.

Key Players to Watch Out For

Virat Kohli (RCB) – The leading run-scorer in IPL history
MS Dhoni (CSK) – The veteran finisher and tactical mastermind
Shubman Gill (GT) – The rising star and future captaincy prospect
Jasprit Bumrah (MI) – The deadly yorker specialist
Rinku Singh (KKR) – The new match-finisher sensation

Why IPL 2025 Will Be Unmissable

New strategies: With changing team combinations, expect fresh game plans.
Emerging young talents: Watch out for new stars making their mark.
T20 World Cup 2026 preparation: Many international players will use IPL 2025 as a platform to prepare for next year’s T20 World Cup.

Where to Watch IPL 2025?

TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (India)
Live Streaming: JioCinema (India), YuppTV (Global), Willow TV (USA)
Official Updates: IPL’s official website

Final Thoughts

With explosive batting, world-class bowling, and edge-of-the-seat action, IPL 2025 is set to be a spectacular cricketing extravaganza. Mark your calendars, set your reminders, and get ready to witness history in the making! Stay tuned for more exclusive IPL updates, player insights, and match predictions!