The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially released the schedule for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), marking the 18th season of this premier T20 cricket tournament. The season is set to commence on March 22, 2025, with the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), hosting the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The tournament will culminate with the final match on May 25, 2025, also at Eden Gardens, making it the third time this venue has hosted the IPL final, following previous finals in 2013 and 2015. Reuters
This season features 10 teams competing across 74 matches held at 13 venues throughout India. Notably, three teams will split their home games between two venues:
- Delhi Capitals: Delhi and Visakhapatnam
- Rajasthan Royals: Jaipur and Guwahati
- Punjab Kings: Mohali and Dharamsala
The schedule includes 13 double-header days, with afternoon matches starting at 3:30 PM IST and evening matches at 7:30 PM IST.
IPL 2025 Full Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Time (IST) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 22 | 7:30 PM | KKR vs RCB | Kolkata |
| 2 | Mar 23 | 3:30 PM | PBKS vs DC | Mullanpur |
| 3 | Mar 23 | 7:30 PM | CSK vs MI | Chennai |
| 4 | Mar 24 | 3:30 PM | RR vs LSG | Jaipur |
| 5 | Mar 24 | 7:30 PM | GT vs SRH | Ahmedabad |
| 6 | Mar 25 | 7:30 PM | RCB vs PBKS | Bengaluru |
| 7 | Mar 26 | 7:30 PM | CSK vs GT | Chennai |
| 8 | Mar 27 | 7:30 PM | SRH vs DC | Hyderabad |
| 9 | Mar 28 | 7:30 PM | RR vs DC | Jaipur |
| 10 | Mar 29 | 7:30 PM | RCB vs KKR | Bengaluru |
| 11 | Mar 30 | 7:30 PM | LSG vs PBKS | Lucknow |
| 12 | Mar 31 | 3:30 PM | GT vs SRH | Ahmedabad |
| 13 | Mar 31 | 7:30 PM | DC vs CSK | Visakhapatnam |
| 14 | Apr 1 | 7:30 PM | MI vs RR | Mumbai |
| 15 | Apr 2 | 7:30 PM | RCB vs LSG | Bengaluru |
| 16 | Apr 3 | 7:30 PM | DC vs KKR | Visakhapatnam |
| 17 | Apr 4 | 7:30 PM | GT vs PBKS | Ahmedabad |
| 18 | Apr 5 | 7:30 PM | SRH vs CSK | Hyderabad |
| 19 | Apr 6 | 7:30 PM | RR vs RCB | Jaipur |
| 20 | Apr 7 | 3:30 PM | MI vs DC | Mumbai |
| 21 | Apr 7 | 7:30 PM | LSG vs GT | Lucknow |
| 22 | Apr 8 | 7:30 PM | CSK vs KKR | Chennai |
| 23 | Apr 9 | 7:30 PM | PBKS vs SRH | Mohali |
| 24 | Apr 10 | 7:30 PM | RR vs GT | Jaipur |
| 25 | Apr 11 | 7:30 PM | MI vs RCB | Mumbai |
| 26 | Apr 12 | 7:30 PM | LSG vs DC | Lucknow |
| 27 | Apr 13 | 7:30 PM | PBKS vs RR | Mohali |
| 28 | Apr 14 | 3:30 PM | KKR vs LSG | Kolkata |
| 29 | Apr 14 | 7:30 PM | MI vs CSK | Mumbai |
| 30 | Apr 15 | 7:30 PM | RCB vs SRH | Bengaluru |
| 31 | Apr 16 | 7:30 PM | GT vs DC | Ahmedabad |
| 32 | Apr 17 | 7:30 PM | KKR vs RR | Kolkata |
| 33 | Apr 18 | 7:30 PM | PBKS vs MI | Mohali |
| 34 | Apr 19 | 7:30 PM | LSG vs CSK | Lucknow |
| 35 | Apr 20 | 7:30 PM | DC vs SRH | Delhi |
| 36 | Apr 21 | 3:30 PM | KKR vs RCB | Kolkata |
| 37 | Apr 21 | 7:30 PM | PBKS vs GT | Mohali |
| 38 | Apr 22 | 7:30 PM | RR vs MI | Jaipur |
Conclusion
The IPL 2025 schedule is set, promising thrilling encounters and intense rivalries. With 74 matches lined up, fans can expect non-stop action leading to the grand final on May 25 at Eden Gardens. As teams gear up for the battle, who will emerge victorious? Stay tuned for all the latest updates! 🏏🔥