The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to captivate cricket enthusiasts from March 22 to May 25, 2025. This season features 10 teams competing across 74 matches in 13 venues throughout India. The tournament will start with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 22, 2025.
The Indian Premier league phase will span from March 22 to May 18, 2025, featuring 70 matches. Each team will play 14 group-stage matches, with fixtures scheduled across various venues, including Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Chennai’s M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, and Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Delhi Capitals will also host games in Visakhapatnam, Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, and Punjab Kings in Dharamsala, offering fans nationwide opportunities to witness the action live.
The playoffs are slated to commence on May 20, with Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator scheduled at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on May 20 and 21, respectively. Qualifier 2 will return to Eden Gardens on May 23, setting the stage for the grand finale at the same venue on May 25, 2025.
Match timings are structured with afternoon games starting at 3:30 PM IST and evening encounters at 7:30 PM IST. This season includes 12 double-headers, ensuring fans enjoy back-to-back cricketing action on select days.
Fans can anticipate high-voltage clashes, such as the Chennai Super Kings versus Mumbai Indians on March 23 at Chennai’s M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. The complete IPL schedule is available on the official IPL website and major sports news platforms, allowing supporters to plan and partake in the cricketing festivities.
As the countdown to IPL 2025 begins, teams are gearing up to deliver thrilling performances, promising an unforgettable season for cricket aficionados worldwide.
| Match | Date | Fixture | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 22, Saturday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Kolkata |
| 2 | March 23, Sunday | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals | 3:30 PM | Hyderabad |
| 3 | March 23, Sunday | Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | Chennai |
| 4 | March 24, Monday | Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants | 7:30 PM | Visakhapatnam |
| 5 | March 25, Tuesday | Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM | Ahmedabad |
| 6 | March 26, Wednesday | Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM | Guwahati |
| 7 | March 27, Thursday | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | 7:30 PM | Hyderabad |
| 8 | March 28, Friday | Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Chennai |
| 9 | March 29, Saturday | Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | Ahmedabad |
| 10 | March 30, Sunday | Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3:30 PM | Visakhapatnam |
| 11 | March 30, Sunday | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM | Guwahati |
| 12 | March 31, Monday | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM | Mumbai |
| 13 | April 1, Tuesday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM | Lucknow |
| 14 | April 2, Wednesday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru |
| 15 | April 3, Thursday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Kolkata |
| 16 | April 4, Friday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | Lucknow |
| 17 | April 5, Saturday | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | 3:30 PM | Chennai |
| 18 | April 5, Saturday | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | 7:30 PM | New Chandigarh |
| 19 | April 6, Sunday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | 3:30 PM | Kolkata |
| 20 | April 6, Sunday | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM | Hyderabad |
| 21 | April 7, Monday | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Mumbai |
| 22 | April 8, Tuesday | Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM | New Chandigarh |
| 23 | April 9, Wednesday | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | 7:30 PM | Ahmedabad |
| 24 | April 10, Thursday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru |
| 25 | April 11, Friday | Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM | Chennai |
| 26 | April 12, Saturday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | 3:30 PM | Lucknow |
| 27 | April 12, Saturday | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM | Hyderabad |
| 28 | April 13, Sunday | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 3:30 PM | Jaipur |
| 29 | April 13, Sunday | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | Delhi |
| 30 | April 14, Monday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM | Lucknow |
| 31 | April 15, Tuesday | Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM | New Chandigarh |
| 32 | April 16, Wednesday | Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals | 7:30 PM | Delhi |
| 33 | April 17, Thursday | Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Mumbai |
| 34 | April 18, Friday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru |
| 35 | April 19, Saturday | Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals | 3:30 PM | Ahmedabad |
| 36 | April 19, Saturday | Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants | 7:30 PM | Jaipur |
| 37 | April 20, Sunday | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 3:30 PM | New Chandigarh |
| 38 | April 20, Sunday | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM | Mumbai |
| 39 | April 21, Monday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM | Kolkata |
| 40 | April 22, Tuesday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | Lucknow |
| 41 | April 23, Wednesday | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | Hyderabad |
| 42 | April 24, Thursday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru |
| 43 | April 25, Friday | Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Chennai |
| 44 | April 26, Saturday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM | Kolkata |
| 45 | April 27, Sunday | Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants | 3:30 PM | Mumbai |
| 46 | April 27, Sunday | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Delhi |
| 47 | April 28, Monday | Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM | Jaipur |
| 48 | April 29, Tuesday | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM | Delhi |
| 49 | April 30, Wednesday | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM | Chennai |
| 50 | May 1, Thursday | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | Jaipur |
| 51 | May 2, Friday | Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Ahmedabad |
| 52 | May 3, Saturday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru |
| 53 | May 4, Sunday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals | 3:30 PM | Kolkata |
| 54 | May 4, Sunday | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | 7:30 PM | Dharamsala |
| 55 | May 5, Monday | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | Hyderabad |
| 56 | May 6, Tuesday | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM | Mumbai |
| 57 | May 7, Wednesday | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM | Kolkata |
| 58 | May 8, Thursday | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | Dharamsala |
| 59 | May 9, Friday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Lucknow |
| 60 | May 10, Saturday | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM | Hyderabad |
| 61 | May 11, Sunday | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians | 3:30 PM | Dharamsala |
| 62 | May 11, Sunday | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM | Delhi |
| 63 | May 12, Monday | Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | 7:30 PM | Chennai |
| 64 | May 13, Tuesday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru |
| 65 | May 14, Wednesday | Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants | 7:30 PM | Ahmedabad |
| 66 | May 15, Thursday | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | Mumbai |
| 67 | May 16, Friday | Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM | Jaipur |
| 68 | May 17, Saturday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM | Bengaluru |
| 69 | May 18, Sunday | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings | 3:30 PM | Ahmedabad |
| 70 | May 18, Sunday | Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Lucknow |
| 71 | May 20, Tuesday | Qualifier 1 | 7:30 PM | Hyderabad |
| 72 | May 21, Wednesday | Eliminator | 7:30 PM | Hyderabad |
| 73 | May 23, Friday | Qualifier 2 | 7:30 PM | Kolkata |
| 74 | May 25, Sunday | Final | 7:30 PM | TBA |
IPL 2025 Venue Details:
The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to take place from March 22 to May 25, 2025, featuring 10 teams competing across 74 matches in 13 venues throughout India.
Here is a list of the stadiums hosting the matches:
- Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad: Home ground of Gujarat Titans.
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru: Home ground of Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai: Home ground of Chennai Super Kings.
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi: One of the home venues for Delhi Capitals.
- HPCA Cricket Stadium, Dharamsala: Hosts some home games for Punjab Kings.
- Barsapara Cricket Stadium (ACA) Cricket Stadium, Guwahati: Hosts some home games for Rajasthan Royals.
- Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad: Home ground of Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur: Also a home venue for Rajasthan Royals.
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata: Home ground of Kolkata Knight Riders and the venue for the opening match and the final.
- BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow: Home ground of Lucknow Super Giants.
- Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (New Chandigarh): Hosts some home games for Punjab Kings.
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai: Home ground of Mumbai Indians.
- Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam: One of the home venues for Delhi Capitals.