The wait is over! The IPL 2025 schedule is finally out for the public. The Indian Premier League (IPL), first introduced by BCCI in 2008, has been played every year and has millions of passionate fans around the world. Many people travel to different cities just to watch their favorite teams play live.
After an exciting IPL Auction 2025, all 10 IPL teams are now set to battle it out on the cricket ground. Indian Premier League is the second richest domestic league in the world, just behind the NFL (National Football League) in the United States. IPL is one of the most popular sports events in India and has gained a huge international audience.
Cricket fans across the world eagerly wait for the IPL schedule every year. We know how important this league is for you. That’s why we are bringing you the complete IPL Schedule 2025. Keep reading for all the details!
IPL 2025 Start date
The IPL 2025 tournament will begin on 22nd March 2025 and you can predict your winner team until 29th May 2025. The full IPL schedule has been released by BCCI, and fans are more excited than ever.
This year, IPL will once again feature 10 teams, including Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), which joined the league in 2022. The Tata Group continues as the title sponsor for IPL 2025.
IPL schedule 2025 Match:
The IPL 2025 schedule is now public! The first match will be played between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), led by Ajinkya Rahane, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), captained by Faf du Plessis. This match will take place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 22, 2025. KKR, the reigning champions, will aim to start their campaign strong, while RCB, still searching for their first IPL title, will be eager to prove themselves.
This year, IPL will follow the home-and-away format, similar to how it was played in 2019. This means teams will play matches at their home grounds as well as away venues, making the tournament even more exciting for fans.
Stay tuned for further updates on the IPL 2025 schedule, team performances, and match highlights. Keep cheering for your favorite team!
IPL 2025 Schedule Time Table:
| IPL 2025 Schedule | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | Team VS Team | IPL Venue | IPL Date | IPL Time |
| 1 | KKR VS RCB | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | March 22 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 2 | SRH VS RR | Rajiv Gandhi Intl, Hyderabad | March 23 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 3 | CSK VS MI | MA Chidambaram, Chennai | March 23 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 4 | DC VS LSG | Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy, Visakhapatnam | March 24 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 5 | GT VS PBKS | Narendra Modi, Ahmedabad | March 25 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 6 | RR VS KKR | Barsapara, Guwahati | March 26 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 7 | SRH VS LSG | Rajiv Gandhi Intl, Hyderabad | March 27 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 8 | CSK VS RCB | MA Chidambaram, Chennai | March 28 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 9 | GT VS MI | Narendra Modi, Ahmedabad | March 29 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 10 | DC VS SRH | Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy, Visakhapatnam | March 30 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 11 | RR VS CSK | Barsapara, Guwahati | March 30 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 12 | MI VS KKR | Wankhede, Mumbai | March 31 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 13 | LSG VS PBKS | BRSABV Ekana, Lucknow | April 1 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 14 | RCB VS GT | M Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | April 2 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 15 | KKR VS SRH | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | April 3 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 16 | LSG VS MI | BRSABV Ekana, Lucknow | April 4 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 17 | CSK VS DC | MA Chidambaram, Chennai | April 5 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 18 | PBKS VS RR | New PCA, New Chandigarh | April 5 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 19 | KKR VS LSG | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | April 6 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 20 | SRH VS GT | Rajiv Gandhi Intl, Hyderabad | April 6 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 21 | MI VS RCB | Wankhede, Mumbai | April 7 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 22 | PBKS VS CSK | New PCA, New Chandigarh | April 8 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 23 | GT VS RR | Narendra Modi, Ahmedabad | April 9 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 24 | RCB VS DC | M Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | April 10 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 25 | CSK VS KKR | MA Chidambaram, Chennai | April 11 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 26 | LSG VS GT | BRSABV Ekana, Lucknow | April 12 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 27 | SRH VS PBKS | Rajiv Gandhi Intl, Hyderabad | April 12 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 28 | RR VS RCB | Sawai Mansingh, Jaipur | April 13 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 29 | DC VS MI | Arun Jaitley, Delhi | April 13 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 30 | LSG VS CSK | BRSABV Ekana, Lucknow | April 14 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 31 | PBKS VS KKR | New PCA, New Chandigarh | April 15 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 32 | DC VS RR | Arun Jaitley, Delhi | April 16 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 33 | MI VS SRH | Wankhede, Mumbai | April 17 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 34 | RCB VS PBKS | M Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | April 18 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 35 | GT VS DC | Narendra Modi, Ahmedabad | April 19 | 3:30 PM IST |
| 36 | RR VS LSG | Sawai Mansingh, Jaipur | April 19 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 37 | PBKS VS RCB | New PCA, New Chandigarh | April 20 | 3:30 PM IST |
| 38 | MI VS CSK | Wankhede, Mumbai | April 20 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 39 | KKR VS GT | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | April 21 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 40 | LSG VS DC | BRSABV Ekana, Lucknow | April 22 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 41 | SRH VS MI | Rajiv Gandhi Intl, Hyderabad | April 23 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 42 | RCB VS RR | M Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | April 24 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 43 | CSK VS SRH | MA Chidambaram, Chennai | April 25 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 44 | KKR VS PBKS | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | April 26 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 45 | MI VS LSG | Wankhede, Mumbai | April 27 | 3:30 PM IST |
| 46 | DC VS RCB | Arun Jaitley, Delhi | April 27 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 47 | RR VS GT | Sawai Mansingh, Jaipur | April 28 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 48 | DC VS KKR | Arun Jaitley, Delhi | April 29 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 49 | CSK VS PBKS | MA Chidambaram, Chennai | April 30 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 50 | RR VS MI | Sawai Mansingh, Jaipur | May 1 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 51 | GT VS SRH | Narendra Modi, Ahmedabad | May 2 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 52 | RCB VS CSK | M Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | May 3 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 53 | KKR VS RR | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | May 4 | 3:30 PM IST |
| 54 | PBKS VS LSG | Himachal Pradesh, Dharamsala | May 4 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 55 | SRH VS DC | Rajiv Gandhi Intl, Hyderabad | May 5 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 56 | MI VS GT | Wankhede, Mumbai | May 6 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 57 | KKR VS CSK | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | May 7 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 58 | PBKS VS DC | Himachal Pradesh, Dharamsala | May 8 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 59 | LSG VS RCB | BRSABV Ekana, Lucknow | May 9 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 60 | SRH VS KKR | Rajiv Gandhi Intl, Hyderabad | May 10 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 61 | PBKS VS MI | Himachal Pradesh, Dharamsala | May 11 | 3:30 PM IST |
| 62 | DC VS GT | Arun Jaitley, Delhi | May 11 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 63 | CSK VS RR | MA Chidambaram, Chennai | May 12 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 64 | RCB VS SRH | M Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | May 13 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 65 | GT VS LSG | Narendra Modi, Ahmedabad | May 14 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 66 | MI VS DC | Wankhede, Mumbai | May 15 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 67 | RR VS PBKS | Sawai Mansingh, Jaipur | May 16 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 68 | RCB VS KKR | M Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | May 17 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 69 | GT VS CSK | Narendra Modi, Ahmedabad | May 18 | 3:30 PM IST |
| 70 | LSG VS SRH | BRSABV Ekana, Lucknow | May 18 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 71 | Qualifier 1 | Rajiv Gandhi Intl, Hyderabad | May 20 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 72 | Eliminator | Rajiv Gandhi Intl, Hyderabad | May 21 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 73 | Qualifier 2 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | May 23 | 7:30 PM IST |
| 74 | Final | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | May 25 | 7:30 PM IST |
IPL 2025 Venue
BCCI has scheduled all the matches across 13 different stadiums in India. Here are the details about each stadium, including location and seating capacity.
Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad, Gujarat) –
The world’s largest stadium with a capacity of 132,000 spectators. It is the home ground of Gujarat Titans and has hosted the IPL finals for the past two years. In IPL 2023, this stadium saw Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lift their 5th IPL title under MS Dhoni’s leadership after a thrilling final against Gujarat Titans.
M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) – Also known as Chepauk Stadium, it is one of the oldest cricket stadiums in India, with a seating capacity of 39,000. It is the home ground of Chennai Super Kings and has witnessed many iconic IPL moments.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru, Karnataka) – Established in 1964, it has a capacity of 35,000 and serves as the home ground for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Known for its short boundaries, this stadium is famous for high-scoring matches.
Eden Gardens (Kolkata, West Bengal) – India’s oldest and second-largest cricket stadium, with a capacity of 68,000. It is home to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and will host both the IPL 2025 opening match on March 22 and the final on May 25.
Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai, Maharashtra) – A 33,108-seat stadium that serves as the home ground for Mumbai Indians (MI). The stadium witnessed MI’s historic 5th IPL title win in 2020, making them one of the most successful teams in the league.
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium (Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh) – The 5th largest stadium in India, with a seating capacity of 50,000. It is home to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and is known for its bowler-friendly conditions.
Arun Jaitley Stadium (New Delhi) – This stadium has a seating capacity of 35,200 and is home to Delhi Capitals (DC). DC reached the IPL 2020 final but is still searching for its first title.
PCA Stadium (Mohali, Punjab) – Also known as Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium, it has a seating capacity of 26,950 and is home to Punjab Kings (PBKS). In IPL 2025, PBKS will play some of their home games at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad, Telangana) – With a capacity of 55,000, it is home to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). SRH won their only IPL title in 2016 under David Warner’s captaincy.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium (Jaipur, Rajasthan) – With a seating capacity of 30,000, this stadium is the home ground of Rajasthan Royals (RR). RR won the first-ever IPL title in 2008 under Shane Warne’s leadership.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium (Guwahati, Assam) – With a capacity of 46,000, it will host two of Rajasthan Royals’ home matches.
HPCA Cricket Stadium (Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh) – Known for its scenic backdrop, this stadium has a seating capacity of 21,200 and will host some Punjab Kings matches.
Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh) – With a capacity of 27,500, this stadium will host Delhi Capitals’ home matches in IPL 2025.
All these stadiums offer world-class facilities, ensuring an amazing experience for fans. Make sure to book your tickets in advance to witness the matches live!
IPL 2025 Teams
The following 10 teams will compete in IPL 2025:
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
The IPL fever is at its peak! Fans from all corners of the country are gearing up to cheer for their favorite teams. Cricket discussions have taken over social media, tea stalls, and living rooms, with debates about team strengths, match predictions, and potential winners. IPL 2025 is set to be another exhilarating season filled with unforgettable moments and thrilling encounters!
Conclusion:
This article provides all the details about IPL 2025, including the match schedule, venues, and teams. Cricket fever is already taking over, with fans making predictions and discussions about upcoming matches.
If you plan to watch a match live, book your tickets as soon as possible, as demand for stadium seats is always high. Whether you choose to watch from the stadium or the comfort of your home, get ready for an electrifying IPL season!
FAQs:
Where can I watch IPL 2025 Online?
You can watch IPL 2025 for free on Jio Cinema and Tata Play App. These apps are available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
How many teams will be there in IPL 2025?
There will be 10 teams in IPL 2025, with Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants being the most recent additions in 2022.
Is the date of the IPL first match released?
The first match of IPL 2025 is set to be played on 22nd March 2025, between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Stay tuned for more updates and enjoy the IPL 2025 season!