The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is the 18th edition of the world’s most celebrated T20 cricket tournament. As cricket fever takes over fans across the globe, the IPL 2025 schedule has been officially announced, offering an action-packed cricket calendar from March 22, 2025, to May 26, 2025. This year, the IPL promises more intensity, thrilling rivalries, and high-octane finishes.
In this detailed article, we bring you the complete IPL 2025 match schedule, including dates, times, venues, and fixtures for all 10 teams competing for the coveted trophy.
📅 Overview of IPL 2025 Schedule
- Tournament Name: Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 18)
- Start Date: March 22, 2025
- End Date (Final Match): May 26, 2025
- Total Teams: 10
- Total Matches: 74 (Including Playoffs)
- Venues: Across 12 cities in India
- Format: Double round-robin + Playoffs
🧾 IPL 2025 Format Explained
IPL 2025 follows a group format introduced in 2022, where:
- The 10 teams are divided into two groups of five.
- Each team plays IPL 2025 Schedule 14 matches in the league stage.
- 7 Home + 7 Away
- Teams play twice against teams in the same group and once against teams in the other group.
- Top four teams in the Points Table qualify for the Playoffs.
- Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and Final decide the champion.
🗓️ Full IPL 2025 Schedule (Tentative)
🟢 Note: Schedule is subject to change based on BCCI and match broadcaster announcements.
| Match No. | Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 22, 2025 | CSK vs GT | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 2 | March 23, 2025 | MI vs RCB | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 3 | March 24, 2025 | KKR vs SRH | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 4 | March 25, 2025 | DC vs LSG | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 5 | March 26, 2025 | RR vs PBKS | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 6 | March 27, 2025 | GT vs MI | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 7 | March 28, 2025 | RCB vs CSK | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 8 | March 29, 2025 | SRH vs RR | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| … | … | … | … | … |
| 70 | May 17, 2025 | MI vs KKR | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 71 | May 19, 2025 | Qualifier 1 | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 72 | May 21, 2025 | Eliminator | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 73 | May 23, 2025 | Qualifier 2 | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 74 | May 26, 2025 | Final | Narendra Modi Stadium | 7:30 PM |
📌 Detailed fixtures with full team matchups to be updated as per BCCI confirmation.
📍 IPL 2025 Schedule Match Venues
Matches will be played at 12 of India’s most iconic cricket stadiums:
- Wankhede Stadium – Mumbai
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) – Chennai
- Eden Gardens – Kolkata
- Narendra Modi Stadium – Ahmedabad
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium – Bengaluru
- Arun Jaitley Stadium – Delhi
- Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium – Hyderabad
- Sawai Mansingh Stadium – Jaipur
- Ekana Cricket Stadium – Lucknow
- PCA IS Bindra Stadium – Mohali
- Baraspara Cricket Stadium – Guwahati
- Greenfield Stadium – Thiruvananthapuram
🔔 Key Matches to Watch Out For IPL 2025 Schedule
Some matches are bound to attract extra attention due to rivalries or emotional value:
🟡 CSK vs MI – The El Clasico of IPL
- Date: April 14, 2025
- Venue: Chennai
- Always a fan-favorite. MS Dhoni vs Rohit Sharma legacy continues!
🔴 RCB vs KKR – Power Clash
- Date: April 28, 2025
- Venue: Bengaluru
- Explosive batting on both sides.
🔵 RR vs GT – Young Guns Battle
- Date: May 3, 2025
- Venue: Jaipur
- Gill vs Samson – Captains of the new generation.
🕖 Match Timings
- Evening Matches: Start at 7:30 PM IST
- Double-Headers (Weekends):
- Afternoon Match: 3:30 PM IST
- Evening Match: 7:30 PM IST
This consistent timing ensures maximum viewership and fan engagement both at the stadiums and through online platforms.
📡IPL 2025 Schedule&Broadcast & Streaming
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Multiple language feeds: Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, etc.
- Live Streaming: JioCinema
- 4K UHD Quality
- Free for all users in India
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