Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Schedule: Full Match Fixtures, Dates & Venues!
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is amongst the most eagerly anticipated cricket matches of the season. With cricket enthusiasts preparing to witness another exhilarating season of T20, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has formally launched the 2025 edition timetable. With powerhouse franchises competing with each other, IPL 2025 guarantees spine-tingling matches, awe-inspiring performances, and thrilling moments.
IPL 2025 Overview
The IPL 2025 will host 10 teams, including the current champions and the best cricketing talents from across the globe. The tournament will be played in the conventional league-stage matches and playoffs and grand finale format.
- Start Date: March 2025
- End Date: May 2025
- Total Teams: 10
- Total Matches: 74+ (Including Playoffs)
- Venues: Various cities in India
- Final Venue: TBD
IPL 2025 Teams
The tournament will have the following ten franchises:
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Gujarat Titans (GT)
IPL 2025 Schedule & Fixtures
The full list of fixtures for IPL 2025, including the dates, times, and locations of matches, is as follows:
- March 2025
- Match 1: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians – Chennai
- Match 2: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Bengaluru
- Match 3: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings – Jaipur
- Match 4: Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – Ahmedabad
April 2025
- Mid-season Clash: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians – Delhi
- Top Rivalry Match: RCB vs CSK – Bengaluru
- Double Headers: Several matches on weekends
May 2025
- Qualifier 1: TBD
- Eliminator: TBD
- Qualifier 2: TBD
- Final: TBD
(Note: The official dates and fixtures will be updated once the official schedule is released.)
IPL 2025 Venues
IPL 2025 will be conducted in various cities of India so that the fans from various parts of the country can enjoy the thrill live. The key venues are:
- Wankhede Stadium – Mumbai
- M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – Chennai
- Eden Gardens – Kolkata
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium – Bengaluru
- Narendra Modi Stadium – Ahmedabad
- Arun Jaitley Stadium – Delhi
- Sawai Mansingh Stadium – Jaipur
- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium – Hyderabad
- Ekana Cricket Stadium – Lucknow
- Punjab Cricket Association Stadium – Mohali
Format of IPL 2025
- The structure will still be like in the past seasons:
- League Stage: Every team will play 14 matches (7 at home, 7 away)
Playoffs:
- Qualifier 1: The top two teams of the points table are matched.
- Eliminator: The third and fourth-placed teams face each other.
- Qualifier 2: The Qualifier 1 loser takes on the Winner of Eliminator.
- Final: The Qualifier 1 winner plays the Winner of Qualifier 2.
Key Players to Watch Out For
A number of leading players will have a great influence in IPL 2025. Some of the most prominent players are:
- Virat Kohli (RCB) – The star batter will be a vital asset to his team.
- Rohit Sharma (MI) – An important player with a history of IPL success.
- MS Dhoni (CSK) – Is this his final IPL season?
- Shubman Gill (GT) – A young star and possible match-winner.
- Rashid Khan (GT) – One of the best T20 bowlers.
- Jasprit Bumrah (MI) – Mumbai’s bowling spearhead.
- Ben Stokes (CSK) – All-rounder with the ability to change games.
Where to Watch IPL 2025?
Cricket fans can catch all the live action of IPL 2025 on:
- Television: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar
- International Viewers: Various sports networks depending on the region
Conclusion
Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is going to be yet another season to remember with edge-of-the-seat matches, legend-making performances, and heart-stopping finishes. With the best cricketers in the world vying for the coveted title, the audience can prepare for non-stop fun from March to May.
Wait for more updates on IPL 2025 Schedule, Teams, and Player Performances!
